Early autumn "is a great time" for an Edinburgh stag weekend

The coming months are a great time for lads to celebrate their mate's upcoming marriage with a stag weekend in Edinburgh, it has been claimed.

Harriet O'Brien, writing for the Independent, says that the Scottish capital is a great city with a wonderful atmosphere, having plenty for visitors to see and do.

She recommends a trip to the Leith area, where lads on an Edinburgh stag weekend can find the regenerated docklands, bustling with new restaurants and bars.

Ms O'Brien also suggests a trip on The Scotch Whisky Experience at 354 Castlehill.

Costing £11, guys on a stag night in Edinburgh climb aboard a barrel-car which guides them through the whisky-making process, before proceedings are brought to an end with a tasting session.

Meanwhile, those on a stag weekend In Edinburgh should book a city centre apartment to stay in, as they have all the amenities one could want and are also close to many bars and restaurants, according to a post on the Edinburgh Festival Apartments blog.

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