Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872.
119 locals recommend
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872.
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana. It will take you 288 steps to reach the top where you will get great views of Edinburgh.
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana. It will take you 288 steps to reach the top where you will get great views of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock. You can wander the castle alone or take a guided tour.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock. You can wander the castle alone or take a guided tour.
Canal Walk
Canal WalkTake a walk along the canal.
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StAn underground tour of old Edinburgh.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveFood Scene
Serving a great ice cream and also great views of Edinburgh Castle.
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketServing a great ice cream and also great views of Edinburgh Castle.
S Luca
16 Morningside RdMy favourite ice cream in Edinburgh!
Lovely bar and restaurant with outdoor seating. Serving a great brunch. Situated in the bustling Bruntsfield area.
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlLovely bar and restaurant with outdoor seating. Serving a great brunch. Situated in the bustling Bruntsfield area.
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield PlOne of the best coffees in Edinburgh!
A great brunch with lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
36 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowA great brunch with lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StRestaurant with bar and views of Edinburgh Castle.
Parks & Nature
The Meadows
Melville DriveOn a lovely day have a BBQ in the park.
Calton Hill
Calton HillTake a walk up Calton Hill to see panoramic views of Edinburgh.
Climb to the top of Arthur's Seat for panoramic views of all of Edinburgh.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Climb to the top of Arthur's Seat for panoramic views of all of Edinburgh.
White Park
White ParkKids playpark.
Entertainment & Activities
Playing on the course is free, so just take a long your own clubs and balls. Should you need to hire equipment, visit the Golf Tavern on the edge of the links and hire them from behind the bar. You can hire clubs and balls for around £3.50, plus they do a great range of offers to play, eat and drink.
75 locals recommend
Bruntsfield Links
Melville DrivePlaying on the course is free, so just take a long your own clubs and balls. Should you need to hire equipment, visit the Golf Tavern on the edge of the links and hire them from behind the bar. You can hire clubs and balls for around £3.50, plus they do a great range of offers to play, eat and drink.
Great place to take kids and lots of chain restaurants in the area to go after. Gravity often does deals with these restaurants for money off if you show your gravity wristband.
8 locals recommend
Gravity Trampoline Parks
130 Dundee StGreat place to take kids and lots of chain restaurants in the area to go after. Gravity often does deals with these restaurants for money off if you show your gravity wristband.
If you want to catch a football game one of the local Edinburgh teams (Heart of Midlothian) play at the stadium right by the flat.
Tynecastle station
If you want to catch a football game one of the local Edinburgh teams (Heart of Midlothian) play at the stadium right by the flat.
If you fancy watching Scotland or Edinburgh play rugby. (check depending on season)
144 locals recommend
BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetIf you fancy watching Scotland or Edinburgh play rugby. (check depending on season)
Fountain Park
130 Dundee StMini golf themed around dinosaurs.
Cineworld Cinema
130/3 Dundee StGorgie City Farm is a farm set right in the city centre. Animals include cows, pigs, chickens, sheep and goats. Free entry.
54 locals recommend
Gorgie City Farm
Gorgie City Farm is a farm set right in the city centre. Animals include cows, pigs, chickens, sheep and goats. Free entry.
Edinburgh Zoo station
Edinburgh Zoo - home of the famous panda's.
Hillend
Dry outdoor ski slope in Edinburgh.
Arts & Culture
Free museum with lots to discover including, animals, Scotland, space and physics. This place is great for adults and kids.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Free museum with lots to discover including, animals, Scotland, space and physics. This place is great for adults and kids.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceLarge Sainsbury's store will have all the essentials.
ALDI
100 Gorgie Park RdLidl
Dalry RoadDrinks & Nightlife
The Refinery St Andrew Square
5 St Andrew SquareBrewhemia
1A Market StMalones Edinburgh
242 Morrison StLive music and sport.
The Fountain
131 Dundee St