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Stags are synonymous with Scotland, so what better place to celebrate your last night of freedom than the Scottish capital of Edinburgh? This historic city is home to some amazing pubs and activities. Make sure you’ve got your kegs on under your kilt, a night out celebrating with the Scots could get messy.

AUTHOR:Hannah SowerbyContent Writer
  • Article Updated: 01/10/2025
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Best Edinburgh Nightlife Areas for a Stag Do

Edinburgh is a stag’s playground. You can drink in historical pubs on the famous Royal Mile or hit the super cool bars and clubs that you’ll find in the New Town, a large modern area just up from the station.

    • Charming,
    • Old fashioned,
    • Iconic

    Edinburgh Old Town

    Edinburgh’s Old Town is made up of a maze of alleyways, cobbled streets and traditional Scottish pubs. For a proper night out, make sure you and the lads head to Frankenstein for a scarily good time. They have games, drinks, girls in stockings (lads in stockings), dancers and more! Old Town is full of surprises and is definitely a must-see on a visit to Edinburgh..

    • Buzzing,
    • Trendy,
    • Modern

    Edinburgh New Town

    New Town is the chic, modern half of Edinburgh, where you’ll find upmarket bars, sleek lounges and cool nightclubs. Kick off your night out with a good steak at Miller and Carter on Frederick Street before heading to Milnes Bar, a traditional Scottish pub with good pints.

    • Fun,
    • Vibrant,
    • Quirky

    Southside

    Southside is popular with students and has loads of fun bars for stags to sink a pint or two. The Dog House is a great place to kick off any night out in this vibrant part of the city, with quirky décor and a range of drinks to choose from, it’s sure to get you in the mood for a night of celebrating your last night of freedom.

    • Traditional,
    • Old School,
    • Iconic

    Haymarket

    Located to the west of the city, you’ll find Haymarket, which is home to loads of traditional Scottish pubs and bars. Head to Dalry Road and try out Ryrie’s bar, where you can enjoy haggis, neeps and tatties, closely followed by a dram of whisky.

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Top 10 Stag Friendly Edinburgh Bars & Clubs 2026

Edinburgh’s not all castles and hills though, it also has a brilliant pub and bar scene including the iconic Three Sisters pub (found on Cowgate), the award winning Shanghai Nightclub and intimate late-night party bar Coco Boho.

  • The Three Sisters

    139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS

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    No stag in Edinburgh is complete without a visit to the Three Sisters pub, located in the Cowgate area of the city. This bar has a real lively vibe and welcomes stag dos with open arms. You need to try their Man Plank, a sharing board for a minimum of six people, which would easily feed double!

    • Opening Times: Monday - Tuesday: 17:00 - 01:00
      Wednesday - Friday: 12:00 - 01:00
      Saturday: 11:00 - 01:00
      Sunday: 12:00 - 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

  • Shanghai Nightclub

    16 George Street, New Town, EH2 2PF

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    The award-winning Shanghai Club is one of Edinburgh’s premier clubbing experiences and is definitely one for the list on any night out. The oriental themed club has three distinct areas, each with their own charm – perfect for pleasing the lads.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Tuesday: Closed
      Wednesday - Saturday: 22:30 - 03:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: Two

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • The Liquid Room

    9C Victoria St, EH1 2HE

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    If it’s live music that you’re after, then the Liquid Room is the place to head to. With a large stage setup and plenty of options for drinks, this is the best place to celebrate your upcoming nuptials with the lads, just don’t go starting one of them mosh pits, no one wants a black eye in the wedding photos.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Sunday: 23:00 – 03:00

    • No. of Bars: Two

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, but no football colours/full face coverings

  • Sneaky Pete's

    73 Cowgate, EH1 1JW

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    Another live music venue that you don’t want to miss is Sneaky Pete’s. Described as 'buzzing with late-night music', if you’re looking for good music, blue cocktails and sweaty dancefloors in the Old Town, then Sneaky Pete’s is the place for you.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Sunday: 19:00 – 03:00

    • No. of Bars: Two

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Cabaret Voltaire

    36-38 Blair St, EH1 1QR

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    This cool basement vault bar spans two floors and describes itself as 'a celebration of jiggery pokery'. We’re not sure what that means, but it sounds fun! Featuring local and international DJs each week, this club is sure to be a hit with the lads.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Wednesday: Closed
      Thursday - Saturday: 21:00 – 03:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: Two

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • The Bongo Club

    66 Cowgate, EH1 1JX

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    Banging tunes and class music awaits at Bongo, a Cowgate club popular with students. If you’re looking for something other than the typical chart music nightclub, then the Bongo Club could be just the place for you. This club is so popular, its own punters saved it from closure in 2012. N’aww.

    • Opening Times: Monday: Closed
      Tuesday - Saturday: 23:00 - 03:00
      Sunday: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

  • Coco Boho

    125b George Street, EH2 4JN

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    Situated below Tigerlily on George Street, this intimate late night party bar is open till 3am, which is great if you wanna be out late but don’t fancy a nightclub. Cocoboho is known for its crazy entertainment, unique ‘rough luxe’ décor and extensive drinks list with loads of shooters and sharers. They’ve also got a ton of bottle serves if that’s your thing.

    • Opening Times: Monday: Closed
      Tuesday: 22:00 - 03:00
      Wednesday - Saturday: 20:00 - 03:00
      Sunday: 22:00 - 03:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • The Voodoo Rooms

    19a W Register St, EH2 2AA

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    For even more upmarket celebrations, head over to the Voodoo Rooms, where you’ll find a luxe leather bar and gilded gold accessories. Get yourself suited and booted and settle in to try one of Liquid Room’s decadent cocktails.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: 17:00 – 01:00
      Friday: 15:00 - 01:00
      Saturday: 13:00 - 01:00
      Sunday: 15:00 - 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • The Hive

    15-17 Niddry St, EH1 1LG

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    The Hive is a relaxed club playing a cool range of music. Sticky floors and cheap drinks should bring the nostalgia of uni days flooding back to you, as you knock back a few multi-coloured shots. The Hive is really popular, so it’s always best to get guest list, so you’re not waiting in the cold with the 19 year olds.

    • Opening Times: Monday - Thursday: 22:00 – 03:00
      Friday - Saturday: 21:00 - 03:00
      Sunday: 22:00 - 03:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

  • Dropkick Murphy's

    7 Merchant St, EH1 2QD

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    Forget top of the morning, this banging Irish tavern is sure to be top of the night. Open till 3am, with live music a permanent fixture, this is where you wanna go for a welcoming and good time vibes. It’s recently been refurbished and has four massive screens to catch the rugby on. So come on in, grab yourself a Guinness and get ready for a night of brilliant craic.

    • Opening Times: Monday – Saturday: 19:00 – 03:00
      Sunday: 12:00 - 03:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

Stag Friendly Bar Crawls in Edinburgh

Edinburgh isn’t just a tourist spot for people wanting to find a highland cow ornament, it has a vibrant pub and club scene, with a little something for every type of stag.

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Best Stag Do Activities in Edinburgh

Auld Reekie has plenty to offer when it comes to things to do. Check out our top ten stag activities in Edinburgh below.

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    • Get into 9 of Edinburgh's nightlife hotspots for just £12! These fab wristbands, that can be personalised with your group name on it, will save you over £40 on door prices, queue jump and some free shots. Get into epic nightlife hangouts such as Frankenstein Bier Keller, Dropkick Murphy's and Coco Boho. Don't even think about doing Edinburgh without these fab wristbands!

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      Scotch Whisky Experience & Tasting Session

    • A guided tour will take you through the process of whisky tasting step-by-step, as you learn the aromas and view the world’s largest collection of the good stuff, before tasting it for yourself. This cool activity starts with a little indoor ride that will teach you the history of the place.

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      Private Edinburgh Bar Crawl

    • Explore this historic city through its fun pub scene. You’ll have the guide to yourselves as you’re taken around seven of the city’s best pubs before gaining entry to one of the many banging nightclubs. Best line your stomach for this one.

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      Marcos Pool Hall - Drinks, Pool & Pizza Package

    • Sky Sports, beer and a jukebox with over 30,000 bangers on it - what more could any stag want? Well, how about 18 state-of-the-art American pool tables to spend your afternoon on! This cracking package is a stag's dream in Edinburgh's best pool venue.

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      Dropkick Murphys - Club Entry

    • On any given night, this late-night Irish bar is bound to be bouncing. With live music and a 3am licence, it is the perfect place for a Guinness-fuelled jig with some random. It is also located right in the heart of Edinburgh - meaning it should be easier to find your way back home when you crawl out in the wee hours!

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      Boom Battle Bar - Axe Throwing

    • Enjoy a 1-hour session of axe throwing at this lively bar that's packed with games. There are various games (such as Tic Tac Toe, Duck Hunter, Line Up 4 and traditional) available to keep your group entertained and having an axe-llent time!

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      Clay Pigeon Shooting

    • Ah there's nothing better than getting out into the great outdoors and enjoying a spot of clay pigeon shooting with your pals. You will test your accuracy as you shoot at flying clay targets with 25 shots each with a professional instructor to show you the ropes.

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      Electric Shock Football

    • So this is football, with a whole lot of crazy added to it for extra measure. Enjoy your kickabout, whilst wired up to electric shock devices, making for a hilarious game. You'll play 5-a-sides, penalties, cross bar challenge and relay dribbling races all with a shocking twist.

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      Frankenstein - Pizza and Stein

    • Enjoy half a pizza and a 2-pint stein at the world-famous Frankenstein & Bierkeller found on the iconic George IV Bridge in the heart of the Old Town. This monster-themed party bar housed in a 19th century church is defo one of the hottest spots to party in the Scottish capital.

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      Mini Highland Games

    • Get in the Scottish spirit and take part in some highland themed games. Toss a caber and a throw haggis along with other events you never knew existed. Spend 1.5 hours working together or against your group on each activity to become the champion. Make sure to wear warm clothes, the Scottish weather can be unforgiving sometimes.

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Best Stag Do Hotels in Edinburgh

There’s plenty of places to stay in Edinburgh. Whether you’re looking for a hostel to crash in, a hotel to get some sleep after a hard day's night, or an apartment where you can keep the celebrations going, there’s something for every stag group.

    • A room within Edinburgh

      Travelodge Edinburgh Central

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Just off the Royal Mile

      For budget savvy stags, the Travelodge is an excellent choice. Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, this hotel is close to the action and provides comfortable king-size beds for you to rest your head after a hard day of hitting the drams.

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      Moxy Edinburgh

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Super stylish hotel with stunning rooftop bar

      This super stylish hotel has 262 modern rooms to choose from. There’s a rooftop bar that serves cocktails and craft beers with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. We offer twin rooms that have two comfy single beds, high speed free wi-fi, 43inch flat screen TVs and an en-suite bathroom that has a power shower and MUK products.

    • A double bed against a wooden headboard with two bedside lamps and a large window at Cairn Hotel in Edinburgh - Rank #3

      Cairn Hotel Edinburgh

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Great Value and Location

      Located near the bustling Princess Street, this is pretty much as central as it gets. Built for almost every budget, this affordable Georgian hotel is contemporary, clean and a top quality stag party base.

    • A bunkbed with two double beds at Kick Ass Greyfriars in Edinburgh - Rank #4

      Kick Ass Greyfriars

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    • Trendy hostel with bar and excellent location

      Situated in the trendy Grassmarket area, (with bars and pubs within stumbling distance) this hostel has a range of different stylish and spacious hostel rooms available with capacity from four beds to thirty beds. It's also got a restaurant and a beer garden onsite.

    • 6 bed dorm at a&o Edinburgh City. - Rank #5

      A&O Edinburgh City

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    • Budget hostel on the edge of Edinburgh's Old Town

      Located on the edge of Edinburgh Old Town, there are load of bars within walking distance from this hostel. The hostel’s 131 modern and bright rooms accommodate up to 6 guests per room. Every room has private shower and toilet facilities as well as Wi-Fi. There's bar too!

    • A family room with a double bed and a single bed and desk space to work in a room at Leonardo Royal Hotel in Edinburgh - Rank #6

      Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Centrally located just off the Royal Mile

      When it comes to convenience, it doesn’t come much better that the Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh. Located a couple minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Waverley, it’s pretty much impossible to miss your train home, no matter how bad your hangover – we can confirm we have tested this theory.

    • Exterior of Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street - Rank #7

      Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • A Stylish Upgrade

      Having enjoyed an extensive refurbishment, this Queen Street branch is now a crown jewel in the Travelodge portfolio. Everywhere from the bedrooms to the showers have enjoyed a major upgrade, with bedside USB charging ports installed to ensure you never lose touch with the rest of the group (although you may wish you could by day three!)

    • A hotel room with a double bed in at Britannia Hotel in Edinburgh - Rank #8

      Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Lovely 3 star surrounded by lush scenery

      Just over a mile away from Edinburgh Castle, this stunning 3-star hotel is in a beautiful leafy setting just outside of the city centre. There are a range of ensuite rooms with TVs and tea/coffee as standard. The hotel has on-site restaurant and a fully licensed bar, perfect for your first bev or two of the night.

    • Bed in a room at Roomzzz Edinburgh - Rank #9

      Roomzzz Edinburgh

      3 STAR  Apartment

    • Stylish convenient apartments located in St James Quarter

      Just a 4 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley, these apartments couldn't be more convenient. This aparthotel has 74 apartments, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. All the rooms offered have an ensuite with rainfall shower, de-mist mirror and a heated floor - fancy!

    • Stylish double bedroom with wall art - Rank #10

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      City Villa

      4 STAR  House

    • Gorgeous house with hot tub and garden sleeping 6

      Located in the charming Duddingston area of Edinburgh, this stunning 3 bedroomed property, that comes with a garden and hot tub, sleeps up to 7 guests. The open plan living area and dining area has plenty of sofas to sprawl out on. The smart-looking fully equipped kitchen has all the mod-cons and a breakfast bar.

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Tick the Cultural Box on Your Edinburgh Stag Do

Edinburgh is steeped in history and has endless things to do, you’d have to live there to get round them all. Luckily, we’ve selected our top 10 picks of the best things to see and do in the beautiful city, so you can just sit back and relax.

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    Edinburgh Castle

    Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
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    You can’t go to Edinburgh and not visit its most iconic landmark. Hike to the top of the Royal Mile and you can view the castle in all its glory, as well as admiring the view of the city. In the 12th century, the castle was built on top of the strategic Castle Rock, but what they may not have known is, the rock was in in fact formed by a nearby volcano.

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    Royal Mile

    109 The Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG

    The Royal Mile runs between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace and leads off into smaller cobbled streets and twisted alleyways. There’s plenty to see and do along this famous mile (which technically isn’t a mile at all), as well as a few good pubs that you can stop off at along the way.

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    Calton Hill

    Edinburgh EH7 5AA
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    Even if you’ve never heard of Calton Hill, you’ll be familiar with it. It is one of the most popular points to photograph the city from, often capturing the Dugald Stewart Monument in the forefront. Don’t forget to check out the unfinished National Monument, in remembrance to the fallen soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars.

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    Ghost Walk

    154 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS
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    Take a walk on the spooky side and discover Edinburgh’s gruesome history. The city is one of the most haunted in the UK and for good reason. The Real Mary King’s Close, a street underneath the Royal Mile, is said to have been sealed up during the plague, entombing the dying victims inside.

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    Camera Obscura

    Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND
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    For stag photos with a twist, head to Camera Obscura, where your perception of the world will be turned on its head… literally. This tourist attraction is definitely worth a visit and will provide you and the lads with some good laughs as you try to navigate the mirror maze and the Vortex Tunnel, which we call the ‘dizzy tunnel’ for good reason.

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    The Edinburgh Vaults

    30 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL Scotland
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    Head underground for a thrilling tour of the city's vaults. Your costumed guide will tell you about grizzly murders and the persecution of witches in this supposedly haunted spot. Learn about how the vaults have been used throughout the years on this truly unique Edinburgh tour.

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    Edinburgh Dungeons

    31 Market Place, Edinburgh EH1 1DF
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    Learn about Edinburgh’s dark history through the Edinburgh dungeons, a walk-through attraction that will see you meeting some of the city’s most nefarious characters. From infamous body snatchers turned murderers, Burke and Hare, to the Sawney Bean cannibal clan, you’ll be reaching for a clean pair of kecks before you’ve left.

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    Arthur’s Seat

    Edinburgh EH8 8AZ
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    As mentioned at top of the list, Castle Rock where Edinburgh Castle sits on was formed by a volcanic eruption. Well, welcome to your volcano. Not many people know but Arthur’s Seat, beloved by hikers and tourists alike is actually an extinct volcano! It hasn’t erupted in 340 million years, so we’re going to hazard a guess that it’s fine to climb.

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    Cameo Picturehouse

    The Cameo, 38 Home St, Edinburgh EH3 9LZ
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    If you’re a movie fan, then head on down to the Cameo Picturehouse, one of the oldest cinemas in Scotland. There’s no better way to unwind from a heavy session, than sitting in a dark room with a good film, so Cameo have you covered.

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    The Stand

    5 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EB
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    Start your stag do right, by laughing yourself stupid with your mates. The Stand comedy club has been entertaining Edinburgh’s residents and visitors since 1996, so they know how it is when it comes to making you chuckle.

Staying Safe in Edinburgh

Being a capital city, it's worth being mindful when it comes to safety. To ensure your group remember your Edinburgh trip for all the right reasons we've compiled six simple safety tips for stags in Edinburgh:

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Don't let any of your mates go off on their own

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Make sure everyone has your address accommodation (including any pass codes you may need)

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With lots alcohol flowing you could run into groups who try and pick a fight. Try not to engage with any other groups who may want to start a conflict

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Keep to the main areas of Edinburgh rather than straying into unfamiliar neighbourhoods that may be unsafe

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Make sure you are vigilant of pickpockets and don't put your valuables anywhere thieves can easily access them

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Make a group chat so you've all got easy contact with each other

By following these simple tips we're sure your stag do to Edinburgh will be a bobby dazzler.

Getting to Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Airport is well equipped and has plenty of routes convenient to other UK cities. It’s also only a short 30 minute journey from Edinburgh’s city centre.

AirportDuration
Heathrow Airport LHR1hr 20m | £48
Belfast International Airport BFS50m | £50
Derry Airport LDY55m | £34
Southend Airport SEN1hr 35mins | £77
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Trains to Edinburgh are reasonably priced and don’t take too much time at all (unless you’re travelling from Bristol. Sorry Bristol). Again, if you travel up the east coast, you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the coastline.

StationDuration
London4h 50m | from £74
Manchester3h 11m | from £41.10
Leeds3h 6m | from £41.60
Newcastle1h 31m | from £20.30
Liverpool3h 25m | from £27.50
Bristol6h 35m | from £94.70
Nottingham4h 46m | from £54.00
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Edinburgh isn’t just a beautiful city, it also has a beautiful travel route. The A1 will take you up along the east coast, right into the city centre.

Travel FromDistance (M)Duration
London3957h 34m
Manchester2184h 6m
Leeds2184h 15m
Newcastle1202h 27m
Liverpool2224h 16m
Bristol 3736h 30m
Nottingham2805h 13m

Edinburgh Airport to City Centre

Edinburgh Airport is a short 8 miles from the city centre and is dead easy to get to. A bus will take you around 50 minutes, but there are quicker routes via train and taxi.

ServiceApprox. Travel Time
Bus50mins.

£4.20

Train + Bus28mins

£8

Taxi28mins

£12 - £18

Average Prices in Edinburgh

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What Time of Year is Best to go on an Edinburgh Stag Do?

The best time of year to go on a stag do would be May - July and September, this way you get to benefit from the warmer weather but you don't have the crowds (or elevated prices) that the Edinburgh Fringe in August brings. You can go during the fringe, just bear in mind accommodation will be a lot more expensive and difficult to secure.

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Random Edinburgh Facts

  1. Knighted Penguin - Rank #1

    Knighted Penguin

    Edinburgh is home to the only royally knighted penguin in the world (yep, it’s a thing). Sir Nils Olav, who resides at Edinburgh Zoo, is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Norwegian Royal guard

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    Sky Scrapers

    Inventors of the sky scrapers. During the 18th century, the city was struggling to accommodate its rapidly increasing population and so decided to build up. The iconic 10-storey buildings located around Old Town were the first of their kind and were the inspiration behind the tower blocks that we know today.

  3. Balmoral Clock - Rank #3

    Balmoral Clock

    They like to be punctual. The Balmoral Clock on Princess Street has been 3 minutes fast since 1902, so commuters are not late for their trains at nearby Waverley station. The only time the clock is set to its correct time is during Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations on 31st December.

Stag Do Activities in Edinburgh

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*We take pride in our work and all of the information in the guide was correct at the time of publication - 01/10/2025. Probably.

About the Author

A graduate in ‘Drama and Scriptwriting’, Hannah is a comedy nerd that loves to write, travel, party and try new things. She’s been to twenty of LNOF’s locations and is looking forward to visiting many more. Hannah has taken part in lots of activity testing with LNOF from beer bikes to axe throwing to escape rooms to go karting. She’s also stayed in many of LNOF’s accommodation options, so she knows what’s good. As well as copywriting, Hannah has had many plays produced professionally and has written/performed comedy sketches for BBC Newcastle. She also won the Hunter Davies Young Writers Award for her piece of travel writing.

Article Updated: 01/10/2025

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