Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Huge green space with cycling & jogging tracks, exercise point, good for BBQ's
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveHuge green space with cycling & jogging tracks, exercise point, good for BBQ's
Calton Hill
Calton HillCalton Hill offers great views of the city.
Arthur's Seat
Great views of the city and a good place for walking.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
Shopping
Real Foods
37 Broughton StOrganic food in every category.
A hub of activity with various shops and restaurants. Rose street which runs parallel to Princes Street also offers some lovely shops to explore.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetA hub of activity with various shops and restaurants. Rose street which runs parallel to Princes Street also offers some lovely shops to explore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketPlenty of Bars, restaurtants
Sightseeing
The most popular visitor attraction in Scotland, a working fortress with cafe , museums and the One'o'clock gun!
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe most popular visitor attraction in Scotland, a working fortress with cafe , museums and the One'o'clock gun!
Edinburgh VisitScotland iCentre
249 High StTourist Information
Edinburgh Gin Distillery offers various tours and experiences for those over 18 who are interested in the Gin making process. They also have a lovely Visitors centre too.
https://www.edinburghgin.com
62 locals recommend
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetEdinburgh Gin Distillery offers various tours and experiences for those over 18 who are interested in the Gin making process. They also have a lovely Visitors centre too.
https://www.edinburghgin.com
A unique view of the surrounding city can be seen from the Camera Obscura.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillA unique view of the surrounding city can be seen from the Camera Obscura.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is docked in Leith Harbour and is open for tours.
http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe Royal Yacht Britannia is docked in Leith Harbour and is open for tours.
http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
Essentials
Scotmid Co-operative
5-19 Leven StAll food & groceries reasonably priced.
Entertainment & Activities
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdArt Films from around the world
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDynamic Earth is a good experience for children on a rainy day.
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StThe Edinburgh Fringe is held in August and there are many events for all ages held through out the city. I would suggest planning ahead if there is any shows you wish to see.
https://www.edfringe.com
18 locals recommend
Fringe Box Office
High StreetThe Edinburgh Fringe is held in August and there are many events for all ages held through out the city. I would suggest planning ahead if there is any shows you wish to see.
https://www.edfringe.com