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A guide to the hottest venues in the coldest months
Nov 13, 2019The temperature is falling and Christmas is approaching…but that means nights out in the nation’s capital are the hottes...
Learn moreOur team’s top tips for Edinburgh’s Christmas
Oct 23, 2019If there’s one thing you should know about planning to visit Edinburgh’s Christmas is that it’s big…really big! There is...
Learn moreGet in the festive spirit with Edinburgh’s Christmas
Sep 18, 2019Do you wish it could be Christmas every day? Us too! But while we can’t bring the festive spirit 365 days a year, we can...
Learn moreOctober breaks…it’s child’s play at The Chester Residence
Aug 27, 2019If you think that Edinburgh is a couples’ destination – think again! Families are well catered for in the city, with an ...
Learn moreLove is all around – romantic Edinburgh is top choice for couples
Aug 13, 2019There’s no need to wait for an anniversary or a honeymoon to book a romantic getaway – for couples looking for an intima...
Learn moreOur culture vultures share their top Festival tips
Jul 22, 2019Roll up, roll up for the greatest show on earth! The curtain has risen on this summer’s Edinburgh Festivals, drawing tho...
Learn moreGet off the beaten path and explore Edinburgh
Jul 15, 2019Is there anything more majestic than the sight of Edinburgh Castle against a blue sky and summer sun? The historic castl...
Learn moreSay cheers to beer!
Jun 13, 2019No sooner have we put the top back on the bottle of our favourite tipple for World Gin Day, we find ourselves rolling ou...
Learn moreWorld Gin Day – let the celebrations be-gin!
Jun 8, 2019It’s world gin day on Saturday, June 8 but let’s face it, no one needs an excuse to enjoy this wonderful spirit – and th...
Learn moreIt’s Hotting Up with Our Top Picks for Summer
May 22, 2019Summer in Edinburgh…it’s all about the Festival, the military tattoo and concerts on the castle esplanade, right? Well n...
Learn moreHeading to the Royal Highland Show? Let us show you the way!
May 3, 2019The country comes to the city with the Royal Highland Show. From livestock and traditional crafts to Scotland’s finest f...
Learn moreA thousand thank-yous…from one of TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Luxury Hotels
Apr 23, 2019It’s been a busy week for The Chester Residence’s housekeeping team…thanks to our amazing guests they have another award...
Learn moreThe Chester Residence is best in show for Scotland’s hard-working farmers
Apr 19, 2019The life of a farmer is not an easy one. Up before the break of dawn and back in bed after the sun sets; working the lan...
Learn moreOur Favourite Things About the Penthouse Apartment
Mar 8, 2019Our apartments are like no other you’ll have seen before. Think luxury, style and space – so much space – all on the doo...
Learn moreOur Top 6 Cosy Restaurants
Feb 6, 2019Are you foodie with a trip to Edinburgh booked this winter? Then look no further!
Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s c...
Rugby lovers, you’re in the right place…
Jan 29, 2019It’s fair to say that, for many of us Scots, rugby is more than just a sport – it’s a legacy deeply instilled in our nat...
Learn moreA Cracker of a Christmas Bolthole
Oct 10, 2018The baubles. The sparkling lights. Heck, even a little bit of tinsel. We love Christmas and we’re not afraid to show it....
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