MarchJournal

Look forward to gardens brimming with snowdrops, evenings out at the theatre, opera, orchestra, and some intriguing art, photography, and fossil exhibitions.

Enjoy our most beautiful Scottish gardens as they spring back to life after a long winter. The Scottish snowdrop festival opens gardens public and private for the first 2 weeks in March.

Scottish Snowdrop Festival | From the end of January until March 2026 | the Scottish Snowdrop Festival is celebrated in gardens across the country.

Edinburgh International Improv Festival | 5 - 8th March 2026

Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show | until 15th March 2026

Dine out somewhere special

The Witchery and its historic settling at the top of the Royal Mile takes you back in time, expect opulent surroundings, a Scottish themed menu and incredible wine list.
The Outsider has the most spectacular views over the Grassmarket to the Castle - perfect for lunch or supper.
The super cool and newly opened Brown's of Leith offers a mix of food and drink kiosks within a buzzing warehouse setting.
Hike over the hills to the Free Company, our fellow farmers and wonderful farm to fork eatery.
If you’re going to blow the budget in style head to Lyla where Stuart Ralston will prepare you 10 delicate-but-dazzling seafood-focused courses from the open kitchen.
Tom Kitchin's Michelin starred The Kitchin is well worth a trip to Leith or its 'pub grub' sister restaurant The Scran & Scallie comes highly recommended too.
Or for something closer to home? Why not try the riverside Papermill in Lasswade or dine in with some delicious home made meals from COOK.

Treats

For sweet treats run don't walk to the popular Lannan bakery. A stockbridge institution with queues out the door for their 'as delicious as they are photogenic' offerings. Changing seasonally the Lannan Jaffa cake and custard slices are out of this world.

Locally grown flowers

If you would like a locally grown bouquet please let us know and we can have this waiting on your arrival. The large bouquets are made up by Pentland Flowers and grown just a mile away. Passionately believing in the grown not flown philosophy the flowers are seasonal, local and really special.

Spa days

For the best country & city spas in and around Edinburgh look no further than our local spa guide.

• Drawing the Italian Renaissance | Until 8th March 2026
• Drawing on Style: Original Fashion Illustration | until 11th April 2026
• Alfred Buckham | Daredevil Photographer | until 19th April 2026
• Giants | until 14th September 2026

• The National Galleries of Scotland have a huge number of events, tours and artist workshops for both adults and children. See their website for more information.
• Hopetoun House and grounds often host ranger walks and house tours throughout the year. See their website for what's on.
• Dalkeith Country Park is very similar, bushcraft, walks and foraging workshops are hosted frequently.
• Dovecot Studios offer behind the scenes tours and workshops on tapestry, drawing and needlework.
• And last but not least, the National Museums Scotland host in depth tours for grown ups and fantastic exhibition interpretations for little ones.

For the best food, drink and local larders in and around Edinburgh we have listed some of our favourite Edinburgh and country based restaurants, shops and suppliers for your March break.

Brew your own

How about booking yourselves in to Craft Beer Kitchen. Stewarts Brewing has long invited the public in to try their hand at crafting the perfect pint. With expert guidance you can spend the day brewing your very own bespoke beer. If staying at Eastside the brewery are more than happy to send the beer on (within the UK) when it's ready. Not a bad holiday souvenir!