Cheap Flights from Nottingham to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is not only the capital of Scotland but also one of its 32 council areas and also the 2^nd most populated city of Scotland. The palace of Holyroodhouse is where the monarch of Scotland resides. With all, its historical and cultural attraction including a UNESCO world heritage site has made it the 2^nd most popular tourist destination of United Kingdom. It is a city worth exploring and discovering. It is a blend of beautiful architecture and natural beauty.

Tip: The best time to visit Edinburgh is during summer from June to August. This is the time when there are maximum activities in the city.

Getting There

Edinburgh Airport is an International airport which handles nearly 10 million passengers every year making it the busiest airport in Scotland. There are numerous Nottingham to Edinburgh flights. There are around 18 direct flights to Edinburgh per week from Manchester. The duration of the flight is 1 hour and 10 minutes. Flybe Airlines offers cheap flights from Nottingham.

Tip: Book your flight well in advance as the rates go up the closer you get to your travel date

What to See in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a perfect blend of festival, heritage and culture along with ample natural beauty surrounding it.   You can go for a heritage walk and explore the World Heritage Sites of the old and new town.  Head to Royal mile where at the bottom is Palace of Holyroodhouse and at the top is the castle and the extinct volcano of prehistoric times which is also called as Arthur’s Seat.  You can visit Real Mary King’s Close and explore lost medieval underground streets. You can just enjoy the grandeur of St Giles Cathedral.  If you are an art lover, then visit the many art galleries of Edinburgh to admire some contemporary works. Kids will love the Edinburgh Zoo which has over 1000 beautiful and rare animals housed there from all around the world. It has UK’s only giant panda and koalas housed there.

Tip: Prince Street and George Street are the best places for shopping where you can buy trinkets or their famous scotch. At night these streets are filled with musical or theatre performances.

Stay, Eating and Drinking

Edinburgh has a variety of award-winning bars, cafes and restaurants. It is a culinary delight with a wide variety and diversified places to eat and drink.  You can visit the Harry Potter-themed café Spoon where JK Rowling wrote major portion of Philosopher’s Stone, for a vintage setting visit Mum’s Great Comfort Food and visit Prestonfield for afternoon tea. For bars you can visit The Cauldron, Raging bull or the Voodoo Room for some unique cocktails.

There are many hotels available for all kind of experience and as per your budget. There are some well-known hostels, hotel chains, quaint B&Bs and cosy guest house as per your budget.

Tip: Make sure to try Scotch in Edinburgh and buy some to take home.

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