Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillExpensive, but definitely a memorable visit
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdWell worth a visit, particularly to see the pandas
This is a must do. Ideally you want to drive to Duddingston Loch and take the short 30 minute (conservative) steep walk to the summit. Views over Edinburgh, the Forth and Fife are spectacular
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
This is a must do. Ideally you want to drive to Duddingston Loch and take the short 30 minute (conservative) steep walk to the summit. Views over Edinburgh, the Forth and Fife are spectacular
This requires a ferry from S Queensferry. A truly wonderful trip.
Beware of marauding, protective mother herring gulls.
30 locals recommend
Inchcolm Abbey
Inchcolm IslandThis requires a ferry from S Queensferry. A truly wonderful trip.
Beware of marauding, protective mother herring gulls.
Edinburgh weather is usually pretty good. But if you're stuck with poor weather, this makes for an interesting day out. The new annex is particularly good.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh weather is usually pretty good. But if you're stuck with poor weather, this makes for an interesting day out. The new annex is particularly good.
Interesting from a nautical perspective, but also well worth a visit tho wander over to the Leith waterfornt with loads of interesting eating places.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveInteresting from a nautical perspective, but also well worth a visit tho wander over to the Leith waterfornt with loads of interesting eating places.
Entertainment & Activities
The UK's largest dry ski slope. Not in the class of proper alpine skiing, but a pretty steep slope and well worth a visit. Make sure to wear suitable clothing.
12 locals recommend
Hillend
The UK's largest dry ski slope. Not in the class of proper alpine skiing, but a pretty steep slope and well worth a visit. Make sure to wear suitable clothing.
Food Scene
We like this venue. It's couthy and uncomplicated and the food is good
54 locals recommend
The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith RdWe like this venue. It's couthy and uncomplicated and the food is good
Arts & Culture
As I guess you all know, Edinburgh festival is possible the UK's pre-eminent arts event.
154 locals recommend
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StAs I guess you all know, Edinburgh festival is possible the UK's pre-eminent arts event.
Parks & Nature
Really convenient, given that the Braid Burn runs directly under the apartment. Nice walk upstream to the Royal Observatory. Its interesting to see how Edinburgh preserves its sense of the great outdoors, whilst still being a capital city.
Braid Burn Walk
Really convenient, given that the Braid Burn runs directly under the apartment. Nice walk upstream to the Royal Observatory. Its interesting to see how Edinburgh preserves its sense of the great outdoors, whilst still being a capital city.
Surprisingly tranquil walkway which cuts through the west end of Edinburgh down past Stockbridge all the way to Leith if you're minded.
Dean Village is a hidden gem.
13 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwaySurprisingly tranquil walkway which cuts through the west end of Edinburgh down past Stockbridge all the way to Leith if you're minded.
Dean Village is a hidden gem.