November 20, 2012
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Here in Edinburgh the New Year’s celebrations last longer than the one night – the city offers an attractive programme for three days, from 30th December 2012-1stJanuary 2013. The events in which you can take part are varied and range from a street party to a torch light procession. What to expect in 2012? Edinburgh
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November 15, 2012
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All though November has much to offer still, it also means that Christmas is only a month away!! In Edinburgh the winter season officially starts on the 29th of November, with Light Night. This night at 5pm the Norwegian Christmas tree will be lit on the Mound, The Christmas lights on Princess street and in
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October 30, 2012
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November has started; the days are getting shorter & colder but there’s no reason to snuggle up next to the fire place, because there is plenty to do in Edinburgh; the capital is never boring! We’ll start off with Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, which takes place on the 5th of November.
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October 22, 2012
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There are many brilliant reasons to choose Edinburgh as your preferred shopping destination this year! The city boasts a wide variety of areas dedicated to different likings. George Street with its stylish boutiques is only a five-minute walk away from our guest house. If you are looking for high street shops, you can find these
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October 3, 2012
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October it is already!! Autumn has kicked off in our beautiful city and has transformed the city into a colourful swight. October is the month of getting active again with the BUPA Great Edinburgh Run on the 7th, the The Big Scottish Heart Netwalk on ther 12th and both the British Heart Foundation Winter Warmer
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September 18, 2012
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Storytelling has always been an important part of history and especially the Scottisch culture has an ancient storytelling tradition. If you are in for something educational as well as interesting and unique, the International Storytelling festival might be an interesting event for you … The 2012 Scottish International Storytelling Festival celebrates the art and humanity
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September 11, 2012
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That there’s plenty of life in Edinburgh after the Fringe is once again proven by Stockfest. If you are looking for something to do between 14 and 23 september, make your way over to Stockbridge to celebrate the area’s vibrant and eclectic shopping and dining scene. Stockfest showcases the immense vitality and creativity in the
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August 31, 2012
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August is coming to an end and that means the end of the festival. Every day routines are returning to the city, but if you we’re thinking there’s nothing going on anymore; you were wrong! Vibrant as the Scottish capital is, there is always something to do. Although officially the fireworks concert marks the end
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August 8, 2012
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The summer sun has been a regular visitor to Edinburgh during the past few weeks. Today, on this beautiful August day the city is filled with Festival performers, their audiences and other holiday makers….winter seems a world away. However, here at The Walton we’ve had our first enquiries regarding accommodation for Hogmanay 2012/2013. The
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July 31, 2012
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The Edinburgh Festival season 2012 is upon us! The 3 August is the day events at both the Fringe and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo start. To get you in the mood, we’ve collected some hints and tips on how to make the most of August 2012 in Edinburgh. Some of these suggestions have been
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