Edinburgh in festival August — book beds how far out?
Accepted answer
Ten to twelve months for Old Town at sane prices. By March you're choosing between a hostel and Leith — Leith is the right answer.
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Castle tickets sold out for our dates — options?
Accepted answer
Returns drop at 09:00 daily, and guided walking tours with entry included hold their own allocation. Failing that, Craigmillar Castle is empty and wonderful.
Arthur's Seat with a 6-year-old — which route?
Accepted answer
Up via Dunsapie Loch — grass most of the way, 40 minutes, and the summit scramble is a game not an ordeal. Avoid the Gutted Haddie down.