Links
The links below are to help you plan your trip and to get the most out of your time in Edinburgh. Contact Bill for any further help and advice.
Special Events
- Robert Burns, Immortal memory. A new one man show to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Bard's birth, part of the celebrations for Homecoming Scotland 2009. Watch this space for further news.
- Walk Around the World for Brain Tumours. In Autumn 2008 Bill was involved with guided walks for events organised in Edinburgh. The target is to walk the equivalent of three times around the world at the Equator - a distance of 120,000 kms!
Tourist Information
- Visit Scotland Official Site of Scotland's national tourism organisation.
- Edinburgh Places A useful collection of Edinburgh related links.
- Edinburgh Events Find out what's happening in and around Edinburgh.
- Rabbie's Trail Burners An excellent tour company providing a variety of 5* value tours around Scotland.
- Edinburgh Pass With free entry to over 30 top attractions, free return airport and city centre bus transport, free comprehensive guidebook as well as loads of exclusive offers, the Edinburgh Pass is a great way to discover all that Edinburgh has to offer.
Food & Drink
- The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Bill can include a visit to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for friends (up to 3) with a taste for very exclusive single malts.
- Kebab Mahal Authentic indian and tandoori cuisine, the best in town. Not fancy but fabulous and reasonably priced.
- Wedgwood the Restaurant Wedgwood is more than just a restaurant, it is a hidden gem on Edinburgh's prestigious royal mile. Paul and Lisa have a passion for food and hospitality, this is the complete dining experience in warm and intimate surroundings.
- The Tusitala Restaurant & Bar Fine food and drink at this atmospheric restaurant and bar on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
- The Oxford Bar Situated in Edinburgh's famous New Town (Young Street), the Oxford Bar is a must for Ian Rankin fans.
- Ye Old Peacock Inn Bar and restaurant down by the shore in Newhaven, legendary for its fish & chips.
Accommodation
- Jury's Inn Jurys Inn Edinburgh is ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh, with the International Conference Centre, Edinburgh Castle and a host of other tourist attractions within short walking distance.
Book here - The Sherwood Guest House Accommodation in Edinburgh's South Side.
- Apple Property Management Fine self catering accommodation in and around the city centre, including the famous Royal Mile.
Music
- Canongate Cadjers One of Scotland's busiest and best known Ceilidh bands.
- The McCalmans Traditional and contemporary material from Scotland (and occasionally beyond) with unique harmony and idiosyncratic presentation. Their songs wryly observe all things Scottish without losing sight of world events, serious and funny.
- The Corries Legendary Scottish folk group and a great website.
- Foot Stompin' Celtic Music A great website for info and CDs of Celtic Music. Check the "Artists" pages and you may see a familiar face!
- Stoneyport Agency Contact some of the UK's most popular performing artistes and speakers. Planning a conference in Edinburgh? This is the site to visit.
- Edinburgh Ceilidhs Details of ceilidhs in and around Edinburgh.
- Alastair MacDonald The record catalogue of one of Scotland's best loved folk singers.
Corporate Hospitality
- Marlin's Wynd Set in the heart of Edinburgh's historic old town, the splendid vaulted cellars of Marlin's Wynd provide a stunning venue for corporate or private entertaining.
Other
- Davison Kilts, Edinburgh Suppliers of the highest quality Highland & formal dress. Established 1927, for all your needs in Scottish outfitting.
- Creative Travel Connections Executive transport, for business or pleasure.
- Judith Silverthorne Author. See what Judith had to say about her time with Bill.
- Ealanta Web Design.

