Thank you all for your input!
@Zeppole: very nice comparison. truly.
@kimhe: thanks for your suggestions. will definitely keep in mind.

I know that Novembers weather is going to be a tosser but hey, ill take all the vacation i can get.

Will post as soon as booked

"I know that Novembers weather is going to be a tosser".

Hey steady on, they're only trying to help

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tosser

I grew up in Edinburgh and I love that city but November really isn't the best time.
I would say go to Madrid and come to Edinburgh for New Year, in May or during the Summer. Especially for the Fringe which is incredible!

Madrid. We got back a few weeks ago. It was our first trip, we loved it! We were only there for 4 nights, but got out and about everywhere. We changed our schedule to late night early morning almost immediately. We did a few museums during the day, walked everywhere, used the metro and buses, even went to the race track (horses). We rented a great apartment from Spain Select on Calle Mayor which enabled us to buy food and relax between sightseeing and have some wine and do some people watching from the little balconies at the apartment.

At night we walked everywhere also with no problems. We went to the Populart nightclub and listened to some great music; Casa Granada restaurant for the 6th floor view; tapas at various little places, and the list goes on. I say yes to Madrid.