Visiting Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a beautiful and busy city. The transport links are very good and there are plenty of places to stay. August is a particularly busy month with the International Festival, Royal Military Tattoo, Festival Fringe and more taking place.

There are many festivals through the year and here is a round-up of some of them:

  • April – Edinburgh International Science Festival
  • May – Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
  • June – Edinburgh International Film Festival
  • July – Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
  • July & August – Edinburgh Art Festival
  • August – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
  • August – Edinburgh International Festival
  • August – The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
  • August – Edinburgh International Book Festival
  • October – Scottish International Storytelling Festival
  • December – Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is situated right next to the stunning centre of Edinburgh
Kelley Terlip

Kelley Terlip

Kelley Terlip came from the United States of America to attend our Three Month Beginners Certificate Course in September 2012. Since she left us she has been very busy building a successful career in food. We asked Kelley to tell us about her time at ENTCS and what she has done since.

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Maria Lima

Maria Lima

Maria Lima, from Portugal, took the Six Month Practical Cookery Diploma in April 2015. She worked in Edinburgh for over a year before returning to Portugal. Her career is going from strength to strength. Maria told us why she chose the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School.

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