Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Sadly they only do tours for groups of ten or more, and booked in advance, however, this iconic structure is worth taking a peek at from the outside!
28 locals recommend
Royal Observatory
Blackford HillSadly they only do tours for groups of ten or more, and booked in advance, however, this iconic structure is worth taking a peek at from the outside!
Edinburgh's lesser known 'Second-Castle' well worth a peek at if you have a spare day or want to avoid the bigger crowds!
17 locals recommend
Craigmillar Castle station
Edinburgh's lesser known 'Second-Castle' well worth a peek at if you have a spare day or want to avoid the bigger crowds!
Parks & Nature
One of Edinburgh's many iconic hills, this is a popular spot for locals to go walking/jogging, and offers some lovely (and unconventional) views of the city.
162 locals recommend
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdOne of Edinburgh's many iconic hills, this is a popular spot for locals to go walking/jogging, and offers some lovely (and unconventional) views of the city.
One of Edinburgh's most popular parks, come here to really chill like a local!!
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveOne of Edinburgh's most popular parks, come here to really chill like a local!!
Food Scene
Chocolate Tree
123 Bruntsfield PlDelicious chocolate made on site! Need I say more?
No. 1 The Grange
1 Grange RdFun and relaxed gastropub, worth a visit!
Seriously delicious fusion food, made by some of Edinburgh's most exciting chefs!
70 locals recommend
Honeycomb & Co.
1 Merchiston PlSeriously delicious fusion food, made by some of Edinburgh's most exciting chefs!
Drinks & Nightlife
A local venue well known for it's live music, often folk, but some major lashings of country-western, folk-pop, and almost anything else you can imagine (so long as it can include aucostic guitars!)
62 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StA local venue well known for it's live music, often folk, but some major lashings of country-western, folk-pop, and almost anything else you can imagine (so long as it can include aucostic guitars!)
Ornate ceilings, mahogany panels and powerful ales give this Victorian pub tons of character!
13 locals recommend
Leslies Bar
45-47 Ratcliffe TerraceOrnate ceilings, mahogany panels and powerful ales give this Victorian pub tons of character!
Entertainment & Activities
Summerhall hosts a number of events- perhaps most excitingly, a regular ceilidh club (check for dates on their site) which is fantastic for those wanting to get a sample of this traditional Scottish dancing- and join in!
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
Summerhall hosts a number of events- perhaps most excitingly, a regular ceilidh club (check for dates on their site) which is fantastic for those wanting to get a sample of this traditional Scottish dancing- and join in!