Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Always worth a visit if you've never been to Edinburgh - the icon of the capital!
16 locals recommend
National War Museum of Scotland
CastlehillAlways worth a visit if you've never been to Edinburgh - the icon of the capital!
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA lovely place to walk around!
Arthur's Seat
Bit of a walk to the top, but what a view!
If you like your art there's plenty places to visit.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdIf you like your art there's plenty places to visit.
If you like your art there's plenty places to visit.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StIf you like your art there's plenty places to visit.
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdRemember to book in advance if you want to see the Giant Pandas!!
A little west of this road is access to a walk that takes you up Corstorphine Hill with great views over the city.
Beechwood Mains
Beechwood MainsA little west of this road is access to a walk that takes you up Corstorphine Hill with great views over the city.
Saughton Rose Gardens
Balgreen RoadA nice wee place for a stroll.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillThis place is incredible.
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillIf you like your wee drams...
Everything Else
If you fancy some indoor rock climbing, this is where Scott goes every week.
33 locals recommend
alien rock
8 Pier PlIf you fancy some indoor rock climbing, this is where Scott goes every week.
Just get on a number 2 bus to get here - free access too!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Just get on a number 2 bus to get here - free access too!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bailie Bar
2-4 St Stephen StA great "old man" type pub. Chilled with lots of choice of drinks.
Great choice of drinks, easy to get to (22 Bus), and really nice place.
9 locals recommend
All Bar One Exchange Edinburgh
50 Lothian RdGreat choice of drinks, easy to get to (22 Bus), and really nice place.
A really nice bar, away from the busyness of town, with space to drink in the garden if the weather is nice.
6 locals recommend
Royal Ettrick Hotel
13 Ettrick RoadA really nice bar, away from the busyness of town, with space to drink in the garden if the weather is nice.
The Caley Sample Room
42-58 Angle Park TerraceA great place to try local Scottish ales/beers.
Slug & Lettuce Edinburgh, George St
113 George StreetGreat cocktails
Essentials
The Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning until 2pm... Shop here for local produce, beautiful berry wines made in Scotland and all other Scottish food products...
88 locals recommend
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Castle TerraceThe Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning until 2pm... Shop here for local produce, beautiful berry wines made in Scotland and all other Scottish food products...
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceSo close you can hit it with a stone!
Food Scene
Bar Roma
39A Queensferry StGreat Italian place.
Starbucks
124 High StRight in the centre.
Restaurant at The Bonham
35 Drumsheugh GardensNice up market restaurant here.
The Guru Edinburgh
4-8 Lochrin BuildingsA great place for Indian food.
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlCheck out the shows here!
The Usher Hall
Lothian RoadLots of musical entertainment!
Cineworld Cinema
130/3 Dundee StOur local cinema and easy to get to on a Number 1 bus.