Easter in Edinburgh
Now that Spring is Sprung, why not sample the delights of the new season in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Our self-catering apartment is available over the Easter weekend (Friday 10th – Monday 13th April) and is the ideal base for exploring the city during the Easter break. If you’d rather boldly go… then why not take in a few days at the International Science Festival which runs from 4th – 18th April.
May Means Rugby!
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The 14 Rugby League sides in the Super League are coming to Edinburgh on the 2nd and 3rd May for ‘The Magic Week-End’. There will be 7 games played at Murrayfield over an action-packed couple of days. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a fantastic occasion.
On the 30th and 31st May Murrayfield hosts the annual and ever-popular Emirates Airlines Edinburgh Sevens Festival, AND to top it all, 23rd May sees the Heineken Cup Final return for the second time to Edinburgh.
Our apartment is available for these weekends and is an ideal city centre base for the rugby and everything else the city has to offer. Call now on 07947-481485 to book.
Rugby – Heineken Cup update
Down to the last eight. Who will make it to Murrayfield for the Heineken Cup final on 23rd May?
Whether you’re a fan of Munster, Leinster, Ospreys, Cardiff Blues, Leicester, Bath, Harlequins or Toulouse, maybe you should be making your plans now. Our self-catering apartment in the centre of Edinburgh is a great base for the rugby and everything else the Festival City has to offer.
Rugby Six Nations update
Scotland may have struggled so far, but they are improving. Next home game is Italy on 28th February and our central apartment is an ideal base for the week-end and great value at £220 for 2 nights or £250 for 3 nights.
Mothers’ Day treat
For a special present this Mothers’ Day, 22nd March, why not treat your mum to a long week-end break in Edinburgh at our lovely self-catering apartment? £220 for two nights, or £250 for three – all inclusive
Rugby Events in Edinburgh during 2009
The New Year feel good factor can fizzle out, but rugby fans can always look forward to the Six Nations tournament. This season Scotland have three home games.
First up on Sunday 8th February 2009 is Wales, potential champions, then at the end of the month on the 28th February 2009 we welcome the always-improving Italy.
Finally, on Saturday 14th March 2009, just a few days short of St. Patrick’s day we host dark horses Ireland.
Tickets may be in short supply, but try the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU). In addition, the young Edinburgh Gunners team is moving up the Magners League and they have a series of attractive home fixtures from January to May. Games are normally played on a Friday night and tickets are fairly easy to obtain.
Finally, the rugby lover is over-indulged this year as the Heineken Cup final returns to Murrayfield on 23 May 2009, when two of Europe’s best club sides will fight it out. This will only be the second time Edinburgh has hosted the final and it promises to be a fantastic occasion.
Even if you can’t get a ticket to a game, why not come to Edinburgh for a long week-end break, savour the atmosphere and enjoy the craic.
What’s on in Edinburgh
Edinburgh well deserves the name ‘festival city’. There are all types of event throughout the year and there really is something for everyone.
- December and January – Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
- February and March – International Rugby Weekends
- March and April – Science Festival, Ceilidh Culture and Beltane
- May - European Rugby Heineken Cup Final
- May - Children’s Festival
- June - International Film Festival
- July - Jazz & Blues Festival
- August and September – Book Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival and Military Tattoo
- September - Edinburgh Mela
In addition, 2009 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s bard, Rabbie Burns and The Homecoming will celebrate this through a range of events in Edinburgh and across Scotland in 2009.
May 2009 also sees the Heineken Rugby Cup Final return to Murrayfield. Always an exciting and popular event, this final will pit two of Europe’s best rugby clubs against each other.
Outside of the main festival events, Edinburgh is well served by an excellent range of museums, galleries and theatres, including;
The National Museum of Scotland (Chambers Street – 10 minutes walk from apartment), has a fantastic range of exhibits telling the story of Scotland’s land, people and culture.
The National Gallery of Scotland and the Scottish Royal Academy are located just off Princes Street, a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
The Usher Hall, Edinburgh’s main concert hall reopens in the spring of 2009 after major refurbishment and is only 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
