Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The flavours in the meals are exquisite! Reasonable fixed price menus as well.
99 locals recommend
First Coast Restaurant
97-101 Dalry RdThe flavours in the meals are exquisite! Reasonable fixed price menus as well.
Great little spot for breakfast or just a coffee. They also serve dinners although I haven't sampled the dinner menu.
10 locals recommend
The Clock Cafe
125 Dalry RdGreat little spot for breakfast or just a coffee. They also serve dinners although I haven't sampled the dinner menu.
Extremely popular restaurant close by. Traditional food from Naples.
121 locals recommend
Locanda de Gusti
102 Dalry RdExtremely popular restaurant close by. Traditional food from Naples.
I haven't been (yet) however it's top of my list and very highly recommended. Must be booked in advance.
68 locals recommend
Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry RdI haven't been (yet) however it's top of my list and very highly recommended. Must be booked in advance.
If you just want to curl up in bed with a film and eat pizza, this is where to go. You can also arrange a delivery.
Domino's Pizza - Edinburgh - Dalry Road
131 Dalry RoadIf you just want to curl up in bed with a film and eat pizza, this is where to go. You can also arrange a delivery.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillPalace of Holyrood
CanongateIt's where the Queen lives when in Edinburgh.
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveParks & Nature
This is "Arthur's Seat" or Salisbury Crags is. Good for a walk around to get a great view of the city. Also a popular running route for the more sporty guests.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveThis is "Arthur's Seat" or Salisbury Crags is. Good for a walk around to get a great view of the city. Also a popular running route for the more sporty guests.
This will be packed on a sunny day. Popular with lots of fitness classes and some sporting games but also great to go with a BBQ.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveThis will be packed on a sunny day. Popular with lots of fitness classes and some sporting games but also great to go with a BBQ.
A smaller hill than Arthur's Seat with some great views of The Nelson Monument - a good picture opportunity.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillA smaller hill than Arthur's Seat with some great views of The Nelson Monument - a good picture opportunity.
Lovely walk along the canal. Will take you all the way to Falkirk if you want a VERY long walk/cycle.
6 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkLovely walk along the canal. Will take you all the way to Falkirk if you want a VERY long walk/cycle.
Gorgeous river - very secluded if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
147 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayGorgeous river - very secluded if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Arts & Culture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdNational Museum of Scotland
Museum of Childhood station
I'm a frequent visitor here and there's always a great show/play/musical on. I have a membership and can sometimes arrange discounts.
320 locals recommend
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlI'm a frequent visitor here and there's always a great show/play/musical on. I have a membership and can sometimes arrange discounts.
King's Theatre
2 Leven StSome smaller but also great plays here to check out.
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StVery educational - all about history/evolution. Some great simulations (of earthquakes and the like).
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadVery educational - all about history/evolution. Some great simulations (of earthquakes and the like).
Essentials
Just a few minutes away from my home so perfect to walk to and grab some essentials.
122 locals recommend
Co-op Food
114 Dalry RdJust a few minutes away from my home so perfect to walk to and grab some essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineworld Cinema
130/3 Dundee StTenpin Edinburgh Fountain Park
Dundee StreetFountain Park
130 Dundee StGetting Around
Haymarket station
Waverley Railway Station
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder StreetThrifty Car and Van Rental Edinburgh
42 Haymarket TerraceCondor Car & Van Hire
45 Lochrin Pl