Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Michelin star restaurant with the famous Tom Kitchen. Amazing food and a great lunch menu for £28.50pp.
278 locals recommend
The Kitchin
Michelin star restaurant with the famous Tom Kitchen. Amazing food and a great lunch menu for £28.50pp.
Highly recommended but need to book in advance. During August at least one month.
192 locals recommend
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillHighly recommended but need to book in advance. During August at least one month.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our local favourite eating spots right on the shore. Great food, great local ale. We recommend the fish & chips.
143 locals recommend
The King's Wark
36 ShoreOne of our local favourite eating spots right on the shore. Great food, great local ale. We recommend the fish & chips.
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Don't miss the story about Greyfriar's Bobby.
The Sheep Heid Inn is a beautifully restored village pub & restaurant in Duddingston. A firm favourite among past monarchs and poets, Edinburgh's oldest surviving pub.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayThe Sheep Heid Inn is a beautifully restored village pub & restaurant in Duddingston. A firm favourite among past monarchs and poets, Edinburgh's oldest surviving pub.
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdLive music every night, a wee place, but a great place for a dram.
Everything Else
Great park to relax in, take kids to or play tennis and french boules. There are often cricket matches to watch at the local club.
96 locals recommend
Leith Links
4 Links GardensGreat park to relax in, take kids to or play tennis and french boules. There are often cricket matches to watch at the local club.
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrGreat shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Starting at the Leith Shore it will take you the whole way to Stockbridge on a bike or on foot along the old railway tracks.
21 locals recommend
Water of Leith Cyclepath
Starting at the Leith Shore it will take you the whole way to Stockbridge on a bike or on foot along the old railway tracks.
An outstanding collection of maritime memorabilia inside an elegant Georgian building.
10 locals recommend
Trinity House Maritime Museum
99 KirkgateAn outstanding collection of maritime memorabilia inside an elegant Georgian building.
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeLovely to walk along on a sunny day!
Arthurs Seat, a dormant volcano, that sits 251m tall over the city. Not to be missed, get to the top and you'll be rewarded with stunning views across the city.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthurs Seat, a dormant volcano, that sits 251m tall over the city. Not to be missed, get to the top and you'll be rewarded with stunning views across the city.
Deconstructivism, Postmodern architecture which won the Stirling Prize. Free entry and you are allowed to go inside on most occasions.
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
Deconstructivism, Postmodern architecture which won the Stirling Prize. Free entry and you are allowed to go inside on most occasions.
If you have an afternoon in the sunshine go enjoy the rose gardens and fountain underneath the castle.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetIf you have an afternoon in the sunshine go enjoy the rose gardens and fountain underneath the castle.
One of the seven hills in Edinburgh, great view of the city with a different angle.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillOne of the seven hills in Edinburgh, great view of the city with a different angle.
If you like hiking and don't fancy traveling too far this is a great place. Accessible by bus or car.
121 locals recommend
Pentland Hills Regional Park
If you like hiking and don't fancy traveling too far this is a great place. Accessible by bus or car.
Sightseeing
Visit the UK's no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor). The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveVisit the UK's no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor). The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world.
The best castle in Scotland including the Scottish crown Jewels...not to be missed. Don't miss the 1 o' clock gun fire every day except Sunday.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe best castle in Scotland including the Scottish crown Jewels...not to be missed. Don't miss the 1 o' clock gun fire every day except Sunday.
Free entry and one of our favourite hang outs in Edinburgh, this recently refurbished museum is London standard but without the busyness.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Free entry and one of our favourite hang outs in Edinburgh, this recently refurbished museum is London standard but without the busyness.
Where Her Majesty the Queen stays when she is in Scotland. Great to go and see.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateWhere Her Majesty the Queen stays when she is in Scotland. Great to go and see.
If you'd like to find out about Scotland's biggest exports and the history of this wonderful drink don't miss the Scotch Whisky experience.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillIf you'd like to find out about Scotland's biggest exports and the history of this wonderful drink don't miss the Scotch Whisky experience.
Amazing art collection and again FREE ENTRY!
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdAmazing art collection and again FREE ENTRY!
Apparently haunted this 17th century close is one of the many underground streets that were built over during the modernisation of the old town.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StApparently haunted this 17th century close is one of the many underground streets that were built over during the modernisation of the old town.
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. Climb the stairs to get another great view over the city!
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. Climb the stairs to get another great view over the city!
St Giles' Cathedral, more properly termed the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Beautiful building inside and out.
152 locals recommend
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetSt Giles' Cathedral, more properly termed the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Beautiful building inside and out.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art museum on Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, which holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by, Scots.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StThe Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art museum on Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, which holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by, Scots.
John Knox House, popularly known as "John Knox's House", is an historic house in Edinburgh, Scotland, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant reformer John Knox during the 16th century.
14 locals recommend
John Knox House Museum
43-45 High StJohn Knox House, popularly known as "John Knox's House", is an historic house in Edinburgh, Scotland, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant reformer John Knox during the 16th century.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
United Kingdom
285 locals recommend
Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
United Kingdom
Holyrood Abbey
Great place.
Great place if you like modern art collections.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdGreat place if you like modern art collections.
The Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends.
72 locals recommend
The Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 CanongateThe Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends.
Edinburgh's Camera Obscura and World of Illusions-unrivalled views Edinburgh's skyline & fun attractions-a good day out for all the family.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillEdinburgh's Camera Obscura and World of Illusions-unrivalled views Edinburgh's skyline & fun attractions-a good day out for all the family.
Arts & Culture
Vue
98 Ocean DrNever too busy but always showing the newest releases in town!
The Corn Exchange Gallery
93 Constitution StLocal gallery highly recommended
Entertainment & Activities
If you like science and natural history this is an amazing place. It is a children's science museum but fun for adults as well.
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadIf you like science and natural history this is an amazing place. It is a children's science museum but fun for adults as well.
Penguin parade daily, only place in the U.K. with Panda's what is there not to like!
308 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdPenguin parade daily, only place in the U.K. with Panda's what is there not to like!
Museum of Childhood
42 High StKid friendly, FREE ENTRY