Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest bar in Scotland with an amazing beer garden, good selection of drink & food. Set in this beautiful old Duddingston village at the foot of Arthurs Seat and only 10 minutes walk from the flat.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayOldest bar in Scotland with an amazing beer garden, good selection of drink & food. Set in this beautiful old Duddingston village at the foot of Arthurs Seat and only 10 minutes walk from the flat.
Grassmarket Hotel
94-96 GrassmarketHeart of the old town and wide range of bars and restaurants
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillOne of Edinburghs best Whisky related attractions.
Everything Else
Considered one of the most impressive high end restaurants/hotels in Edinburgh set in an old Castle. Although expensive, expectation to dress smart, but look out for discount deals online.
35 locals recommend
Prestonfield House
Priestfield RoadConsidered one of the most impressive high end restaurants/hotels in Edinburgh set in an old Castle. Although expensive, expectation to dress smart, but look out for discount deals online.
Recently refurbished and has hosted world wide swimming events. Only 20 minutes walk or 7 minutes on the bus.
95 locals recommend
Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith RdRecently refurbished and has hosted world wide swimming events. Only 20 minutes walk or 7 minutes on the bus.
Arguably one of the finest preserved medieval castles in Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here when considered to dangerous to be in Edinburgh Castle. Lovely park and 10 minutes walk from the flat
58 locals recommend
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadArguably one of the finest preserved medieval castles in Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here when considered to dangerous to be in Edinburgh Castle. Lovely park and 10 minutes walk from the flat
One of the iconic images of Edinburgh is Arthurs Seat and the Salisbury Crags. Only 10 mins walk from the flat to the foot. Amazing view from the summit. Sheeps Heid pub is great stop on the way back.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
One of the iconic images of Edinburgh is Arthurs Seat and the Salisbury Crags. Only 10 mins walk from the flat to the foot. Amazing view from the summit. Sheeps Heid pub is great stop on the way back.
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
6 Lady RdWide range of shops.
Amazing view of Edinburgh with out the large climb to the top of Arthurs Seat.
40 locals recommend
Salisbury Crags
Amazing view of Edinburgh with out the large climb to the top of Arthurs Seat.
The Meadows
Melville DriveAmazing public park space.
Home of the Royal Family in Scotland. Beautiful building with a gorgious 40 minute walk from the flat through Holyrood park.
329 locals recommend
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateHome of the Royal Family in Scotland. Beautiful building with a gorgious 40 minute walk from the flat through Holyrood park.
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkWide range of shops only minutes from the flat.
Best and quickest walk into Edinburgh. Walk just past the Forkenford Road and take a left through white gate into the Innocent Raiway footpath which takes you right into the heart of Edinburgh.
Forkenford
ForkenfordBest and quickest walk into Edinburgh. Walk just past the Forkenford Road and take a left through white gate into the Innocent Raiway footpath which takes you right into the heart of Edinburgh.
Amazing range of shops, large shopping complex and yet only 10 minutes on the bus from the flat.
43 locals recommend
Fort Kinnaird
Amazing range of shops, large shopping complex and yet only 10 minutes on the bus from the flat.
Beautiful beach, walkable from the flat about 45 minutes.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeBeautiful beach, walkable from the flat about 45 minutes.
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe heart of Edinburgh
National Museum of Scotland
Well worth a visit
Iconic view of Edinburgh is Princes Street and the new town. 45 minute walk from the flat or only 15 minutes on the bus.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetIconic view of Edinburgh is Princes Street and the new town. 45 minute walk from the flat or only 15 minutes on the bus.
Heart of Tourist Edinburgh with a wide range of bars, resturants, museums, shops.
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
Heart of Tourist Edinburgh with a wide range of bars, resturants, museums, shops.
Fancy something different, head out of the centre of Edinburgh to Leith harbour and sorounding area, beautiful walks and wide range of shops, bars, & restaurants.
162 locals recommend
Leith
Fancy something different, head out of the centre of Edinburgh to Leith harbour and sorounding area, beautiful walks and wide range of shops, bars, & restaurants.
Visit the boat which was once the home for the British Royal Family. One of Edinburghs highest rated atractions.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveVisit the boat which was once the home for the British Royal Family. One of Edinburghs highest rated atractions.
Calton Hill
Calton HillHill Follies, monuments & observatory
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillMuseum
Haunted tours of one of Edinburgh now burried streets.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StHaunted tours of one of Edinburgh now burried streets.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdOld masters and Scottish painters
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLavish gardens ideal for picnics
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetIconic Presbyterian church.
Scott Monument
Iconic Sit Walter Scott Monument
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StArt gallery
Well worth a visit preserved 17th Century Edinburgh merchants house. See how the Royal Mile looked & read about its residents 400 years ago
33 locals recommend
Gladstone's Land
477B LawnmarketWell worth a visit preserved 17th Century Edinburgh merchants house. See how the Royal Mile looked & read about its residents 400 years ago
The Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 CanongateAbout Edinburgh history
Georgian House
7 Charlotte SquareRestored 18th century new town house.
Scottish Parliament Building
Striking modern Scottish Parliament building.
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdZoo
John Knox House
61 High StreetStory telling tour in 15th century house on the royal mile
Gorgious walk along the water of Leith. Various points to join or if feeling really healthy can do a 8 mile walk from its source in the Pentland hills.
21 locals recommend
Water of Leith Cyclepath
Gorgious walk along the water of Leith. Various points to join or if feeling really healthy can do a 8 mile walk from its source in the Pentland hills.
Scottish Poetry Library
5 Crichton's ClPoetry
Shopping
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadWell worth a visit.
Food Scene
Nice medium priced bar and restaurant. Very nicely decorated inside.
54 locals recommend
The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith RdNice medium priced bar and restaurant. Very nicely decorated inside.