Agnes’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The sea and a wide sandy beach - with a long, classic Victorian promenade and old-world waterfront that harks back to its heyday as a local beach resort.
Promenade
PromenadeThe sea and a wide sandy beach - with a long, classic Victorian promenade and old-world waterfront that harks back to its heyday as a local beach resort.
Newhailes House is a Palladian style country house which stands in 80 acres of parkland on the edge of the small town of Musselburgh.
15 locals recommend
Newhailes Estate
Newhailes House is a Palladian style country house which stands in 80 acres of parkland on the edge of the small town of Musselburgh.
It has sometimes been called Edinburgh’s Secret Garden. Many people find it more than a mere garden, and – both before and since the garden was created – this spot has to many been a place of inspiration (artistic, literary, and spiritual), and for meditation and contemplation. A garden by Duddingstone loch.
57 locals recommend
Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church LnIt has sometimes been called Edinburgh’s Secret Garden. Many people find it more than a mere garden, and – both before and since the garden was created – this spot has to many been a place of inspiration (artistic, literary, and spiritual), and for meditation and contemplation. A garden by Duddingstone loch.
Craigmillar is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland.
58 locals recommend
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadCraigmillar is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland.
North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the nineteenth century because of its two sandy bays, the East (or Milsey) Bay and the West Bay, and continues to attract holidaymakers
119 locals recommend
North Berwick
North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the nineteenth century because of its two sandy bays, the East (or Milsey) Bay and the West Bay, and continues to attract holidaymakers
Food scene
Sheep Heid Inn ~ Duddingston Village, Edinburgh. Duddingston is home to Scotland's oldest pub, the Sheep Heid which lies at the foot of Arthur's Seat and dates back to the 12th century.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewaySheep Heid Inn ~ Duddingston Village, Edinburgh. Duddingston is home to Scotland's oldest pub, the Sheep Heid which lies at the foot of Arthur's Seat and dates back to the 12th century.
Authentic Portobello experience fare served in a convivial, historical setting with beers on tap and outdoor seat. Seasonal menu changes and daily specials means you'll only ever be spoiled for choice.
47 locals recommend
Guild of Foresters
40 Portobello High StAuthentic Portobello experience fare served in a convivial, historical setting with beers on tap and outdoor seat. Seasonal menu changes and daily specials means you'll only ever be spoiled for choice.
Traditional pub featuring hearty meals, cocktails and outdoor seats with views of the firth.
9 locals recommend
The Espy
62-64 Bath StTraditional pub featuring hearty meals, cocktails and outdoor seats with views of the firth.