🇬🇧 Life Advice: Visit Edinburgh Once—Every Shot is Postcard-Perfect!
Calling all international students! 🎒✈️ Spend your Christmas break in Edinburgh—it's a photographer's paradise! After three trips, I've curated the TOP 10 most Instagrammable spots for you. 🚂 Psst... Need train tickets? Check out the Christmas Season Train Deals! 🎄🎁 📸 10 Picture-Perfect Locations 1️⃣ Calton Hill Panoramic city views + Greek-style monuments 🏛️ Best time: Sunset or snowy days ❄️ Pro tip: Use a telephoto lens for epic architectural details! 2️⃣ Royal Mile Medieval charm connecting Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace 🏰 Shoot the bustling street or frame Holyrood Palace for history vibes. 3️⃣ Edinburgh Castle Iconic snow-dusted fortress (winter = extra drama!) ☃️ Capture the full skyline from below or climb its walls for cityscapes. 4️⃣ Princes Street Gardens Fountain + castle backdrop = perfect portrait spot! ⛲ Winter magic when snow blankets the gardens. 5️⃣ Cockburn Street Marvel filming location 🎥 + cozy winter lights ✨ Snap the steep cobbled lane or moody architecture. 6️⃣ Victoria Street The real-life Diagon Alley! 🧙♂️🌈 Shoot from above for the colorful curve or pose by vintage shops. 7️⃣ St. Giles' Cathedral Gothic spires dusted with snow ❄️⛪ Frame its grand facade or intricate stained glass inside. 8️⃣ Arthur’s Seat Hike this ancient volcano for EPIC city + sea views! 🌋🌊 Sunrise/sunset = golden hour magic. 9️⃣ Scott Monument A Victorian Gothic masterpiece on Princes Street 🏰 Shoot from across the street or climb for skyline shots. 🔟 University of Edinburgh Old College One Day movie location 🎬 + snowy academic grandeur ❄️📚 Perfect for aesthetic architecture shots. 🎄 Why Edinburgh for Christmas? Fairy-tale streets dusted with snow ❄️ Cozy pubs with mulled wine 🍷 Harry Potter vibes everywhere! 🧙♂️ #StudyAbroad #Edinburgh #ChristmasTravel #PhotographySpots #UKStudents