Edinburgh Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a world-leading centre of excellence in plant science, conservation horticulture and education
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a world-leading centre of excellence in plant science, conservation horticulture and education
The castle needs no explanation... what a place, view and museum!
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe castle needs no explanation... what a place, view and museum!
Arthur's Seat
A great walk on a lovely day!
National Museum of Scotland
A fantastic day out for all!
Dean Village
Dean PathA lovely place to walk around and take some photographs.
Calton Hill
Calton HillPortobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeThe Balmoral
1 Princes StScottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdEdinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdCamera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillLauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd SThe Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StScott Monument
Parks
Princes Street
Princes StreetSt Andrew Square station
The Meadows
Melville DriveDrink Scene
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetJohnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes StThe Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillThe Dome
14 George StThe Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
21-25 George StA great view of the castle from the rooftop terrace. The casual diner menu includes a range of hand-made pizzas and craft beers brewed on-site. Over 20 different beers have been brewed by Cold Town Brewery to date.
32 locals recommend
Cold Town House
4 GrassmarketA great view of the castle from the rooftop terrace. The casual diner menu includes a range of hand-made pizzas and craft beers brewed on-site. Over 20 different beers have been brewed by Cold Town Brewery to date.
Restaurants
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StTaisteal
1 Forth StreetThe Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillThe Ivy on the Square - Edinburgh
6 St Andrew SquareNeighbourhoods
High Street
High StreetGeorge Street
George StreetTravel
Edinburgh Airport
City advice
Book before you go
The Edinburgh Tattoo (from 5-27th August)
It is always best to book ahead.
Book before you go
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (from 5-29th August)
It is always best to book ahead.
Getting around
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
The most central train station in Edinburgh.