THE BEST SEAT IN EDINBURGH

Next time you are on a trip to Edinburgh and you are asked to take a seat, head for the hills to Arthur's Seat- afterall it is the best seat in the house and on your stag night you deserve the best. Naturally the practicalities of such a feat mean it could be quite a distraction from your delicious dinner or paintballing session, but the fact remains in Edinburgh, such a feat is possible, and this is precisely the point.

It is the unique geography of Edinburgh that has made it such a welcome retreat for many. A buzzing city complete with ancient architecture juxtaposed with neoclassical buildings, with the frothy sea on one side and the breathtaking hills to the other. It's this rare combination of nature and city that allows Edinburgh to be the ideal location, to be all at once a nightclub hotspot and a countryside retreat. Here are the finest cuts of Edinburgh to be enjoyed by the stag and his young bucks:

Comedy

Edinburgh is home to a thriving comedy scene. Unsurprising really considering the city plays host to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the comedy of which is world renowned as the maker and breaker of future comedians.

Sport

Edinburgh is home to two very good teams (both with a notorious rivalry), the Hearts and the Hibs. If you want to see some die-hard fans singing their hearts out, these teams are worth seeing.

The city by night

Edinburgh has an incredible night life, with a range of nightclubs playing host to some the world's biggest djs and bands, plus even if you don't manage to book in advance, there will always be a swinging bar or two open until the 'wee' hours.

The hills by day

A short commute away and find yourself in a natural paradise or open fields and a nipping wind to get you in the mood to move for your Edinburgh stag night (more info)- or better still your weekend. Paintball, clay pigeon shooting or 4x4 driving, there are a number of adrenalin pumping activites to keep the cold at bay. Follow by a local ale from an authentic country pub for a little something extra.