Anotification from my pedometer flashed up on my phone, congratulating me on completing more flights of steps in the last two days than in the past month. The tech was largely redundant in this case, with my aching thighs proof of the fact I'd been marching up and down Edinburgh's dramatic topography.
Thankfully I was visiting between peak seasons, avoiding the crowds that come for Edinburgh's internationally renowned summer festivals, and who brave the icy weather for raucous Hogmanay parties. But VisitScotland, the country's national marketing organisation, is keen to make Edinburgh a year-round destination, spreading its appeal beyond fairytale winters and lively summers. “In years gone by there was quite a gulf between February and August, but we want visitors to have a high-quality experience throughout the year,” explains Neil Christison, regional director at VisitScotland.
That's not to say the city is devoid of attractions
