Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
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12 locals recommend
Lochend Park
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Holyrood is still regularly in use by the royal family, they regularly host the notables here in their annual garden party. Guided tours around this ancient Palace are available.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateHolyrood is still regularly in use by the royal family, they regularly host the notables here in their annual garden party. Guided tours around this ancient Palace are available.
This ancient volcanic plug is now a wonderful hill to climb and provides stunning views of the city. It is linked with the mythological King Arthur.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
This ancient volcanic plug is now a wonderful hill to climb and provides stunning views of the city. It is linked with the mythological King Arthur.
These spectacular cliffs giving wonderful views of Edinburgh are a result of a geological fault. Modern geology started here as James Hutton observed the rock layers. A plaque at the site notes this.
40 locals recommend
Salisbury Crags
These spectacular cliffs giving wonderful views of Edinburgh are a result of a geological fault. Modern geology started here as James Hutton observed the rock layers. A plaque at the site notes this.
Constructed from steel, oak, and granite. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding lands. Designed by Enric Miralles Moya a Catalan architect who was influenced by Gaudi.
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
Constructed from steel, oak, and granite. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding lands. Designed by Enric Miralles Moya a Catalan architect who was influenced by Gaudi.
A landmark building in Edinburgh with brilliant views of the city
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA landmark building in Edinburgh with brilliant views of the city
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveSee how the Queen travelled.
Food Scene
Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick StWonderful food and ambiance, but not cheap.
In this port town of Leith, fish is great to eat and the Tail End the place ti eat it. Very good value for money.
60 locals recommend
Tailend
14-15 Albert PlaceIn this port town of Leith, fish is great to eat and the Tail End the place ti eat it. Very good value for money.
Mamma Roma
4-7 Antigua StA friendly family Italian restaurant and great value.
Tapa
19 Shore PlNow this is the place to eat Tapas.
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdHeavenly cake and coffee.
Gaia is a real Sicilian Italian Deli run by the Dragotta family, from Palermo. Real Italian coffee is available and brewed the Italian way.
46 locals recommend
Gaia
32 Crighton PlGaia is a real Sicilian Italian Deli run by the Dragotta family, from Palermo. Real Italian coffee is available and brewed the Italian way.
Starbucks
124 High StA coffee shop with great views.
A real coffee shop with great cake and super views where much of the Harry Potter books were written. Harry Potter graffiti in the loos!
163 locals recommend
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeA real coffee shop with great cake and super views where much of the Harry Potter books were written. Harry Potter graffiti in the loos!
A Mongolian restaurant: "a DIY barbecue buffet where diners create their own dishes." Serves exotic meats such as ostrich, camel and llama sizzled on hot plates.
Khublai Khans Restaurant
A Mongolian restaurant: "a DIY barbecue buffet where diners create their own dishes." Serves exotic meats such as ostrich, camel and llama sizzled on hot plates.
Dubh Prais
123B High StreetMany of the finest Scottish dishes.
Fine authentic Scottish meals during the day, but not the evening. It is in basement of the Scottish National Gallery, overlooking Princes Street Gardens.
14 locals recommend
The Royal Bank of Scotland
36 St Andrew SquareFine authentic Scottish meals during the day, but not the evening. It is in basement of the Scottish National Gallery, overlooking Princes Street Gardens.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StFriendly, quiet Scottish Pub
Dalriada
A real ale pub by the beach.
Whether its a quick drink of a bar meal the Espy is a friendly place, with views of the sea and home made ginger beer.
275 locals recommend
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreWhether its a quick drink of a bar meal the Espy is a friendly place, with views of the sea and home made ginger beer.
The Granary
32-34 ShoreA fashionable pub by the docks also with a restaurant.
Essentials
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowReal quality Italian delicatessen and coffee shop.
Everything Else
The esplanade is a great walk with beach and views of the sea, bars and coffee shops.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeThe esplanade is a great walk with beach and views of the sea, bars and coffee shops.
Arts & Culture
A street full of great galleries where contemporary artists show and sell their work. Nice coffee shop at the top of the street.
15 locals recommend
Dundas Street
Dundas StreetA street full of great galleries where contemporary artists show and sell their work. Nice coffee shop at the top of the street.
A bright, elegant Georgian gallery built in 1826, housing modern art and architecture exhibitions.
39 locals recommend
Royal Scottish Academy
The MoundA bright, elegant Georgian gallery built in 1826, housing modern art and architecture exhibitions.
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdNational collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.