Rough Guides City Stories: Edinburgh Seasons

Forget what you think you know about Edinburgh. City Stories: Edinburgh Seasons is not your typical travel guide—it's an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through one of Europe's most characterful cities. Whether it's your first or tenth visit, this guide reveals the moody charm, historic layers, and seasonal contrasts that define Scotland's capital.

Experience Edinburgh through the year, as each chapter captures the city's shifting mood—from cherry blossom walks and summer festivals to golden autumn light and Hogmanay fireworks. Written by seasoned travel writers and insiders who have explored every location themselves, this guide uncovers lesser-known stories, parks, viewpoints and seasonal experiences that reveal the capital's true personality. Discover spring picnics on Calton Hill, midsummer gallery nights, autumnal canal walks and winter storytelling festivals, each bringing its own unique energy and atmosphere.

Made for newcomers, return visitors and local explorers alike, this is a refreshing alternative to traditional travel guides—ditching standard itineraries in favour of lived experience, off-the-beaten-path ideas, and the striking contrasts that make Edinburgh unforgettable. Beautifully designed and full of inspiration, it's both a thoughtful gift for Edinburgh lovers and a practical companion for discovering a city that's constantly shifting, always ready to reveal something new.