Visit Edinburgh
Explore the medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town, tour Edinburgh Castle, climb Arthur’s Seat for skyline views and enjoy world-class museums, theatres and a thriving food and pub scene.
Why you’ll love Edinburgh
- Iconic sights: Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and Arthur’s Seat.
- Culture & festivals: National Museum of Scotland, Royal Botanic Garden and August’s world-famous Fringe, International Festival and Royal Military Tattoo.
- Food & neighbourhoods: Leith’s waterfront dining, cosy Old Town pubs and Stockbridge’s indie shops and markets.
Getting there & around
- Flights: Direct with Ryanair from Ireland West Airport to Edinburgh all year round. Typical flight time: 2h 30m.
- Transfers: Edinburgh Airport to city centre in 25-35 mins by tram or Airlink bus or 25-40 mins by taxi. Trams run frequently to Princes Street/St Andrew Square.
- In the region: The centre is very walkable, use trams and Lothian Buses for wider travel. ScotRail makes easy day trips to Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews (via Leuchars) and North Berwick. Tours run to Loch Lomond and the Highlands.
When to visit
Spring (Apr–Jun) for mild weather, cherry blossom in the Meadows and quieter attractions. Summer (Jul–Aug) features long days and festival buzz – book accommodation early, especially in August. Autumn (Sep–Oct) has colourful parks and comfortable temperatures for city exploring. Winter (Nov–Dec) is home to festive markets and Hogmanay celebrations, with crisp days you’ll need to layer up.
Ready to fly? Book great-value Ryanair flights from Ireland West Airport to Edinburgh and plan your Scottish city break today.
