Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Barrelhouse Bar & Grill
35 Smokey BraeLive Music, Quiz night, Nice food.
The Theatre Royal Bar
25-27 Greenside PlJeremiah's Taproom
7-8 Elm RowThe Conan Doyle
71-73 York PlThe Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlThe Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter RdSightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveAbbey in a spectacular setting, with free tours by wardens clad in ancient hunting Stewart tartan.
11 locals recommend
Holyrood Abbey
Abbey in a spectacular setting, with free tours by wardens clad in ancient hunting Stewart tartan.
Saint Anthony's Chapel Ruins
Queen's DriveParks & Nature
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveSaint Margaret's Loch
Beautiful Scenery.
The loch with its wide range of waterfowl is the main attraction, but there are also historical buildings, a children's play area, and sports areas. The park was awarded a Green Flag in 2012 in recognition of it being a quality greenspace. Within the park there is a 16th-century doocot which is Category B listed.
Lochend Park
Lochend ParkThe loch with its wide range of waterfowl is the main attraction, but there are also historical buildings, a children's play area, and sports areas. The park was awarded a Green Flag in 2012 in recognition of it being a quality greenspace. Within the park there is a 16th-century doocot which is Category B listed.
Arthur's Seat is one of four hill forts, dating from around 2,000 years ago. Situated within Holyrood Park, as well as it's rich cultural heritage, the park offers walks, solace, wildlife, volcanic geology and unparalleled vistas of the city from its many vantage points. The park has several Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designations due to its exceptional range of grassland habitats and its internationally important volcanic geology. Ranger service on site.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is one of four hill forts, dating from around 2,000 years ago. Situated within Holyrood Park, as well as it's rich cultural heritage, the park offers walks, solace, wildlife, volcanic geology and unparalleled vistas of the city from its many vantage points. The park has several Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designations due to its exceptional range of grassland habitats and its internationally important volcanic geology. Ranger service on site.
Food Scene
Built in 1836, it has been transformed into a restaurant dedicated to seasonal cooking.
**Closed on Tuesdays.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road Built in 1836, it has been transformed into a restaurant dedicated to seasonal cooking.
**Closed on Tuesdays.
Khushi's
10 Antigua St Indian Restaurant
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlArt and Vintage
3 Lyne StCafé and art gallery.
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdAda Restaurant
9a Antigua StTurkish Restaurant
Giuliano's @ The Playhouse
18-19 Union PlItalian restaurant
Cafe Dalziel
24 Dalziel PlMcDonald's
59 London Rd24 Hours.
KFC Edinburgh
10.30am-11pm
Gautam's
13-14 Dalziel PlFamily owned Nepalese and Indian restaurant.
GōN Vietnamese
17 Cadzow PlVietnamese, Asian, Street Food.
Pera
57 Elm RowTurkish Cuisine.
In a striking setting at the end of the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh, The Café at the Palace of Holyroodhouse is one of the ultimate afternoon tea destinations.
10 locals recommend
The Cafe at the Palace
98 CanongateIn a striking setting at the end of the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh, The Café at the Palace of Holyroodhouse is one of the ultimate afternoon tea destinations.
Everything Else
Scottish Parliament Building
Arts & Culture
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadEdinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlFestival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StEssentials
Meadowbank Shopping Park
8 Moray Park TerraceSainsbury's supermarket available here.