Edinburgh
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Castle View Cigars opens in Edinburgh with a view fit for a king and queen
Edinburgh has welcomed a new addition to its growing cigar scene this week with the opening of Castle View Cigars, a luxury tobacconist offering what might be one of the city’s most picturesque settings. Located at 15 Frederick Street, the shop takes its name from the sweeping view of Edinburgh Castle visible just as visitors…
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Edinburgh: Tomintoul & Nicaraguan Cigars Tasting Evening
Virtual ticket for an in-person event; Tomintoul & Nicaraguan Cigars Tasting.
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Meet the Makers 2025: The ultimate cigar & whisky experience at Carlowrie Castle, Scotland
Wow, wow, wow—what a weekend. I’ve recently returned from Edinburgh, Scotland, still buzzing from one of THE cigar events of the year—and still recovering! Meet the Makers, held Saturday, 26th July 2025, was a rare opportunity: where we got to spend the entire day in a Scottish castle, sipping world-class whisky, smoking some of the…
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Meet The Makers 2025 – UK cigar and whisky event in Edinburgh, Scotland
Imagine having a top-notch dram while enjoying the perfect cigar, all in the company of the very people who create them, against the stunning backdrop of a Scottish castle. If this sounds like an ideal set up, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26, 2025! Edinburgh is set to host an event unlike any other—‘Meet…
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A visit to Robert Graham Whisky & Cigar shop in Edinburgh, Scotland
During my recent trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the world-renowned Fringe Festival, I made time to explore the city’s cigar scene, visiting some fantastic spots, including the Puffin Rooms, which I posted about last week. Before returning to London, I couldn’t resist making a special detour to the Robert Graham Whisky & Cigar shop. This…
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A visit to La Casa del Habano at Puffin Rooms in Edinburgh, Scotland
Every few years, I make a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, specifically to attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. You might recall a couple of years ago when I blogged about some of the cigar venues I visited during one of those trips: Smoking cigars in Edinburgh, ScotlandPart 1 – The Cigar BoxPart 2 – Hotel Du VinPart 3…
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Puffin Rooms cigar terrace opens to the public in Edinburgh, Scotland
For weeks Mitchell Orchant of CGars Ltd has been teasing folk across his social media feeds about the opening of a brand new cigar terrace in Edinburgh, Scotland. Yesterday it finally opened to the public – say hello to La Casa del Habano & Puffin Rooms. The CGars website goes into more detail about the…
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Smoking cigars in Edinburgh, Scotland – Part 3 – Jeffrey St
For the third and final part of my recent cigar adventure in Edinburgh, Scotland, I talk about my visit to… Jeffrey St. Whisky & Tobacco12-14 Jeffrey St Edinburgh ScotlandEH1 1DT United Kingdom This is a specialist Whisky & Tobacco shop which opened in 2014. It is situated in heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. They sell…
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Smoking cigars in Edinburgh, Scotland – Part 2 – Hotel Du Vin
The weather was surprisingly decent during a recent trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, apart from one day where there was a little rain… when it started I happened to stumble across… Hotel du Vin 11 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ I have only heard of this place on my social media accounts and remember seeing that…
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Smoking cigars in Edinburgh, Scotland – Part 1 – The Cigar Box
Following a wee trip up to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I decided that this trip wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a couple of cigar stores! First stop, the nearest one to my accommodation according to a quick search on Google maps, happened to be… The Cigar Box361 High St, Edinburgh,…