A hen weekend in Edinburgh is food for thought

Now, let’s start by saying just one thing. A girl’s wedding is perhaps the most important day in her life and it is one of those occasions that certainly requires what we refer to as ‘the three Ps’…planning, planning and planning!

Before the big day, however, is the big send-off and the bridesmaid must decide where to take the hen party …again, you could do a lot worse than adopt the ‘three Ps’ policy discussed above.

Edinburgh has emerged as somewhat of a hot-spot for hen weekend celebrations in recent years, and for good reason. With history, culture, pubs, clubs and a myriad of mad activities at your disposal, it’s easy to see why bride-to-bes flock to the Scottish capital in their droves. And fret not, Edinburgh is a big enough city to manage the horde of hens quite comfortably.

But there is another side to the city that is famous for giving the world the telephone (Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh), James Bond (well, Sir Sean Connery…) and Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle...). And that’s food.

Hen weekends in Edinburgh: perfect for tripping the food fantastic

That’s right, Edinburgh is known the world over for many things, but fine food probably isn’t one of them. But any hen party arriving in Scotland’s capital city should know that there is some splendid eating to be had here.

And that is good news for hen weekends and the high-life. Edinburgh has four restaurants with a much-coveted Michelin-star, with plumed horse , the kitchin, Martin Wishart and Number one all serving up the most exquisite food. We recommend the tasting menus!

There is a plethora of fine dining to be had in what can only be described as one of the world’s beautiful cities. So make sure the bride-to-be brings her appetite to Edinburgh and is well prepared to tuck into some fantastic fodder. You won’t regret it!