Tess's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillNational Museum of Scotland
Plenty of walks to choose from: either up Arthur’s seat itself or along the top of the Salisbury crags, or just wandering through the park and seeing the swans on the lake.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DrivePlenty of walks to choose from: either up Arthur’s seat itself or along the top of the Salisbury crags, or just wandering through the park and seeing the swans on the lake.
Smaller than Arthur’s Seat, Calton hill is situated at the East end of Princes Street and offers incredible views of the city, and has some interesting historical features to explore too.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillSmaller than Arthur’s Seat, Calton hill is situated at the East end of Princes Street and offers incredible views of the city, and has some interesting historical features to explore too.
Food scene
Amazing eclectic food just around the corner! Incredible cakes and plenty of veggie/vegan/gf options.
87 locals recommend
Piecebox
2 Polwarth CresAmazing eclectic food just around the corner! Incredible cakes and plenty of veggie/vegan/gf options.
A short walk along the canal will take you to this Swedish bar and restaurant with delicious food and cocktails.
101 locals recommend
Akva
129 FountainbridgeA short walk along the canal will take you to this Swedish bar and restaurant with delicious food and cocktails.
Cosy cafe on dalry road with delicious food and coffee, vegan friendly!
17 locals recommend
Chapter One Coffee Shop
107 Dalry RdCosy cafe on dalry road with delicious food and coffee, vegan friendly!
Walks
Walk along the canal and up through the woodland to get panoramic views of the city from the top of Easter Craiglockhart Hill. Or go for a gentler walk on the low ground through the nature reserve.
13 locals recommend
Craiglockhart Hill
Walk along the canal and up through the woodland to get panoramic views of the city from the top of Easter Craiglockhart Hill. Or go for a gentler walk on the low ground through the nature reserve.
Local shops
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StClosest mini supermarket - 4 minute walk away
Closest food shop - 4 minute walk away and full of delicious treats
27 locals recommend
Margiotta Polwarth
1 Polwarth GardensClosest food shop - 4 minute walk away and full of delicious treats
Lidl
Dalry RoadClosest budget supermarket - 8 minute walk away