Welcome to the ultimate guide to Edinburgh hen party ideas! From activities to luxury accommodation, nights out to real hen parties, we have GOT IT ALL!
Visit the stylish Scottish capital on your hen party and you will experience a city packed full of cool and vibrant bars and restaurants, gorgeous streets lined with medieval buildings and Georgian townhouses. There is plenty to do from museums and castles to gin tours and live music!
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Edinburgh is a huge tourist destination so can easily cater to hen parties, with lots of accommodation options, things to do and a great night life. Enjoy the quaint old pubs, modern bars, world class restaurants and beautiful green spaces as you go!
The city is easy to get to with air, rail and road links across the U.K. Perfect for hen parties that have hens travelling from different places
You really don’t need to plan much to enjoy an Edinburgh hen party – simply stroll through the historic Old Town and the elegant New Town areas of the city. Both areas of the city are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Royal Mile is situated within the heart of the historic Old Town and links Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House. It is lined with beautiful buildings, tourist attractions, shops, cafes, pubs and bars. Don’t forget to check out the nearby Grassmarket area whilst you are there. It is a gorgeous Medieval square stuffed full of fun bars and pubs!
Arthur’s Seat is an ancient volcano situated within the 640 acre Holyrood Park, in the heart of the city, and is very popular with tourists. It is pretty straightforward to climb and offers gorgeous views of the city.
If you are looking for a calming few hours during a hectic hen do then head to the Royal Botanic Gardens, which offer 70 acres of lush gardens just to the north of the New Town. Admissions to the garden are free – bonus!
Experience a lively night out with plenty of pubs, bars and clubs in the heart of the medieval Old Town.
Escape the bustle of the city centre {via the tram!} and head to Edinburgh’s coolest suburb, Leith. Leith is situated on the coast and is home to some of the best restaurants in the city and chic bars.
George Street is stuffed full of bars and restaurants from chain bars through to more trendy nightclubs. There is plenty to keep you busy to the wee hours.
Edinburgh is easily accessed by car, plane and rail. Find out how to get there below!
It is well connected to the UK’s motorway network. Drive times are:
Edinburgh offers direct rail services to the following train stations:
An exclusive use property and an oasis, Drylaw House is located in the heart of Edinburgh. Drylaw House is the perfect accommodation if you are looking for a luxury hen party house in Edinburgh.
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Blossom and Jasmine host mobile pamper hen parties at your hen party accommodation. They also host them at the venue of your choice. They offer a wide range of mobile pamper treatments. This includes massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, hair styling, makeovers or reflexology.
Get inspired by this real hen party in Edinburgh – featuring life drawing, flower crowns and beautiful hen party house. If you love this real hen party inspiration, you may also like this right royal hen party in Brighton.
Take a look at the full feature on this real hen party in Edinburgh!
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