EDI-Edinburgh

This catches a lot of people out. Even though it’s a domestic UK flight, Ryanair’s own policy is what matters here, not UK border rules. And Ryanair is pretty strict. Their standard rule is passport or national ID card only. They generally do not accept driving licences as valid...

Flying EDI to Tokyo via FRA and had the same confusion. Even though Edinburgh dropped the 100 ml rule, Frankfurt hasn’t. Most of the time you’ll go through security again when connecting from the UK, even if you stay airside. Passport control too since you’re heading out of the...

Pretty cool one from AA starting March 2026 they’re flying New York (JFK) to Edinburgh on the new Airbus A321XLR. It’s the first U.S. airline to use that jet for international routes. The plane’s got the new Flagship Suites with doors, Premium Economy, and the usual Wi-Fi and...

I walked the Royal Mile in Edinburgh a year or so ago. Highlights were sculptures of Adam Smith & David Hume. Hadn't known that Edinburgh was home to so many intellectual giants. Maybe it was Silicon Valley of its days? A bit of a scenius?