Exploring Princes Street in Edinburgh

Our hotel near Princes Street, Edinburgh Princes Street is one of the most famous streets…...

An eco-friendly trip to Edinburgh

How to be eco-friendly on holiday Looking for ways to be more eco-friendly on holiday?…...

The best independent shops in Edinburgh

Booking a trip to Edinburgh in 2024? It's time to explore the best independent shops…...

Burns Night in Edinburgh

As winter wraps up Edinburgh, something special is happening – it's Burns Night! With a…...

Golf events in and near Edinburgh 2024

Edinburgh golf events and activities The next Scottish Open is taking place in North Berwick,…...

The history of our hotel and its surroundings

Exploring the history of Parliament House Hotel Parliament House is a historic hotel located at…...

Discover your Scottish clan and tartan in Edinburgh

Finding your Scottish clan and tartan For those with Scottish ancestry, a visit to Scotland…...

St Andrew’s Day in Edinburgh

Celebrating St Andrew’s Day, Edinburgh 2024 St Andrew, or Andrew the Apostle, is the patron…...

A Londoner’s Guide to Edinburgh

Visiting Edinburgh from London Are you planning a trip from London to Edinburgh? It’s so…...

London to Edinburgh by train

Taking a London to Edinburgh train that suits you If you’re coming from London for…...

Visit Edinburgh in October

Visiting Edinburgh: October 2023 October is a great time to visit our beautiful city. As…...

How to make our Scottish Shortbread

Our traditional Scottish shortbread recipe Here at Parliament House Hotel in Edinburgh, we like to…...

Things to do this Easter Weekend in Edinburgh

Easter weekend in Edinburgh 2023 Now that the festive season is over, our thoughts turn…...

Edinburgh Pamper Spots

Pamper days in Edinburgh Are you in need of a luxury weekend away, being pampered…...

Where to go for peace and quiet

Peaceful places to visit in Edinburgh Edinburgh is an exciting, bustling city, full of life…...

Mark New Year’s Eve the Scottish Way

Scottish Hogmanay Traditions As we’ve mentioned previously in our blog about Scottish Christmas festivities, for…...

The best places to wrap up your Edinburgh Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping in Edinburgh Now that November has arrived, it’s time to get your skates…...

Scottish Christmas Customs and Traditions

Christmas traditions in Edinburgh and Scotland Believe it or not, celebrating Christmas in Scotland is…...