Some useful intel
LOCAL INFLUENCE.
Useful travel links:
LRT local buses with useful journey planner
(for cabs use City Cabs black taxis or uber in the city or East Lothian taxis for the east coast)
Here are a few local news and cultural event listings outlets:
The Skinny Magazine - monthly free culture and listings mag
The List - similar to the skinny but maybe a little more mainstream
Edinburgh Minute - daily local news via substack
Hood Magazine - local shopping and style magazine
Some local online content producers/socials influencers:
My Little Edinburgh - coffee and book shops, beautiful gothic corners of the city centre
Hidden Edinburgh - some spaces and places around town
It’s Pippa - Mostly local food recommendations
Kakiblog - youtube creator with lots of food content
And local tourist organisations: