Letter from the Editor
There’s nowhere quite like Edinburgh. It’s a heady mix of history, heritage, culture and community. Bursting with architecture, art, literature, museums, theatre, festivals, sporting prowess, geography. The list goes on and on.
Yet for many who are local to an area, it is so easy to miss and overlook the intrinsic beauty of the place we call home.
Edinburgh Life strives to put that right. Each issue of the magazine celebrates the myriad facets of our capital city, inviting a closer appreciation, or proffering a surprising aspect, of the place we think we know so well.
Heritage, history, people, places, where to go, what to eat, what to do, where to meet. In Edinburgh Life, there is something for everyone.
We hope you enjoy reading and discovering more about this wonderful city.
Peter Bourhill - Editor & Publisher
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every issue of Edinburgh Life is filled with cultural, historical and heritage driven stories celebrating the finer aspects of life in Edinburgh and the Lothians that season. You'll find stories about the capital's lesser-known past and present, giving specialised insight into life and history in the city and the Lothians, including:
Culture — Festivals and exhibitions, horticulture, science, sport and the arts
History — Thought-provoking perspectives on Edinburgh's past, people and heritage
People — Cultural events and society gatherings
Destinations — Curated luxury stays and experiences for the Edinburgh traveller
Food & Drink — Fine dining reviews, new openings and recipes
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You'll find Edinburgh Life in major supermarkets, good independent newsagents, and garden centres across Edinburgh and the Lothians. You can also buy individual issues, or take out a subscription, on our website.
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In shops, Edinburgh Life costs just £3 (that's right, cheaper than a cup of coffee!).
Individual issues bought online are £5 for UK delivery, including postage. -
Edinburgh Life comes out six times a year, with each issue covering two months (e.g. January/February, March/April). New issues go on sale in stores and online from the end of the month before (ie. you can pick up the January/February issue from late December)
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Yes, and from anywhere in the world! Edinburgh Life ship to Europe and the rest of the world, with one and two-year subscription options available. See our subscription page for more.
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Yes, a subscription to Edinburgh Life makes the perfect gift for a relative or friend, bringing a taste of Edinburgh to wherever they are in the world. It's available for UK delivery (with free postage) or shipping to Europe and the rest of the world, with one and two-year options to choose from. See our subscription page for more.
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Yes, you can read Edinburgh Life with a digital subscription. Digital subscriptions are separate from print subscriptions: print copies are delivered to your door, while digital subscriptions give you access to the magazine on your device via the Exact Editions app. That way, you can pick whichever reading experience suits you best. See Digital Editions for more.
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