Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
"Delicious food served at a relaxed pace in a cosy setting, think Scottish tapas."
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road"Delicious food served at a relaxed pace in a cosy setting, think Scottish tapas."
''I live a few blocks away and happened to be walking past on my way to work. I decided to go in to get some brekky. I chose the full Scottish breakfast with haggis and it was delicious! It was so filling i couldn't even finish it all. And for all that it was only 5 Pounds. Will definitely be...''
6 locals recommend
Cafe Dalziel
24 Dalziel Pl''I live a few blocks away and happened to be walking past on my way to work. I decided to go in to get some brekky. I chose the full Scottish breakfast with haggis and it was delicious! It was so filling i couldn't even finish it all. And for all that it was only 5 Pounds. Will definitely be...''
Drinks & Nightlife
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow Pl"Cool atmosphere and décor, wide selection of drinks and food"
'The Bow Bar is the best traditional bar in Edinburgh - real people - locals mixing with tourists - bar staff friendly and professional. Good selection of beers and wines and not overcharging like some bars on The Royal Mile. Perfect Scottish bar in a great location.'
79 locals recommend
The Bow Bar
80 W Bow'The Bow Bar is the best traditional bar in Edinburgh - real people - locals mixing with tourists - bar staff friendly and professional. Good selection of beers and wines and not overcharging like some bars on The Royal Mile. Perfect Scottish bar in a great location.'
Sightseeing
''Truly wonderful views with outstanding monuments, marvelous views from all angles. very easy to choose other interesting sites from up there.''
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton Hill''Truly wonderful views with outstanding monuments, marvelous views from all angles. very easy to choose other interesting sites from up there.''
''Arthur's Seat is the main mountain in Edinburgh, Scotland which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design''
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
''Arthur's Seat is the main mountain in Edinburgh, Scotland which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design''
Parks & Nature
Holyrood Park is a royal park in central Edinburgh, Scotland about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveHolyrood Park is a royal park in central Edinburgh, Scotland about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle.
Arts & Culture
''For those who love history and old buildings, this was well worth the entry fee and time. We recommend getting the free audio guide--it made the tour much more interesting. The abbey ruins are hauntingly beautiful--make sure to visit it after the tour of the palace.''
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongate''For those who love history and old buildings, this was well worth the entry fee and time. We recommend getting the free audio guide--it made the tour much more interesting. The abbey ruins are hauntingly beautiful--make sure to visit it after the tour of the palace.''
''A wonderful Gaudiesque building (the architect was from Barcelona!) integrated into the surrounding Georgian old-town and sited at the start of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. If you like your modern architecture then this is for you - inside and out. The debating chamber is everything a modern democracy should be (think 'Borgen') and makes the Palace of Westminster look and feel...''
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
''A wonderful Gaudiesque building (the architect was from Barcelona!) integrated into the surrounding Georgian old-town and sited at the start of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. If you like your modern architecture then this is for you - inside and out. The debating chamber is everything a modern democracy should be (think 'Borgen') and makes the Palace of Westminster look and feel...''
''This was a highlight of our time in Edinburgh! It is easy to get to and provides such great historical context for this amazing city.''
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill''This was a highlight of our time in Edinburgh! It is easy to get to and provides such great historical context for this amazing city.''
Entertainment & Activities
Gym from £7.20.
Our modern, hi-spec gym with over 40 pieces of cardio and strength equipment with a free weights room.
Fitness Classes from £7.20.
Choose from over 70 fitness classes and to really burn off some energy try out our dedicated cycle studio.
22 locals recommend
Meadowbank Sports Centre
London RoadGym from £7.20.
Our modern, hi-spec gym with over 40 pieces of cardio and strength equipment with a free weights room.
Fitness Classes from £7.20.
Choose from over 70 fitness classes and to really burn off some energy try out our dedicated cycle studio.