About Edinburgh

Welcome to WhyGo Edinburgh, your Edinburgh Travel Guide!

Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh is not only important to the Scots as the location of their burgeoning government, it's one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Edinburgh has managed to maintain the historic elements of the city while continuing to modernize, and visitors can meander through centuries of history in just a few minutes. From the medieval heart of the Royal Mile to the Georgian New Town to the charming residential areas just outside the city center to the imposing old volcano of Arthur's Seat overseeing everything - Edinburgh is the ideal entry point to Scotland.

Because Edinburgh is such a popular gateway for visitors traveling to Scotland, it's easy to find flights to the city - but WhyGo Edinburgh will help you find good deals on Edinburgh airfare so you've still got money to spend once you get there. We'll help you sort out which hotels in Edinburgh are worth splurging on (and which aren't), and when choosing a hostel is a better option. In the pages of WhyGo Edinburgh, you'll find out about your transportation options, including whether having a rental car in Edinburgh makes sense.

And then we'll help you figure out how to spend your time in this beautiful Scottish city. You'll need to visit the Edinburgh Castle, of course - it's not only an historic building but is also home to Scotland's crown jewels. Walk to the opposite end of the famous Royal Mile to visit the Royal residence in Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace. Get a spooky tour of the haunted Mary King's Close. Try to soak in thousands of years of Scottish history at the excellent Museum of Scotland. Visit during the summer and check out one of the many Edinburgh festivals, including the Fringe Festival and the incredible Military Tattoo. All in all, there's plenty to keep you busy in Edinburgh, and plenty to learn about the city on WhyGo Edinburgh!