See Edinburgh with Fresh Eyes – Your Year-Round Companion for Curious Newcomers and Return Visitors Alike. Forget what you think you know about Edinburgh. City Stories: Edinburgh Seasons is not your typical travel guide to the city – it's an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through one of Europe's most characterful cities. Whether it's your first or tenth visit, this guide reveals the moody charm, historic layers and seasonal contrasts that define Scotland's capital. Written by Rough Guides authors who have explored every location themselves, this is your invitation to experience a more authentic, surprising side of Edinburgh. Beautifully designed and full of inspiration, it's also the perfect illustrated gift book for Edinburgh lovers.
- A Guide That Moves With the Seasons – Experience Edinburgh through the year – each chapter captures the city's shifting mood, from cherry blossom walks and summer festivals to golden autumn light and Hogmanay fireworks.
- Made for Newcomers, Local Travellers and Return Visitors – Whether you're visiting for the first time, returning to explore hidden corners, or rediscovering the city you call home, this Edinburgh travel book uncovers lesser-known stories, parks, viewpoints and seasonal experiences.
- Curated by Edinburgh Experts – Written by experienced travel writers and insiders who know where to find the best seasonal restaurants, quirky events and hidden corners that reveal the capital's true personality.
- A Refreshing Alternative to Traditional Travel Guides – Ditch the standard itineraries. This guide focuses on lived experience, off-the-beaten-path ideas and the striking contrasts that make Edinburgh unforgettable.
- Discover the City Seasonally – From spring picnics on Calton Hill to midsummer gallery nights, autumnal canal walks and winter storytelling festivals, each season brings its own unique energy and atmosphere.
- A Beautiful Gift and Practical Companion – Elegantly designed and full of inspiration, it's both a thoughtful gift and a useful guide for fans of Edinburgh.
See Edinburgh differently – one season, one story, one adventure at a time. Add City Stories: Edinburgh Seasons to your shelf, suitcase or gift list, and discover a city that’s constantly shifting, always ready to reveal something new.
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.
Kate Drynan is a regular contributor to Rough Guides. She has lived, worked and studied all over the world, including France, Spain, Belgium, England and Dubai. An Irish national, she now resides in her home country and is always happiest when out exploring new places and expanding her knowledge.
Libby Davies is a travel editor at Rough Guides. London-based, she still finds the city just as exciting as when she first moved in 2016. She grew up in Yorkshire and still spends time walking around the gorgeous peaks, dales and reservoirs of the north. She has updated guidebooks to London and Spain, and wherever she is travelling she likes to seek out books by local authors, especially novels that help conjure a sense of place.
Rachel Lawrence is the Senior Editor for Custom Publishing at Rough Guides, and has written and commissioned travel content for destinations ranging from South America to the Shetland Isles. She has crossed several continents by train, explored the Andes on horseback and studied in France’s culinary capital, Lyon. She loves nothing more than a good walk, whether it be trekking in the Himalayas or a Sunday stroll in the West Country.
Matthew Pearson is a writer and ghostwriter based in London, ex of Berlin. He enjoys going everywhere on foot and eating well on the cheap.
