There is nowhere quite like Edinburgh. Its heady mix of history, heritage architecture, the professions, art, literature, museums, theatre, festivals, sporting prowess, the geography and the topography, its people, their interests and where they live…the list goes on and on.

Yet it is a sad truism that for many who are indigenous to an area, that same area, if not a closed book to them, has few of its chapters read.

It is so easy to miss, dismiss or overlook the intrinsic beauty of the familiar and the commonplace as we negotiate life’s hurly-burly.

Edinburgh Life strives to put that right. Each issue celebrates the myriad facets of our capital city and its environs, inviting a closer appreciation and sometimes proffering an alternative and surprising aspect of the place we think we know so well.

Edinburgh Life is for those who enjoy the finer aspects of life, whether they cost money or perhaps just a bit of precious free time to enjoy.

Heritage, history, people, places, where to go, what to eat, what to do, where to meet. In short, there is something for everyone!

Botanics winter gardening tips 

Hamilton Palace – Scotland’s lost treasure house 
Royal Scottish Academy 200th – celebratory programme   

Spotting wildlife in Figgate Park 

Leith Docks from above – in 1930 & 1993 

Robert Burns – what brought him to Edinburgh?

War memorials in West Princes Street Gardens 

Italian Renaissance drawings at The King’s Gallery

Visit Porto – for wine, food, culture and sun
About the City - our good news round-up

Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh

RBGE Supporter’s Dinner at John Hope Gateway 

Consular Corps Dinner at Playfair Library 

Hamilton Palace book launch at Holyroodhouse

Wooden Spoon Dinner at Prestonfield House 

Entrepreneurs’ Lunch at Royal Scots Club 

Silver Scabbard Dinner Night at Redford Barracks
Heraldry Society of Scotland St Andrew’s Day Dinner at Royal Scots Club 

Edinburgh World Heritage celebrates 30th in Parliament Hall.    

Vinette – chic new restaurant on Broughton Street

Brown’s of Leith, The Caley Bar and Burns Night at Lyla

10 fun and interesting things to do this winter