Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
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.
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.
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.
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
Take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Experience for yourself our regional whiskies and whether you like fruity, sweet or smoky flavours our experts will help you select your perfect dram.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillTake a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Experience for yourself our regional whiskies and whether you like fruity, sweet or smoky flavours our experts will help you select your perfect dram.
Sightseeing
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.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe 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.
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 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.
Parks & Nature
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.
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.
Arts & Culture
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.
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!
Shopping
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.
Essentials
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkAll groceries and food shopping from the local supermarket.