Prince Philip news: Will Duke of Edinburgh in hospital make royal wedding? Depends on THIS

Prince Philip, 96, the husband and consort of the Queen, will today undergo a hip operation at King Edward VII Hospital in London.  The Duke of Edinburgh is the grandfather of Prince Harry, 33, whose royal wedding to Meghan Markle, 36, is just over six weeks away. But will Prince Philip, who was yesterday admitted […]

Edinburgh news: Hotel of the future is hipster heaven in the heart of this historic city

Edinburgh’s Eden Locke is a hidden treasure in a city already full to bursting with gems.  Forget what you know about the often sterile nature of hotel stays, once the door closes behind you in your studio apartment you forget this isn’t home. These incredibly spacious rooms come with sleeping area complete with a kingsize […]

Norwegian Is Pulling out of Hartford, Reducing Transatlantic Frequencies to Edinburgh

Norwegian Cutting Hartford, Reducing Frequencies to EDI Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all […]

Buck the trend in Edinburgh: Discover the city's West End

GETTY Four million people visit Edinburgh every year, but not all of them discover its west side Four million people flock to Edinburgh every year, and if you’ve ever wandered along the Royal Mile in peak tourist season you might feel as though they visit all at once.  But there is another, altogether more relaxing […]

Edinburgh student who ridiculed ISIS online investigated for Islamophobia

A law student has become subject of an investigation by his university after allegedly mocking Islamic State (formerly ISIL/ISIS) on social media and undermining minority students’ safety. Robbie Travers, a third-year-law student at Edinburgh University, is being investigated after an official who carried out the preliminary investigation claimed he had committed a “hate crime.” No […]

The best places to holiday in September including Edinburgh and Rome – last minute deals

GETTY – STOCK LastMinute.com has revealed the top three places to visit in September Summer holidays might be winding down but that doesn’t mean treating yourself to a break away needs to end completely.  September can often be one of the nicest months for sunshine across Europe – and with hundreds of cities all vying […]

4 Things to Do on Your Next Trip to Edinburgh, Scotland

4 Reasons to Visit Edinburgh, Scotland Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit […]

Edinburgh Fringe: THIS has been named as the funniest joke of the festival

Comedian Ken Cheng won the 10th annual award from TV Channel Dave for the Funniest Joke Of The Fringe with the line: “I’m not a fan of the new pound coin, but then again, I hate all change.“ The joke, from his show Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian, won 33 per cent of a public vote […]

Police cordon off central Edinburgh area over suspicious item

Published time: 20 Aug, 2017 16:52 Edited time: 20 Aug, 2017 17:08 A busy street in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, was cornered off by the police on Sunday after the discovery of a “suspicious item.” A major police cordon was erected outside the Omni Centre on Edinburgh’s Leith Street in the afternoon hours, the local […]