Kings of Leon have announced their biggest ever Scottish gig. See it and stay in Edinburgh with Serviced City Pads.

Highly-acclaimed American rock band Kings of Leon are to play Murrayfield next June. This afternoon’s announcement that the family group will play at the home of Scottish Rugby – on Sunday 26 June 2011 – follows hard on the heels of confirmation that Bon Jovi will play at Murrayfield on Wednesday 22 June 2011.

The rocker family will play Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on June 26 this year. It puts paid to rumours they were going to headline next year’s T in the Park. It also stops the grumbles from fans who were incensed the group didn’t include any Scottish dates in their December tour of the UK later this year.

The Murrayfield gig will see the group – singer Caleb Followill, his brothers Nathan, Jared and cousin Matthew – play at the home of rugby. The stadium has a capacity of 67,000 and the biggest Scots venue they had headlined before that had been Glasgow’s SECC in December 2008, although they also headlined T in the Park in 2009.

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The band can’t wait to get back to Scotland and Caleb admitted they keep touring because he has been used to being on the road from birth. He said: “Immediately after my birth, my mom had a little suitcase and put it in between her legs in the footwell of the front seat and laid me in it. “From the word go I was always in the car, so touring was never going to be a problem.”

The band will perform in five UK venues next summer, including a return to London’s Hyde Park, the scene of last year’s triumphant headline performance to 65,000 fans. They will also play shows in Coventry, Sunderland and Manchester. They reached No1 in the UK album charts with fifth album Come Around Sundown which became their third consecutive album to debut at No1. It also took the biggest week one sales of the year and the biggest ever first week digital sales. The Followills, who release new single Pyro on December 6, were in London this week and played seven tracks f rom their latest album, including current hit Radioactive.

The band had a few teething problems early on as they struggled to kick off new track Mary, with singer Caleb later telling the crowd: We are doing some songs we have never played before and we are playing some we haven’t played in a long time, so bear with us.

We’re sure they’ll be better rehearsed in time for Murrayfield.

If you or anybody you know is coming to Edinburgh then try staying in one of our serviced apartments. They are more comfortable and more spacious than a hotel room, allowing you and your friends a place to relax and cater for yourselves. Serviced City Pads have apartments throughout the UK. One of our Edinburgh apartments could be exactly what you’re looking for. Get in touch and see what we can find for your visit to Edinburgh. You can send us an email or you can call 08443358866 to talk to one of our reservations team who will be happy to help you find an apartment.

If you sometimes feel nostalgic for football’s past when teams spent much of the season knee deep in mud then this Serviced City Pads blog may be of great interest to you. These days a bad pitch is a rarity at the highest levels of the game – just look at the beautiful playing surface at Arsenal’s Emirates stadium. The development of playing surfaces has undoubtedly led to a much more aesthetically pleasing style of football and has been good for the game.

However, that’s not to say that that there isn’t a lot of fun to be had from watching two teams battle it out in more adverse playing conditions, and this is exactly what you will find at the Swamp Soccer World Championships which will be taking place in Edinburgh this year from the 25th – 26th June 2011. A swamp soccer match lasts for 24 minutes and has 6 players on each team. You can find out more about the tournament by visiting their official site.

Perhaps you and your friends will be attending the event; you may even be challenging for glory yourself. Dare you take on the mighty Real Mudrid or Swampdoria?

If you are either a spectator or a participant at the Swamp Soccer World Championships you will need somewhere to stay. Here at Serviced City Pads, we have a range of apartments available through our apartment operators, from studio and one bedroom apartments all the way up to three and four bedroom apartments which are ideal for big groups. You can see all the serviced apartments we have available in Edinburgh by visiting its city page on our website. Serviced apartments are an increasingly popular choice as they offer far more space and comfort than a traditional hotel room. They are a perfect place to relax in during your visit to Edinburgh.

To find a serviced apartment in Edinburgh for your visit through Serviced City Pads, contact us either through our website or by calling us on 0844-335-8866 and one of our reservations team will be happy to help you.

Horror as a rule is a much maligned and underappreciated genre – when they are handing out the big awards and the cultural kudos, horror seems to be the weirdo in the corner that no-one pays much attention to whilst the latest piece of “serious” drama garners all the acclaim. However, the best horror films don’t need the validation of critics and the film industry as they are more than capable of haunting our cultural consciousness and what better place to do this than from the edge of things, in the shadows?

All the same, it is great to see the return of the annual Dead by Dawn horror festival to Edinburgh this year after it took a break in 2010. The festival, which began in 1993, will be back at Edinburgh Filmhouse from the 5^th – 8^th May 2011 to terrify audiences. You can see the programme of events by visiting their official site. The festival will have some big main features, as well as a variety of short films. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a festival for gorehounds – there will be psychological horror, and all kinds of downright weird shorts.

If you are planning to attend the Dead by Dawn festival then one thing that shouldn’t frighten you that weekend is the search for accommodation. You can get in touch with us here at Serviced City Pads and we can find options for you through our apartment operators. More and more people are turning to apartments over the traditional hotel room – they offer far more space and comfort at affordable prices. Most apartments will have a lounge and dining area and a fully-fitted kitchen – it’s like a home away from home. Click here to see the range of serviced apartments available in Edinburgh.

To find a serviced apartment in Edinburgh for your visit through Serviced City Pads, contact us either through our website or by calling us on 0844-335-8866 and one of our reservations team will be happy to help you.

Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most beautiful and historically interesting cities, and is also Scotland’s capital. Edinburgh’s history dates back to Roman times (AD79) with the city growing in size and stature throughout the middle ages. Much of the stunning architecture dates back to Georgian and Victoria times. Thankfully many of the beautiful buildings situated throughout the old town were preserved and returned to their former glory, during a time when other British cities were pulling down their heritage and replacing it with concrete. Edinburgh is a visually stunning place to visit.

Serviced City Pads has a fantastic range of serviced apartments in Edinburgh for you to choose from. Whatever your group size, requirements or reason for your visit then we can provide serviced accommodation to suit you. See for yourself and make an enquiry to one of our knowledgeable reservations team who can take you through the options and find an apartment that is best for you. Don’t have your stay dictated to you by staying in the same hotels. Our serviced apartments in Edinburgh can be your home away from home and can allow you the freedom to truly explore everything this city has to offer.

We can provide you with fully fitted and furnished apartments in locations spanning the whole city. If you wish to visit Endinburgh then call our reservations team today on 08443358866. Serviced City Pads are the premier booking agency for serviced accommodation in Edinburgh and across the UK We can offer you a varied choice of excellent value serviced apartments. Many of our apartments are available to book online. We can also offer you a personal booking service from a team with strong local knowledge.

The beautiful City of Edinburgh is an enchanting for a city break break this winter with a whole range of sights of things to do you will be spoilt for choice, many visitors in the UK and throughout the World just love to visit the enchanting City of Edinburgh. Serviced City Pads supply short and long stay serviced apartment accommodation throughout central Edinburgh, you can contact the reservations team on 0844 335 8866.

Add to this our diverse range of attractions from Dynamic Earth which is a Science centre in Edinburgh. It is a prominent visitors attraction in the city, and also functions as a conference venue. It sits in the Holyrrod area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arhtur’s Seat.

The centre opened in 1999 as one of the first major projects supported by the UK’s Millennium Commission. The project was the centrepiece of an urban regeneration plan which served to bring vitality landnark building, the William Younger Centre.Serviced City Pads.

The building’s structure consists of a steel mast-supported membrane stretched over the steel skeleton. It was designed by architects Michael Hopkins and Partners. The principle focus of Our Dynamic Earth is to facilitate a better public understanding of the processes that have shaped the Earth also known as Earth Science. The centre’s Scientific Director is the prominent Scottish Geologist and science communicator Dr Stuart Munro who was intrumental in the establishment of the facility, formulating the interpretative plan for the exhibition and working with the designers to ensure the exhibitions scientific accuracy. Serviced City Pads have supplied serviced apartments in Edinburgh for the last 2 years and are considered a great alternative to Hotels with more space and a home away from home feel. Guests can stay from 1 night up until 1 year from leisure to corporate guests.

For a capital city Edinburgh is is a surprisingly green place and even in the heart, your never far from wide open spaces where you can take in amazing views, or just relax and enjoy the great winter outdoors and crips winter days Edinburgh has to offer. The surronding coast and coutryside of Edinburgh is perfect for beach walks in the Gullane or Yellowcraigs with walking ideas along the Pentland Hills and country parks like Beecraigs near Linlithgow. The area also has a wealth of ideas along the Pentland Hills and country parks like Beecraigs near Linlithgow. The area has a wealth of ideas for days out or longer stays with things to see and do like the Union Canal, The Scottish Mining Museum and the Scottish Seabird Centre.

Indulge yourself too with the vast array of places to eat with our many EatScotland eateries throughout the area, offering seasonally, locally sourced produce.Serviced City Pads have been booking serviced apartments for the last 3 years and operate throughout the UK.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be taking place from the 5th to the 29th August this year, and if you will be attending the event and haven’t yet sorted out somewhere to stay then you should get in touch with us here at Serviced City Pads. It’s never too soon to book for the  Edinburgh Fringe, as demand for accommodation is always extremely high and if you leave it too late you risk being left empty-handed.
A quick visit to our website will let you see the wide range of serviced apartments that we have available through our apartment operators. Whether you are travelling alone or in a large group there are a number of options that are available – an increasing number of which can now be booked online.
For one or two people, we have a number of small apartments, for example the Ocean Apartments. These one bedroom apartments are comfortable and spacious, with a living and dining area and kitchen. There are also two bedroom apartments available at Ocean Apartments – these can sleep up to 4 or 6 people.
At the other end of the spectrum, we have Edinburgh apartments that can accommodate large groups such as the Playhouse and Royal Mile three bedroom apartments. These apartments can accommodate up to 8 people, perfect for a group of friends travelling to the Festival Fringe together.
The apartments on our site are in many different locations across Edinburgh – you can see exactly where by looking at the googlemaps provided with each listing. Most are in great locations for access to the city centre and the restaurants and bars.
If you like the look of any of these apartments, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible. Our reservations team can provide you with a number of options for your stay – just tell us what you need and we can do the hard work for you. Booking somewhere for the Festival Fringe needn’t be a hassle!

Fancy expanding your horizons and going somewhere different for a night out? Why not try Edinburgh. The Scottish Capital has a lot to offer and provides an alternative night life to your usual Saturday night.  Edinburgh has a large number of pubs, clubs and restaurants. In recent years George Street in the New Town has grown in prominence, with a large number of new, upmarket public houses and nightclubs opening, along with a number on the parallel Queen Street. Stockbridge and the waterfront at Leith are also increasingly fashionable areas, with a number of pins, clubs and restaurants. 

The largest nightclubs are Lava & Ignite and City Nightclub, as well as The University’s student union, Potterrow. Smaller commercial venues include Base, Faith, Stereo and Karma. In recent year’s night clubs on George Street such as Opal Lounge, Lulu’s, Why Not and Shanghai have become popular.

The main alternative, indie and rock nights are hosted at The Hive, Opium and Studio 24. The Liquid Room re-opened on 4^th August 2010 after undergoing a full re-fit, after being damaged by the fire that destroyed an Indian restaurant which was situated behind it in December 2008. The GRV, Cabaret Voltaire, The Bongo Club and Sneaky Pete’s now host the majority of underground events in Edinburgh. 

So if you are looking to visit Edinburgh for a good night out, why not stay in a fully serviced apartment to provide you with more freedom than given by staying in hotels. Our Edinburgh Apartments provide spacious and high quality accommodation, giving you everything you need. All of our apartments are situated in prime locations, meaning you won’t have a long way to go to get to the pubs and clubs. Not only saving you money on taxi costs, but also taking the worry out of how you are going to get home!

Here at Serviced City Pads, we ensure we provide a wide range of service apartments, accommodating a wide range of people. So if you want to visit Edinburgh with all of your friends, you don’t have to worry about being split up. As our apartments can cater to larger numbers.

So if you are looking for accommodation in Edinburgh and fancy staying in a more special environment than those provided by hotels, then contact Serviced City Pads and we can help you find the most suitable apartment for you, We also provide 5000 apartments in over 30 cities across the UK

Each year Edinburgh is host to arguably the world’s biggest and best New Year celebrations. If you want to make your New Year one to remember then Serviced City Pads can help. We have a fantastic range of Edinburgh apartments in great locations to allow you to explore this historic city as well as getting involved in Hogmanay.

Stay in one of our serviced apartments and immerse yourself in this world renowned event. Opening with a spectacular torchlight procession creating a river of fire from the historic Royal Mile to the Son et Lumiére and with a fireworks finale on Calton Hill this is certainly not something to be missed. Call a member of our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 and we will be happy to help make your New Year’s party your best yet.

Street parties and carnivals mean you could be forgiven for mistaking this event more for Rio in the summer than Scotland in the winter but the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere is one which attracts visitors from every corner of the globe. Keep in the spirit of the occasion and stay in one of our serviced apartments. These Edinburgh apartments offer unique accommodation which goes hand in hand with the programme of music, dance, literature, art, concerts and sporting events not to be found anywhere else in the world. Make the trip with the help of Serviced City Pads and you won’t regret it.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay once again welcomes the very best in music and art throughout the festival with appearances this year from Biffy Clyro, KT Tunstall, The Coral, The Charlatans and Billy Bragg to name but a few. Enjoy this stellar line-up with Serviced City Pads. We can provide you with serviced apartments in Edinburgh which cater to your needs and requirements. Whatever you reason for travelling, we are able to help.

Keep the party going well into 2011. Call Serviced City Pads today on 0844 335 8866.

The Edinburgh International Science Festival is coming back to Edinburgh again in 2011 for the 22^nd time. The festival will take place from Saturday 9^th April 2011 to Friday 22^nd April 2011. As usual the festival will feature hundreds of talks, tours and exhibitions for children, families and adults in various locations around the city.

If you’ve not heard of it before, the Edinburgh International Science Festival is one of the largest science festivals in Europe with the last event in 2010 containing over 200 different science events across Edinburgh.  Not only is it a great opportunity for the public to celebrate some of the inventions and innovations of the world of technology and science, but also gives scientists a chance to share their work and passion for science with the public. This is done through hundreds of different events including shows, workshops, exhibitions and lectures. Have a look at the festival website to check out the events for this year and latest news, www.sciencefestival.co.uk.

Last year’s Edinburgh International Science Festival was a great success and the festival won the title of ‘Best Cultural Event’ at the Scottish Event Awards in September. So expect more of the same in 2011 with a new programme of events ready to amaze and excite the public’s imagination.

As you can imagine the Edinburgh International Science Festival is a hugely popular event with children and families, and many parents will be looking to plan a weekend or week up in Edinburgh. As far as accommodation is concerned Edinburgh has a wide variety of options but there is one in particular that is ideal for families and that is serviced apartments. With a separate bedroom and twice the space of a normal hotel room, serviced apartments provide a much welcome change for parents away with their families. After spending a whole day out and about with the kids, having the comfort of your own bedroom and knowing that with the self-catering facilities you can cater for even the fussiest of children, a serviced apartment is the logical choice for family accommodation in Edinburgh.

Serviced City Pads are one of the leading supplies of serviced apartments in Edinburgh and have a wide variety of apartments available to offer across Edinburgh city centre, so if you are looking to book accommodation for the Edinburgh International Science Festival, then why not give us a call on 0844 709 8000 or visit our website at www.servicedcitypads.com to see what we can do for your stay.

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Edinburgh is promising sparkle galore today with the unveiling of spectacular Christmas plans for the city centre, backed by the Capitals biggest winter marketing drive ever.

Edinburgh is the best city in Britain for a Christmas break. Scotlands Capital is stunningly beautiful for the rest of the year too but at Christmas, it becomes truly magical experience, the heart of Edinburghs winter festival and here’s why.

Christmas shopping, winter family fun and lots of other activities take place in a sparkling Edinburgh city centre. Hardly any other city on the world has the ability to bring excellent shopping and the magic of Christmas so close together, and at the centre of Edinburghs capital as well. Events and festive Christmas celebrations take place throughout the city from Princess Street itself with the Gardens, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle in the Old Town to George Street in the New Town.

The winter festival in Edinburgh lasts for more than a month, starting with the Christmas lights switch on in late November, followed by Christmas time in fairytale-like Edinburgh, and finally, finishing off with the Hogmanay 4-day long celebrations.Serviced City Pads.

There’s no doubt  that the best thing about Christmas in Edinburgh is the Winter Wonderland, a mix of fairground rides, Ferris Wheel, outdoor Ice Rink, hot food stands, Christmas Fair and traditional German Christmas market. These are still open for visitors for nearly 4 weeks.

Other Christmas events include the Santa Run, Edinburgh’s attempt at breaking the record for the largest gathering of Santas, the Reindeer Gardens in West Princess Street Gardens and carol concerts theoughout Scotlands Capital. Serviced City Pads.
Our Iconic Torchlight procession remains the favourite with Hogmanay festisval goers of all ages. The event created a dramatic ‘river of fire’ throught the city, form the Royal Mile to Carlton Hill.

The procession, which has been a record crowd of around 25,000 in attendance, was led off from the City Chambers by the Up Helly Aa Vikings and massed pipes and drums. A trail was blazed through the centre of Edinburgh, down the Mound, along Princess Street and into Waterloo Place on its way to Carlton Hill. The culmination of the process on Carlton Hill saw lighting of fire scultures along with music and other performers.

The evening concluded with a sensational fireworks display that wowed the crowd and sent everyone on their way for the remaining Hogmanay festivities to come.

Our brand new spectacular event, Boogie wonderland is set to be the funkiest gig in town and will give partygoers the perfect chance to dust off those platforms and get dressed up to the nines. A full-on tribute to the seventies hosted by the boogieman himself, organisers are calling for ticket holders to dig out those shiny catsuits, don those flairs and chessy moustaches and groove under the glitter ball to a truly Top opf the Pops, seventies soundtrack featuring a whole cast of retro tribute bands. Serviced City Pads supply Serviced Apartments throughout Edinburgh, please contact the reservations team on 0844 335 8866.