An interactive history of Edinburgh

The story of Burke and Hare and the West Port murders is one of Edinburgh's most sensational crime stories.

For over a decade, when talking about the future of the internet, the word was "convergence". Well, now that broadband is ubiquitous, the c word really seems to be happening.

The internet age has brought on a painful transformation for the print media everywhere, and the press in Edinburgh and Scotland is no exception with constant rounds of cost-cuttings and consolidat

In this section of EG, we carry useful Edinburgh media

Edinburgh Photographs

There are hundreds of Edinburgh pictures in EG's Edinburgh Photo Galleries

Photographic clubs

Once upon a time, you could count the number of maps of Edinburgh on the web on your hands. Today, dynamic, interactive maps are an intregral part of any web site worth its salt.

Some of the cheapest flights to Edinburgh are via Glasgow airport. The difference between flying direct to Edinburgh airport and via Glasgow is probably an hour or so.

As the UK's second most popular tourist destination, Edinburgh has a broad selection of accommodation from cosy B&Bs to top flight hotels.

• Edinburgh Transport Getting to and from Edinburgh.

Edinburgh was built on a hill - seven of them, in fact - but walking is still one of the best ways to get around and a great way to take in

Edinburgh trams are due to come into service in 2011.

• First Edinburgh Bus journeys in the Central and Fife regions. Includes fare, route and offers.

Trains in Edinburgh

Edinburgh airport is 20 minutes by car from

• Edinburgh has plenty of black cab taxis and decent public transport.

Edinburgh has rain, wind, hills, and traffic is often heavy. So it may come as a surprise to learn that it is considered one of the better cities for cycling in the UK.

Getting to, and getting around, the Scottish capital.

A compendium of useful information, media and tips on the Scottish capital for both visitors and residents.