America's regulators quietly unwound airline passenger protections this year — but the flight to Edinburgh is governed by some of the strongest traveller rights in the world, and they are getting stronger. What every guest should know before they fly.

From Castle Howard friezes to dado rails, the Dome's plasterwork and Timorous Beasties — how Edinburgh's design past and present keep a host's flat feeling new. Plus a coming-soon announcement.

The Bank of England's new banknotes will feature a barn owl, a bumblebee, a hedgehog and, to the fury of some and the delight of others, an Atlantic puffin. The story of the divisive redesign, the Scottish banknote joke that never dies, our puffin colony on the Forth, and why hosts should file the whole thing away as first-class guest conversation.

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Four brand-new Edinburgh bars are pouring right now — and four more open before Christmas, from a George Street pub with duelling pianos to the return of a beloved Leith local. Here's the host's cheat sheet, with opening dates.

The Times' chief art critic named Jupiter Artland one of the nine best museums and galleries in the UK. Here's why it belongs in your guest guidebook — especially this autumn.

The Monarch of the Glen has been Scotland's interior icon for 175 years. Here's how Airbnb hosts can decorate with stags — cushions, bottle stoppers, ice buckets, even a glowing wall light — without turning their listing into a hunting lodge.

There are moments when you realise the world is coming to your front door. For Edinburgh hosts, 2027 is one of those years. The Tour de France — the biggest annual sporting event on the planet — will begin right here, in Edinburgh, on Friday 2 July 2027. The Grand Départ, the ceremonial first stages of the race, hasn't touched UK soil in over a decade, and this time the peloton rolls out from Scotland's capital before heading south through the Borders to Carlisle, then on to

Edinburgh's festivals and cultural organisations get a 25% funding increase from Visitor Levy proceeds. Here's what that means for Airbnb hosts and their guests.

I saw a reel the other day from The Thrifted Mallard — a vintage home decor creator who styles the most gorgeous spaces using nothing but thrifted finds. Pink transferware plates on a wooden plate rack, a few stems of summer flowers in a repurposed jug, vintage botanical prints propped against a shelf. It was simple, warm, and utterly beautiful. And it cost next to nothing. It got me thinking about how we approach styling our rental spaces. There's a temptation, especially wh

From castle banquets to woodland feasts, foraged heather to local florists — how to bring Scottish soul and Edinburgh's wild larder to your Airbnb dining table.

From foraged centrepieces to vintage layers and the rule of three — a practical guide to tablescaping for Airbnb hosts who want that first-impression wow without spending a fortune.

They used to joke about our weather. Now they can't wait for the rain. That's not me being cheeky — it's a direct quote from Esther Cochrane, who runs a self-catering business called Beside the Loch near Glencoe. She told BBC News that guests now arrive and ask if it's going to rain, because that's what they came for. One family from the south of England stepped off the train and just stood in the rain. They hadn't experienced it for two or three months back home. They loved

We went to hear David Olusoga in conversation at Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick, and now we're glued to the new series of A House Through Time on BBC Two. If you haven't seen it yet, Series 6 is set in Edinburgh — the first time the show has gone to Scotland — and it follows the residents of a 250-year-old house on Calton Hill. It's brilliant telly. But it's also something more than that for those of us who host in this city. The house was built in 1765. Five floors of so

From Pantone's Cloud Dancer to colour drenching, limewash walls, curved furniture, and dopamine decor — here are the 2026 interior design trends that can transform your Airbnb listing without breaking the budget.

You don't need a full renovation to make your rental feel like a boutique stay. From layered lighting to swapped hardware, these small design touches completely change how guests experience your space.

Road closures, diverted buses, and crowded trams — Edinburgh in August is glorious chaos. Here's everything your guests need to know about getting around during the Fringe and International Festival, including the cycle routes most visitors never find.

Hosting on Airbnb isn't just about having a spare room and a clean bathroom. The hosts who consistently outperform their competition share something deeper — they think differently about the entire guest experience.