Edinburgh Hogmanay

The Street Party is perhaps the best-known event in the 3-day New Years celebration. The New Year street party is a ticketed event that in 2018-2019 runs for seven hours the length of Princes Street, with live bands, a carnival atmosphere and dancing in the street.


Hogmanay Programme
Here's the line-up of bands to playing the Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2018 street party. The event is hosted by Love Island’s Aftersun DJs the Mac Twins.
There's also the headline xoncert in gardens (you need a paid ticket for both of these stages.)
Following countdown fireworks at 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm, the street party climaxes with the bells of Big Ben at midnight, and a dramatic fireworks display above Edinburgh Castle and from Calton  Hill to herald in the New Year. This is followed by a joining of hands as the crowd sings  a kissathon, and more partying into the wee wee hours both on the street and around the city.
The festivities get going when the stages and screens go live at 9pm. Access is by street party ticket and booze is permitted so long as it is not in cans and glass containers. There are also some pay bars and food outlets within the street party arena which are open from 7pm. Ticket pass-outs are not permitted (leaving the arena and trying to gain re-entry) and there is also no entry after 11pm.

https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/

Edinburgh Annual Xmass Market!

Are you feeling festive yet? Edinburgh's world-famous Christmas celebrations will return to the city for 2018. From 16 November until 5 January one of the UK's most popular festive celebrations will come to life in Edinburgh city centre, with the biggest, brightest and best programme of events and entertainment to date. Read on to find out what to expect for Edinburgh's Christmas 2018.

 

Tumble into a magical winter wonderland in the centre of a fairytale city. Edinburgh's Winter Festivals bring Edinburgh Christmas  together in a magical explosion of twinkling lights, enchanting sounds, mouth-watering flavours and lots of fun and laughter.  

 

http://www.edinburghschristmas.com/#stq=&stp=1



Live music in Edinburgh

Edinburgh it's very well known  by the amount of bars and clubs with good entertainment. We are going to look closer into best  3 places with live music the music scene in the City.

1.Whistle Binkies

Open every night ‘til the wee small hours and providing quality live music for the city, Whistle Binkies is an Edinburgh institution. Housed deep in the vaults under South Bridge.

Both locals and visitors congregate to sample the finest Scotland has to offer, from bands to beers! With an extensive drinks list and an eclectic line up there is something for everyone.

Sundays to Thursdays it’s free entry and we will even throw in up to 4 live bands a night to keep your ears happy.  Friday’s and Saturday’s feature up to 6 acts and it is free until midnight with a small fee if you arrive after.

2.Stramash

Stramash is a lively live music bar and late night diner open until 3am every night. Showcasing the best bands from across Scotland and all around the world. Located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town in a converted church with a capacity of 900. Stramash also boasts the largest HD Screen in Scotland showing all top sports fixtures.

 

3.The Rat Pack Piano Bar

Step inside The Rat Pack, which offers a unique night out. It is located on Shandwick Place right in the heart of the city. The Rat Pack is a contemporary take on the best music, drinks and chat. Our piano virtuosos are truly the best in business, and play everything from the 1950s to the modern classics.

The Rat Pack offers a wide range of stunning cocktails guaranteed to start your night off well. The staff are super friendly, and are sure to deliver quickly at all times.

Pop in at any time for a night you will be sure to remember. The sheer diversity in music and drink makes The Rat Pack a must for any night out!

The Rat Pack’s motto is “Spread the Love” and it has been spread since 2005. Whether it is sweet, bitter, or sour at The Rat Pack its always happy hour!

5 Top atrractions in Edinburgh

Edinburgh it is a fool of attractions which are bringing people from all around  the world! Whatever you looking for museums, art, dinning or You just one go for a pint this city it's a perfect place to visit for You. Today we are going to look closer into 5 top attracctions chooses by Tripadvisor users.

1.Edinburgh Castle.

Make your way to Edinburgh Castle, an impressive fortress and military stronghold atop Castle Rock. Your ticket grants you access to the castle’s public spaces, including the National War Museum, which documents some 400 years of Scottish military history.

2.Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends .

The atmospheric city of Edinburgh is best explored by night, when tales of mystery and murder are at their most frightening. Discover the dark side of Scotland's capital on a historical walking tour that covers Edinburgh’s morbid past. Wind your way through the cobbled streets of Calton Hill, North Bridge, and Canongate cemetery, all of which are inaccessible by coach bus or car, and listen to stories that focus on torture, treason, and death.

3.Edinburgh Old Town Pub Crawl

Experience the nightlife of Edinburgh Old Town, and discover the backstreet pubs, cocktail lounges, and underground nightclubs that are loved by the locals. On a 5-hour tour of the city’s hot spots, you’ll meet other travelers, enjoy well-priced drinks, and even some free shots. The experience is for anyone aged 18 years old or older with valid photo ID.

4.Loch Lomond, Stirling, and Glengoyne Distillery Tour from Edinburgh

The glittering lakes, windswept glens, and rugged mountains of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park lie just two hours west of Edinburgh. On this tour, take the scenic route and enjoy optional extras such as a visit to Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, a cruise around Lake Lomond, or a tour and tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery.

5.Royal Mile .

Stretch of road connecting Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, the Queen's residence in Scotland .With many shops and restaurants in the middle of the old town .

Edinburgh Festivals

                                  Edinburgh Festivals

Edinburgh it's well known as a important place on the art map. With the biggest festival known as a Fringe to much more smaller and independent events .Let's see closer what we can expect.

1.Edinburgh International Science Festival .

From robots  to computer animation, via the wonders that go on inside the human body, this is complex stuff made simple, and perfect for the family who like to have day out.

https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/

2. Edinburgh  Art Festival

The UK's largest annual celebration of visual art, attracting over 250,000 visitors each year, Edinburgh Art Festival brings together the capital’s leading galleries, museums and artist-run spaces, alongside new public art commissions by established and emerging artists and an innovative programme of special events.

https://www.edinburghartfestival.com/

3.Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

The biggest of its kind in Britain, the Jazz & Blues Festival gets the festival season off to a swinging start in July everything from Glen miller till B.B. King ,over 100 shows.

www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

4.Edinburgh Beltane Festival

Beltane Fire Society is a volunteer-run organisation that puts on two fire festivals each year in Edinburgh’s city centre. Both events offer a modern interpretation of the original Celtic festivals by celebrating the turning of the seasons with a vivid display of fire, drumming, and acrobatics.

 www.beltane.org

5.Leith Festival

A week-long community festival held in the historic port of Leith with a programme covering art, music, theatre, dance and historic tours.

www.leithfestival.com

Weather in Edinburgh

Weather in Edinburgh


Edinburgh it's located next to sea in the north part of United Kingdom .Because of that You can expect strong winds ,long days in summertime and very small amount of sun in the winter time. Weather can change dramatically within few minutes which can be dangerous sometimes . Sometimes in the summer temperatures hit as much as 25℃ but next day can drop dramatically till 10-12℃.Same with winter instead of snow you can have beautiful day with sun and high temp. but in couple of minutes it can change to snow storm. It's always good to have couple of different sets of clothes on all kind of weather whenever you visit in summer or winter .
Let's see closer what you can expect depends on the time of the year.


Edinburgh Annual Average Temperatures.

July  is the hottest month in Edinburgh with an average temperature of 15°C (59°F) and the coldest is January at3°C (37°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in August. The wettest month is October with an average of 80mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 15°C (59°F).

Spring
Spring in Edinburgh it's bright an breezy with lots of public parks ,paths to walk and enjoy city after winter .Average Temperatures are from 6℃ in March till 13℃ in June.

Summer
Summer it's seems to be the time to visit capitol .Sunrise it's from around 4 a.m. and sunset can be as later as 11.p.m. Average temperatures are from 15 ℃in July till 13℃ in September.

Autumn
During the autumn you can expected strong winds and also lots of rainfall but still we are got here quiet a lot sunny days compare to the rest of  Europe. With average Temperatures from 10℃ in October till around 5℃ in December.

Winter
Last couple of years in Edinburgh was lot of snow compare to previous years. With strong winds sometimes its hard to go outside of your house ...Average Temperatures are from 3℃ in January and around 4 /5 ℃ in the end of February and beginning of march

Transport in Edinburgh

Edinburgh its relatively small compare to other Europeans capitals.
But I doesn't stop this beautifull city to have great public transport .
Today we'are going to see how you can move around City.

                                                 Buses

Edinburgh has many bus service providers for both local and national services.

You can check timetables on Lothian buses website clicking here Timetables Lothian buses.

 





Bus Route map

                                                  Bicyle

Scottish capitol its a heaven for cyclist ,separate spaces on thew roads,paths and parks to ride.

Here You can see Cycling route map.

 

Trams

We can also use trams .Construction began in June 2008, and after encountering delays it opened on 31 May 2014. The scheme had an initial estimated cost of £375 million in 2003, but by May 2008, when contracts were signed, the cost had risen to £521 million. The final cost after delays was £776 million. Sounds a lot? But what a quality ;).

By foot

Finally You can explore city on the foot as everywhere its relatively close .

It's worth to look closer to small streets and hidden places in this amazing city. Here its more info about paths.

 

 

 

Introduction to VladEdi Blog.

Hi ! I see u get lost.
You find me in waves of the internet !

You gonna see the

Capital of Scotland

Edinburgh by my eye's.

Let's get started!

                                          City of Edinburgh

 We 'are gonna go on outskirts,hidden and fascinating places but also tourist attractions.

                                                             Castle

                                                              Arthur Seat

 

                             Traditional Pub

 Here you got link to webiste with Edinburgh local news .You can check what's  going on in the city and also latest news.