Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Arthurs Seat is an extinct volcano and is situated next to Holyrood Palace. Most people love to climb to the top and take in the spectacular views of Edinburgh.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthurs Seat is an extinct volcano and is situated next to Holyrood Palace. Most people love to climb to the top and take in the spectacular views of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh castle is situated in the town centre it is at the top of the royal mile /High street. As you walk down from the castle the street is surrounded by little closes where you will find pubs and cafes tucked away. if you walk from the entrance of the castle all the way downhill for 1 mile you will come to Holyrood Palace surrounded in history and Arthur seat an extinct volcano (Kings park) .
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh castle is situated in the town centre it is at the top of the royal mile /High street. As you walk down from the castle the street is surrounded by little closes where you will find pubs and cafes tucked away. if you walk from the entrance of the castle all the way downhill for 1 mile you will come to Holyrood Palace surrounded in history and Arthur seat an extinct volcano (Kings park) .
A wonderful place to learn about the ice age and many other points of interest eg. how earth evolved
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadA wonderful place to learn about the ice age and many other points of interest eg. how earth evolved
This famous hill is situated at the end of princes street. it is home to the national monument and fantastic views of Edinburgh. a very enjoyable day out for a picnic. it also holds the pagan festival and the vikings celebration fires at new year.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillThis famous hill is situated at the end of princes street. it is home to the national monument and fantastic views of Edinburgh. a very enjoyable day out for a picnic. it also holds the pagan festival and the vikings celebration fires at new year.
Lovely small castle and grounds. it also has a little tea room and japanese gardens with stunning views of cramond island and the coast.
43 locals recommend
Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd SLovely small castle and grounds. it also has a little tea room and japanese gardens with stunning views of cramond island and the coast.
Stunning old village within Edinburgh with walks along the water of leith only 5 mins from East end of princes Street
268 locals recommend
Dean Village
Dean PathStunning old village within Edinburgh with walks along the water of leith only 5 mins from East end of princes Street
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceArts & Culture
This is a wonderful art gallery situated half way along princes street in the centre of town
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd This is a wonderful art gallery situated half way along princes street in the centre of town
There are many museums in Edinburgh but this is the mother of them all it has a bit of everything, well worth a visit. You can take a lift up to the top floor in the new part of the museum and see a spectacular view of the city. There is also a cafe in the museum and a lovely restaurant next door. There are many cafes and bars around this area.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
There are many museums in Edinburgh but this is the mother of them all it has a bit of everything, well worth a visit. You can take a lift up to the top floor in the new part of the museum and see a spectacular view of the city. There is also a cafe in the museum and a lovely restaurant next door. There are many cafes and bars around this area.
Cramond village is another old village within Edinburgh really worth a visit. it is situated on the seafront (Firth of Forth) it is very popular with locals!! The Romans landed here and settled for a while. There are still remains scattered around cramond from that period. There is also a waterfall along the side of the beach near the small marina ..it is a lovelywalk along the river almond to the falls.
you can also walk over to cramond Island when the tide is out
124 locals recommend
Cramond Island
Cramond village is another old village within Edinburgh really worth a visit. it is situated on the seafront (Firth of Forth) it is very popular with locals!! The Romans landed here and settled for a while. There are still remains scattered around cramond from that period. There is also a waterfall along the side of the beach near the small marina ..it is a lovelywalk along the river almond to the falls.
you can also walk over to cramond Island when the tide is out
Essentials
a supermarket 2 minutes around the corner from me and is open from 7am until 11pm
490 locals recommend
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith Walk a supermarket 2 minutes around the corner from me and is open from 7am until 11pm
Shopping
A local craft shops with some various Scottish gifts and a cafe at the rear.
7 locals recommend
Cloudberry Gifts
193 Whitehouse RdA local craft shops with some various Scottish gifts and a cafe at the rear.
Bubbly
brilliant originial gifts and the shop keeper is so lovely
Omnicare Pharmacy Queensferry Road & Travel Clinic
for any medical purchases or advice
this is 2 minutes from me and I think it's reassuring to have a pharmacy near by if required fir sny ailments
Omnicare Pharmacy Queensferry Road & Travel Clinic
this is 2 minutes from me and I think it's reassuring to have a pharmacy near by if required fir sny ailments
Drinks & Nightlife
They have various tribute nights throughout the month this includes a three course meal and a welcome glass of Prossecco. Guaranteed a great night of fun and laughter. Dance the night away. Around £25.00 per person booking required if interested.
Urban Bar & Grill
140 Crewe Road SouthThey have various tribute nights throughout the month this includes a three course meal and a welcome glass of Prossecco. Guaranteed a great night of fun and laughter. Dance the night away. Around £25.00 per person booking required if interested.
The Torfin
108 St John's Rdgood food and live music
The White Lady
92-98 St John's Rdreasonable prices
Winstons
20 Kirk Loansmall friendly pub
A real jewel only 10/15 mins drive from here. A lovely old seaside town and view of the three bridges which are breathtaking. plenty cafes etc along the quaint colourful main Street. you can also go on a boat trip if weather permitting
114 locals recommend
Queensferry
A real jewel only 10/15 mins drive from here. A lovely old seaside town and view of the three bridges which are breathtaking. plenty cafes etc along the quaint colourful main Street. you can also go on a boat trip if weather permitting
Getting Around
Arnold Clark Citroen / DS
8 Bankhead Dr