Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Rustic-chic gastropub with a Modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdRustic-chic gastropub with a Modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore.
Food is amazing and the decor is lovely and the staff are very friendly and consistent.
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StFood is amazing and the decor is lovely and the staff are very friendly and consistent.
Shopping
Open every Sunday from 10am-5pm in Jubilee Gardens, the Stockbridge Sunday market is a big hit with local Edinburgh residents. Artisan breads, cheese, smoked salmon and even handmade dog treats sit alongside handmade soaps, jewellery and carefully created crafts.
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetOpen every Sunday from 10am-5pm in Jubilee Gardens, the Stockbridge Sunday market is a big hit with local Edinburgh residents. Artisan breads, cheese, smoked salmon and even handmade dog treats sit alongside handmade soaps, jewellery and carefully created crafts.
From fashionista's favourite Harvey Nichols in St. Andrew Square and designer shops such as Cruise and Phase Eight, to star studded jewellers such as Hamilton & Inches, ROX and Laings, George Street has it all going on.
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetFrom fashionista's favourite Harvey Nichols in St. Andrew Square and designer shops such as Cruise and Phase Eight, to star studded jewellers such as Hamilton & Inches, ROX and Laings, George Street has it all going on.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed, cosy, old-school gastropub with real ales, a British menu, Sunday roasts and beer garden
125 locals recommend
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland StRelaxed, cosy, old-school gastropub with real ales, a British menu, Sunday roasts and beer garden
A cosy hip bar right in the heart of the city that offers a descent range of cocktails, has great service and plays some cool tunes. Thumbs up!
51 locals recommend
Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen StA cosy hip bar right in the heart of the city that offers a descent range of cocktails, has great service and plays some cool tunes. Thumbs up!
Sightseeing
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.
The Real Mary King’s Close is buried deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The city’s deepest secret; a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century. There is nowhere in the world quite like Mary King’s Close.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StThe Real Mary King’s Close is buried deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The city’s deepest secret; a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century. There is nowhere in the world quite like Mary King’s Close.
The main attraction in Edinburgh and a must do!! Lovely views from all areas. Also the 1pm gun is a must see. Brilliant attraction and worth the money.
59 locals recommend
Castle Rock
The main attraction in Edinburgh and a must do!! Lovely views from all areas. Also the 1pm gun is a must see. Brilliant attraction and worth the money.
Parks & Nature
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillCalton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline.
This is a must visit! Try and aim to get up there to watch the sunrise. Quite a steep incline to reach the summit and make sure you leave plenty of time to reach the top. Beautiful views of Edinburgh.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
This is a must visit! Try and aim to get up there to watch the sunrise. Quite a steep incline to reach the summit and make sure you leave plenty of time to reach the top. Beautiful views of Edinburgh.
Arts & Culture
So well worth a visit. Fabulous collection and just the right size to be able to see all and it be overwhelmed. Go!
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdSo well worth a visit. Fabulous collection and just the right size to be able to see all and it be overwhelmed. Go!
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, science and technology, art, design and fashion, and Scottish history, all under one roof.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, science and technology, art, design and fashion, and Scottish history, all under one roof.
Essentials
All groceries and food shopping from the local supermarket.
37 locals recommend
Margiotta Dundas Street
122-124 Dundas StAll groceries and food shopping from the local supermarket.