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Hidden things to do in Edinburgh
Ever thought you had ticked everything off your Edinburgh to-do list? Lauren may just have a few more for you to add to the never ending list of things to do. Edinburgh has so much …
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Edinburgh: The birthplace of Harry Potter
Broomsticks, magic wands and flying cars? You may not find them here in Edinburgh but it is still known as the birthplace of Harry Potter, and Kat explains exactly why that is. Our own Disneyland …
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The top 10 free activities for students on a budget in Edinburgh
Lauren from Canada reveals her top 10 best free activities for students on a budget in Edinburgh Being a student can be expensive, especially if you’re studying abroad. Rent and international student fees add up …
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My unforgettable weekend in Cannes
Corrine from the USA reflects on her dream visit to Cannes at the exclusive Film Festival. Living the dream…literally Growing up as an aspiring film director, I’ve always wanted to walk the red carpet at …
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Packing for the UK: Things I wish I’d brought from home
Kat uncovers all the things she wishes she had brought with her to Edinburgh before the big move from South Africa. 1. My favourite cold and flu remedies Every year like clockwork, twice a year, …
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A Fringe Festival to remember
Corrine shares with us her first experience of the much anticipated Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The start of the hype I was told by my Dad that Edinburgh was a world class city with the best …
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It’s all Gaelic to me: A foreigner’s guide to understanding Scottish slang
Struggling to understand the sophisticated Scottish slang? Kat from South Africa discloses her helpful hints on how to understand and fit into Scotland. I promise, it’s not just me… Even mother tongue English speakers reach …
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Finding private accommodation in Edinburgh: All I wish I had known!
Postgraduate Sofia from Greece shares her top tips for renting private accommodation in Edinburgh. New beginnings You have just got accepted onto your dream masters course and you’re due to start next semester. You’re buzzing …
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My hidden Edinburgh
American student Chris has been living in Edinburgh for close to a year and a half, and over the recent holiday break he discovered a few out-of-the-way places that he never knew existed. Old Network …
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An Edinburgh Napier degree with a spectrum of opportunities
Ashinsa from Sri Lanka was lucky enough to visit us from one of our transnational education partners, the Spectrum Institute of Science and Technology. She shares her Edinburgh Napier experience and her thoughts on Edinburgh as she …