Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeDesert menu is great
Cafe Marlayne
13 Antigua StreetI love the atmosphere. Child friendly
Storries Home Bakery
279 Leith WalkGreat pies at 3.00 a.m.
Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StHog on the go. Really tasty!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place in town for live performances. If you go on a Thursday night check out Aki Remally, best guitar player I have ever seen.
176 locals recommend
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StBest place in town for live performances. If you go on a Thursday night check out Aki Remally, best guitar player I have ever seen.
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StSome of the best folk and local music in the city
On a Friday night you must experience the Ceilidh dance. Even if you don't like dancing at all you will have one of the most memorable activities of your life. The Scottish dances. Easy to follow with the band guidance.
Ghillie Dhu Ceilidh Band
On a Friday night you must experience the Ceilidh dance. Even if you don't like dancing at all you will have one of the most memorable activities of your life. The Scottish dances. Easy to follow with the band guidance.
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkGreat pub with interesting people
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StHave a beer with the locals in this friendly place
Parks & Nature
12 miles walk along the river from Leith to Balerno. Great views all the way but my favourite is Colinton
13 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway12 miles walk along the river from Leith to Balerno. Great views all the way but my favourite is Colinton
You can see the new and the old town from here and also you will be able to see the 3 bridges
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillYou can see the new and the old town from here and also you will be able to see the 3 bridges
Stress free area with little tourism. All you will find there will be people walking the dog and some runners. So beautiful walk. Save some energy to climb Blackford Hill and be amused with the unique views of Edinburgh
30 locals recommend
Hermitage of Braid
69 Hermitage of BraidStress free area with little tourism. All you will find there will be people walking the dog and some runners. So beautiful walk. Save some energy to climb Blackford Hill and be amused with the unique views of Edinburgh
On a sunny day there is nothing better than a disposable barbecue and a couple of beers in this park. Close to university you will find every single student on it. Colorful and great vibe.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveOn a sunny day there is nothing better than a disposable barbecue and a couple of beers in this park. Close to university you will find every single student on it. Colorful and great vibe.
Sightseeing
Scott Monument
Great views right in the city centre
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe most iconic place in Edinburgh
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateAs beautiful on the inside as the outside.
Entertainment & Activities
So much fun inside!!! You will feel like a child regardless of your age
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillSo much fun inside!!! You will feel like a child regardless of your age
Shopping
Sunday Market
61 Leith StCAR BOOT SALE. Negotiate the price of a second hand item.
Arts & Culture
Great for a rainy day. You can spend a whole day there as it is huge. Don't forget to go to the roof on level 7 and have a unique view of the Old Town.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Great for a rainy day. You can spend a whole day there as it is huge. Don't forget to go to the roof on level 7 and have a unique view of the Old Town.