About Edinburgh - Things to do in Edinburgh

Shopping

Until recently it was an acknowledged fact that Glasgow had the edge over Edinburgh when it came to shopping, with designer names, huge choice and the type of avant-garde fashion unobtainable in Edinburgh. Things have changed, however, and Edinburgh's shopping scene now rivals its western neighbors. With the opening of Harvey Nichols third store outside London in Edinburgh, it seems as if the capital's shopping has caught up definitively. If its department stores you are interested in, why not visit Jenners, the Worlds oldest independent department store founded in 1838, with 6 floors selling a range of high quality goods.

Edinburgh's most famous jewellery, Hamilton and Inches, is elegantly housed in Chandelier- huge premises, and stocks a wide selection of expensive and antique jewellery. There is a huge range of folk and traditional Scottish music, traditional instruments and music magazines available at Blackfriars Folk Music Shop.

Outdoor Pusuits

Walking: Join a themed guided walk through historic Edinburgh.

Cycling: On City cycle lanes or miles of off-road cycle paths; just remember it's a hilly city.

Swimming: Pools range from state of the art water complexes to splendid Victorain baths.

Golf: An excellent range of courses at different prices.

Skating: Head for Murrayfield to enjoy ice-skating all year round.

Skiing: Europe's longest dry ski slope lies just south of the city

Tennis: You'll find courts at parks and at private clubs all round the city.

Sports: Keep fit or have a go at a choice at 60 sports at the Meadowbank Sports Centre

Watersports: Head for South Queensferry to try sailing or take a jet boat ride round the Forth Bridges.

Helicopter Flights: Get a birds eye view of Edinburgh on a guided tour. Contact Lothian Helicopters @ 0131 228 9999

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