Alistair’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Royal Yacht is a 10 minute walk from my flat and well worth a visit
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe Royal Yacht is a 10 minute walk from my flat and well worth a visit
The Botanic Garden is a 15 minute walk from my flat and is FREE to visit.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanic Garden is a 15 minute walk from my flat and is FREE to visit.
The Royal Mile has The Castle at one end and Holyrood Palace at the othe and has lots of interesting shops , pubs etc on the way. TIP, Start at the Castle and work your way downhill!.
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
The Royal Mile has The Castle at one end and Holyrood Palace at the othe and has lots of interesting shops , pubs etc on the way. TIP, Start at the Castle and work your way downhill!.
Food scene
A 10 minute walk through Victoria Park takes to to the village of Newhaven which was once a fishing village , nice pubs and restaurants .
19 locals recommend
Newhaven Harbour
Pier PlaceA 10 minute walk through Victoria Park takes to to the village of Newhaven which was once a fishing village , nice pubs and restaurants .
City advice
Getting around
Always go by bus when going in to the town centre as the tra
Service 11 from the Victoria Park end of Summerside Place takes 10/15 minutes to Princes St . Buy a day or family ticket from the driver £4 50 and is valid until midnight.
What to pack
Always bring a raincoat !!
Edinburgh is a very safe place to visit and the streets are safe at any hour day or night.
Getting around
The buses are a great way to get around .
Dont take a car into town as there is very little parking available , always take the bus.