Welcome to Edinburgh City Centre. Find out what's going on and how to get the most out of your beautiful city.
Welcome to Edinburgh City Centre. Find out what's going on and how to get the most out of your beautiful city.
Edinburgh`s summer is here! With a busy August and a diversion on Princes Street it helps to plan your journey. Walk, bus, tram, train, or VOI bike! Find out about all travel options on the Council’s website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planyourjourney
🔧 COMPETITION TIME! 🔧
🎉 Screwfix City on George Street turns ONE🎉
A year ago, Screwfix City opened its doors in the former bank building at the corner of George Street and Castle Street, and it`s quickly become a go-to spot for tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone needing those last-minute essentials.
To celebrate, they`re giving one lucky winner the chance to win a top-notch DEWALT drill worth £120!
HOW TO ENTER
Simply comment below with the DIY job you`re most proud of completing, whether it`s hanging a shelf, building a shed, or finally fixing that thing you`ve been meaning to sort for years! 🛠️
📅 Competition closes: 12 August 2026
Good luck! 🍀
#Edinburgh #EdinburghCityCentre #Screwfix #Competition #EssentialEdinburgh
T&Cs:
UK 18+. To enter, comment on this post before 23:59 on 11/08/26. One entry per person. Winner chosen at random and contacted via DM within 48 hours. Prize: One DEWALT drill. This giveaway is not affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.
Right in the heart of Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is the perfect Festival stop for unique shopping, handmade treasures, delicious treats, and a warm welcome from local independent businesses. Open daily from 1 to 23 August, 10am to 7pm.
Pop by and discover something special while supporting local!
#castlestreetmarket #shoplocaledinburgh #edinburghmarket #edinburghfestival #visitedinburgh
Luxury picnic, anyone? 🧺🥂
This August, elevate your Festival days with Harvey Nichols Edinburgh`s limited-edition picnic hampers, packed with chef-prepared treats, indulgent desserts, and your choice of Champagne, wine or cocktails.
Perfect for enjoying in St Andrew Square, Calton Hill, or your favourite hidden spot around the city.
Available 1–31 August. Pre-order online via the Harvey Nichols website and collect from the Edinburgh store.
📍Tag @harveynichols and share your perfect picnic spot!
WIN £300 @tish_lyon jewellery shopping spree ✨
We’re giving one lucky winner £300 in Tish Lyon store credit to spend on the beautiful Tish Lyon jewellery collection at John Lewis Edinburgh.
For your chance to win:
1️⃣ Follow @johnlewis_edinburgh & @edincitycentre
2️⃣ Like this post 🤍
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments
The competition closes on 7th August, and the winner will be contacted via DM from the @edincitycentre account only.
Full T&Cs apply 👇 The prize is as stated and non-transferable. This competition is not affiliated with Instagram.
#Tishlyon #JohnLewis #Giveaway #Edinburgh #EdinCityCentre
Terms and conditions for JL Prize giveaway: Entry is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over only & the competition closes midday on 7/8/26. One winner will be selected at random to receive a £300 Tish Lyon voucher. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Voucher is valid in store only at Tish Lyon, John Lewis Edinburgh and is not valid online. Winner will be selected at random and contacted directly via the @edincitycentre Instagram account; voucher expires 60 days from the date of issue.
🍕COMPETITION TIME!🍕
We`ve teamed up with @francomancapizza to celebrate the launch of their latest special – and it`s exclusive to Edinburgh!
Teams competed to create a pizza that brings together Scottish heart and Italian soul, and `La Scozzese` (The Scottish) was born. Topped with haggis, tatties and sage butter, it`s genuinely delicious!
La Scozzese is available until the end of August to coincide with the Edinburgh Fringe.
Fancy winning a meal for two at their South St Andrew Street restaurant to try it for yourself? It`s easy to enter!
HOW TO ENTER: Tag in the comments who you`d like to take with you.
One winner will be selected at random and contacted after the competition closes.
Entries closes 30 July 2026.
Good luck! 🍀
#Edinburgh #EdinburghCityCentre #EdinburghPizza #EssentialEdinburgh #EdinburghCompetition
T&Cs:
UK 18+. To enter, comment on this post before end of 29/7/26. 1 entry per person. Winner chosen at random and contacted via DM within 48 hours. Prize: 2 Scozzese pizzas, 2 tiramisu, 2 drinks. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram.
In case you missed it, our recent FREE outdoor cinema event in St Andrew Square #Edinburgh was a resounding success! Huge thanks to our headline sponsor LNER for their support and Unique Events for bringing the experience to life.
With beautiful weather and an incredible turnout, the garden was the perfect setting for three days of film.
Thank you to all our city centre businesses and sponsors who helped make Square Cinema with LNER possible... and FREE!
A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us for Square Cinema with LNER - what a wonderful weekend it was!
If you joined us at any point throughout the weekend we would love to hear YOUR feedback!
Take our quick survey (under 5 mins) and enter to WIN a £50 John Lewis gift card! Don`t forget to leave your contact details at the end.
Thanks for all the love for this year`s event, brought to you by Essential Edinburgh and LNER, with Heineken 0.0%, Costa Coffee, Point A Hotel, King Pins & Unique Events!
Let’s make magic together again next year!
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