Guidebook for Edinburgh
parks and nature
The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links are wonderful open, green recreational spaces in the middle of the city. Great for everyone. There are 3 playgrounds & several cafes, tennis courts & golf
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveThe Meadows and Bruntsfield Links are wonderful open, green recreational spaces in the middle of the city. Great for everyone. There are 3 playgrounds & several cafes, tennis courts & golf
A proper hill in the middle of the city. Great views, and a beautiful place!
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
A proper hill in the middle of the city. Great views, and a beautiful place!
Food Scene
Great coffee and fantastic cakes! Super location, especially during the festival. This is a Swedish style cafe near to The Meadows.
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanGreat coffee and fantastic cakes! Super location, especially during the festival. This is a Swedish style cafe near to The Meadows.
This is at the centre of the Grassmarket area and is an authentic French restaurant. It is a relaxed place to dine and has some good special offers.
51 locals recommend
Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketThis is at the centre of the Grassmarket area and is an authentic French restaurant. It is a relaxed place to dine and has some good special offers.
Loudon's is very close to our house and offers lovely coffee and cakes. It's a nice place to sit with the family. It also has free wifi
189 locals recommend
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeLoudon's is very close to our house and offers lovely coffee and cakes. It's a nice place to sit with the family. It also has free wifi
Tiny, local restaurant in Bruntsfield. Really innovative, inspiring menu and a great wine list. Definitely book ahead if you decide you want to eat here.
108 locals recommend
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthTiny, local restaurant in Bruntsfield. Really innovative, inspiring menu and a great wine list. Definitely book ahead if you decide you want to eat here.
This is a cosy, local, vegan cafe and restaurant. It offers vegan beer and wine and a selection of burgers, nachos, salads, desserts etc. It is a 100% plant-based menu and the food is really delicious!
11 locals recommend
Seeds For The Soul Ltd
167 Bruntsfield PlThis is a cosy, local, vegan cafe and restaurant. It offers vegan beer and wine and a selection of burgers, nachos, salads, desserts etc. It is a 100% plant-based menu and the food is really delicious!
Bentoya
13 Bread StReally delicious Japanese food. We love this place!
The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketMussels and steaks - the name says it all
Great burger joint - locally sourced grass fed meat, vegan and veggie options
61 locals recommend
Bread Meats Bread
90-92 Lothian RdGreat burger joint - locally sourced grass fed meat, vegan and veggie options
Book well in advance - this place is tiny but the food is truly delicious
8 locals recommend
LeftField
12 Barclay TerraceBook well in advance - this place is tiny but the food is truly delicious
Sightseeing
This is a ruined castle just on the outskirts of the city centre. It is a great place to escape the hubbub of the city, especially at festival time. Superb for a game of hide & seek with the kids!
58 locals recommend
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadThis is a ruined castle just on the outskirts of the city centre. It is a great place to escape the hubbub of the city, especially at festival time. Superb for a game of hide & seek with the kids!
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetNational Museum of Scotland
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdDrinks & Nightlife
This is a nice bar that also sells food. It is very close to our house and has an outside space for good weather. I would recommend their veggie breakfast and coffee!
92 locals recommend
The Blackbird
37-39 Leven StThis is a nice bar that also sells food. It is very close to our house and has an outside space for good weather. I would recommend their veggie breakfast and coffee!
Brilliant selection of craft beer in an historic building. Also serves food
65 locals recommend
Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StBrilliant selection of craft beer in an historic building. Also serves food
A friendly little bar on Rose Street. Has an excellent selection of whiskies on offer and has Scottish folk music sessions several times a week.
43 locals recommend
The Rat Pack - Piano & Cocktail Bar
9 Shandwick PlaceA friendly little bar on Rose Street. Has an excellent selection of whiskies on offer and has Scottish folk music sessions several times a week.
Parks & Nature
Visiting the Botanical Garden is a very relaxing day out. There is a lot to see here, including an art gallery in Inverleith House.
If it's a rainy day, visit the hothouses to see the tropical plants.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceVisiting the Botanical Garden is a very relaxing day out. There is a lot to see here, including an art gallery in Inverleith House.
If it's a rainy day, visit the hothouses to see the tropical plants.