Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBraid Hills Approach
Braid Hills ApproachGullane Beach
Marine TerraceArts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdRoyal Scottish Academy
The MoundFestival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson St... amazing book festival in August every year
14 locals recommend
Edinburgh International Book Festival
121 Charlotte Square... amazing book festival in August every year
The world's largest music and arts festival held every year with thousands of shows a day. Absolutely the place to be in August.
64 locals recommend
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
180 High StThe world's largest music and arts festival held every year with thousands of shows a day. Absolutely the place to be in August.
Fantastic performance of military bands and much more on Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade. Must book in advance.
26 locals recommend
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1-3 Cockburn StFantastic performance of military bands and much more on Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade. Must book in advance.
You can't come to Edinburgh in August and miss it! Some of the world's best known actors and comedians have launched their careers at the Edinburgh Fringe.
55 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StYou can't come to Edinburgh in August and miss it! Some of the world's best known actors and comedians have launched their careers at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Scottish church in the Old Town which the Royal family attend when in Scotland
Canongate Kirk station
Scottish church in the Old Town which the Royal family attend when in Scotland
Sightseeing
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveEdinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Old Town
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateDrinks & Nightlife
Tigerlilly
125 George StHarvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareStunning views over Edinburgh
Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdGreat traditional Scottish pub with fine selection of whiskies
Food Scene
Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StOn Royal Mile and genuine Scottish fare
The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith RdEasy walking distance to our home, good bistro pub
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StThe most scrumptious cakes, salads and light lunch you'll find!
35 locals recommend
Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 CanongateThe most scrumptious cakes, salads and light lunch you'll find!
A stunning mix of opulence, grandeur and sensational Scottish-oriented food
35 locals recommend
Prestonfield House
Priestfield RoadA stunning mix of opulence, grandeur and sensational Scottish-oriented food
Hewat's Restaurant
123b High StNice local restaurant serving Scottish food with a twist
Quirky style of eating - choose from the list of ingredients on the wall - not from a menu! Easy walking distance from here.
83 locals recommend
Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareQuirky style of eating - choose from the list of ingredients on the wall - not from a menu! Easy walking distance from here.
Nonna's Kitchen
45 Morningside RdFun, busy and delicious Italian
Pataka
190 CausewaysideGood, local Indian restaurant
True Thai Cuisine
49-51 CausewaysideDelicious, reasonably priced Thai restaurant an easy walk from us
Apiary
Newington RoadOndine
2 George IV BridgeFabulous seafood restaurant just off the Royal Mile
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StTesco Metro
Colinton RoadChinese Laundry Edinburgh
24 Grange LoanEverything Else
Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StExcellent chemist