Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Figgate Park station
It is a lovely stroll by side a burn
Arthur's Seat
It is a wonderful park in the heart of Edinburgh
It is a beautiful beach overlooking the River Forth to the Fife Coast
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeIt is a beautiful beach overlooking the River Forth to the Fife Coast
If you have a car then it's quick and easy to get to and a great place for all the family. An adventure playground, good shopping and a lovely cafe, plus a great park of course!!
70 locals recommend
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateIf you have a car then it's quick and easy to get to and a great place for all the family. An adventure playground, good shopping and a lovely cafe, plus a great park of course!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great historic bar, if it's good enough for The Queen then it can't be bad.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayGreat historic bar, if it's good enough for The Queen then it can't be bad.
Sightseeing
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateRoyal Palace
Castle Rock
You can't miss it!
Essentials
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdShopping
George Street
George StreetArts & Culture
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StEverything you need to know about Scottish history and culture housed in two very different but equally great buildings - and it's free!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Everything you need to know about Scottish history and culture housed in two very different but equally great buildings - and it's free!
Food Scene
A great local spot to each breakfast/lunch or brunch looking out directly across the beach and Firth of Forth to Fife. Just a 10 minute stroll from the house.
81 locals recommend
The Beach House
57 Bath StA great local spot to each breakfast/lunch or brunch looking out directly across the beach and Firth of Forth to Fife. Just a 10 minute stroll from the house.
Situated on Portobello Beach Promenade Miro's serve delicious cakes, light lunches and provide a great view out across the water to Fife.
23 locals recommend
Miros
25-25a PromenadeSituated on Portobello Beach Promenade Miro's serve delicious cakes, light lunches and provide a great view out across the water to Fife.
A great local, lively restaurant and bar on Portobello High Street. Good quality pub grub and if it's busy, or a nice night then head out back to the cute bathing huts set up to allow you to enjoy your drinks outdoors (they come with heaters!)
47 locals recommend
Guild of Foresters
40 Portobello High StA great local, lively restaurant and bar on Portobello High Street. Good quality pub grub and if it's busy, or a nice night then head out back to the cute bathing huts set up to allow you to enjoy your drinks outdoors (they come with heaters!)
A sister restaurant to the better known 'The Kitchin' but we prefer the more relaxed atmosphere here. Booking in advance is essential though so don't leave it until you arrive.
86 locals recommend
Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceA sister restaurant to the better known 'The Kitchin' but we prefer the more relaxed atmosphere here. Booking in advance is essential though so don't leave it until you arrive.