Edinburgh Stag Parties - Top Tips For Arranging A Memorable Stag Do In Edinburgh

Edinburgh - things to see by Day

Edinburgh has long had a reputation for being the capital town for amusement, north of the border. Possibly it's the hard-drinking, difficult living reputation that the Scots cultivate, but a stag night in Edinburgh undoubtedly gets everyone enthused. So, how to fill those precious 48 hours?

Take a look around the medieval Castle; survive the white water rapids on the River Tay; climb Arthur's Seat which is the remains of an extinct volcano or spend the day on the beach - the choice is yours, boys!

First you have to see the centre of Edinburgh by day. It is a small town to explore. The genuinely ancient part beneath the 9th century Castle has tourist shops, museums and such-like. The underground vaults are brilliant if you wish to do something different. The peasant housing of the original town was gradually packed in and built over. Recently the area has been excavated and you can go below the Royal Mile and explore the cramped passageways and tiny rooms of 16th century Edinburgh life. If you are in the town around 1pm, listen for the One O'clock Gun. This boom was originally a cannon which was fired each day at 1pm for townsfolk to set their clocks by. The tradition continues today, but with a gun.

Scotch whisky tasting is another brilliant activity which is best done north of the border. Get the entire stag night together and take a guided tour of one of the distilleries. The tours are interesting and you get to encounter how the amber nectar is made. At the end of the tour there is a whisky tasting. Good for those who are just emerging from a hangover! do not worry, there's always someone in the group who will take a free try off your hands.

Shopping sounds a bit tame for a group of guys on a bender, but the Ocean Terminal Mall is brilliant. It is right on the waterfront and has over 70 shops and a cinema. If the conditions is bad, take the stag night indoors and see the latest box office hit.


Edinburgh - things to see at Night

There are more pubs and bars per square mile in Edinburgh than almost any other town. Rose alley and Grassmarket are two areas to head for to appreciate the stag night. Look for 'Walkabout,' an Australian theme pub with 2 lively bars. Acanthus has a good beer garden and selected comedy nights, or just look out for the outrageous looking pub to suit your needs. They all serve brilliant pub food. Try the haggis for an genuine Scottish dinner. Belushi's Bar always has a lively party attitude. Check out the live webcam at the Bar and do not forget to wave to all your buddies back home.

For a assured notable stag night, let Chillisauce.co.uk organize the evening. Lap dancing, comedy clubs, restaurants and guided pub crawls are all on the agenda.


Top Tips

Collect a Scottish banknote with a picture of Edinburgh Castle on it. It makes a good souvenir!

Best times to visit Edinburgh are at Hogmanay (New Year) and in August when the Edinburgh Arts Festival is on. Comedy clubs, plays, bands and illustrates are at every venue. They provide good amusement value for a stag night.

Don't forget - Scotch is a drink; Scottish is an adjective.