Edinburgh Guidebook
Shopping
A relatively new shopping centre, lots of parking. An everyman cinema is also located here
93 locals recommend
St James Shopping
St James CrescentA relatively new shopping centre, lots of parking. An everyman cinema is also located here
Harvey Nichols of Edinburgh
1 DeansgateOne of Edinburghs prestige shopping centre !
One of Edinburgh's finest shopping streets, just a stone throws walk away
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetOne of Edinburgh's finest shopping streets, just a stone throws walk away
Multrees Walk has become a home to not only exclusive fashion brands but established luxury labels such as Louis Vuitton, MAX MARA, Burberry, Canada Goose and many more.
82 locals recommend
Multrees Walk
Multrees WalkMultrees Walk has become a home to not only exclusive fashion brands but established luxury labels such as Louis Vuitton, MAX MARA, Burberry, Canada Goose and many more.
Ocean Terminal is a shopping centre in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland, designed by Sir Terence Conran
332 locals recommend
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrOcean Terminal is a shopping centre in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland, designed by Sir Terence Conran
Food scene
Dishoom Edinburgh on St Andrew Square serves a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food and first-class drinks all day, every day.
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareDishoom Edinburgh on St Andrew Square serves a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food and first-class drinks all day, every day.
All-day British chain brasserie and bar with lobster nights and afternoon tea in grand cafe setting.
17 locals recommend
Browns Edinburgh
131-133 George StAll-day British chain brasserie and bar with lobster nights and afternoon tea in grand cafe setting.
Step into Tigerlily and discover Edinburgh’s most talked-about bar & restaurant
205 locals recommend
Tigerlilly
125 George StStep into Tigerlily and discover Edinburgh’s most talked-about bar & restaurant
Lively, informal seafood bistro with a quick lunch menu, kid's portions and pre-theatre deals.
34 locals recommend
Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
61-65 Rose StLively, informal seafood bistro with a quick lunch menu, kid's portions and pre-theatre deals.
Designer furnishings and cowhide fabrics create a lavish backdrop for Argentine food and wine.
16 locals recommend
Gaucho Edinburgh
4a St Andrew SquareDesigner furnishings and cowhide fabrics create a lavish backdrop for Argentine food and wine.
Modern, all-day British brasserie menu in a refined, art-filled space with an outdoor terrace.
49 locals recommend
The Ivy on the Square - Edinburgh
6 St Andrew SquareModern, all-day British brasserie menu in a refined, art-filled space with an outdoor terrace.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city,
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city,
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace or Holyroodhouse, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace or Holyroodhouse, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveHer Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history
The Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street. The building was designed in a neoclassical style by William Henry Playfair
114 locals recommend
National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundThe Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street. The building was designed in a neoclassical style by William Henry Playfair
Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".
Holyrood Park is a royal park in central Edinburgh, Scotland about 1 mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. It is open to the public. It has an array of hills, lochs, glens, ridges, basalt cliffs, and patches of gorse, providing a wild piece of highland landscape within its 650-acre area.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveHolyrood Park is a royal park in central Edinburgh, Scotland about 1 mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. It is open to the public. It has an array of hills, lochs, glens, ridges, basalt cliffs, and patches of gorse, providing a wild piece of highland landscape within its 650-acre area.
Calton Hill is a mix of bustling commercial areas and quiet residential streets. The hill itself, with its city views, is home to the Collective contemporary art gallery and the unfinished National Monument. Gay bars and casual eateries cluster around the top of busy Leith Walk, where the Edinburgh Playhouse stages musicals and comedy. Locals frequent the bakeries, cafes and gift stores on vibrant Broughton Street.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillCalton Hill is a mix of bustling commercial areas and quiet residential streets. The hill itself, with its city views, is home to the Collective contemporary art gallery and the unfinished National Monument. Gay bars and casual eateries cluster around the top of busy Leith Walk, where the Edinburgh Playhouse stages musicals and comedy. Locals frequent the bakeries, cafes and gift stores on vibrant Broughton Street.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taxi Service from Sean McCabe
If you are looking to pre book a licensed black cab from Edinburgh Airport to the Apartment, we highly recommend Sean. You can pre book by contacting him on What's App - +447708792939
Getting around
Edinburgh Tram
The Edinburgh tram runs from the Airport to York Place (a few moment walk from the Apartment ) . The runs past Edinburgh Haymarket Railway Station and the Rugby Stadium. The tram line is presently being extended to Leith (however this is not in operation yet !