Why this guide is different

This isn’t your cookie cutter guide. You can’t find these tips on Trip Advisor. You can’t even find a lot of them on my blog or Instagram. Those are just scratching the surface and this guide is for the traveler that wants to go deep and really get to know Edinburgh.

Save Hours planning

Don’t waste your time combing through blog posts, Googling itineraries, or even asking ChatGPT what you should do. Everything is in one place here.

Avoid Tourist Traps

Not all tourist things are bad (they’re popular for a reason, right?), but there are a few touristy traps in Edinburgh that you’d be smart to avoid.

Don’t feel like you’re missing out

I have people DM me all the time saying they wish they found my Instagram or this eBook before their trip!

Feel like you live in Edinburgh

Even if it’s just for a week or a weekend, feel like a local in the most amazing city!

Chapter by Chapter

Everything included in the ebook

  • Hotel, Tour, and Restaurant Recommendations
  • Edinburgh Neighborhood Breakdown
  • Best Times to Visit (and To Avoid) Edinburgh
  • Local Events Worth Traveling For
  • Hidden Gems and Local Secrets
  • Discover Spooky and Witchy Edinburgh
  • Visting Edinburgh on a Budget
  • Getting Around Like a Local: Public Transportation
  • Cultural Etiquette and Tourist Mistakes to Avoid
  • Where to Shop in Edinburgh
  • Day Trips and Weekend Getaways
  • Travel Cheat Sheet
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Pricing

Beyond the Royal Mile has two options:

Ebook + Map

$22

The best option if you’re in the planning phase of your trip to Edinburgh.

  • Access to the Beyond the Royal Mile eBook
  • Yearly updates to the eBook
  • Access to the Google Map
  • Automatic Google Map updates
Purchase the eBook + Map!
Map only

$14

The perfect option if you’re traveling soon and want easy access to recommendations while you’re there.

  • Access to the Google Map
  • Automatic Google Map updates
  • Access to the Beyond the Royal Mile eBook
  • Yearly updates to the eBook
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Free Edinburgh Resources

If you’re not quite ready to invest in Beyond the Royal Mile, check out some of my blog posts that will get you started planning your trip. They aren’t nearly as in-depth, but they’re completely free!

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