The Smiths Edinburgh Guidebook
Sightseeing
Half an hour walk from the flat to the bottom of Arthur Seat. Stop at the Sheep's Heid for dinner and some drinks on the way home.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Half an hour walk from the flat to the bottom of Arthur Seat. Stop at the Sheep's Heid for dinner and some drinks on the way home.
15 minute walk from the flat, also has a car park if you are driving.
58 locals recommend
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle Road15 minute walk from the flat, also has a car park if you are driving.
Head here for lovely views and picture opportunities then head to Stockbridge for a coffee.
268 locals recommend
Dean Village
Dean PathHead here for lovely views and picture opportunities then head to Stockbridge for a coffee.
This is a lovely walk and not as high as Arthur Seat. It has one of our favourite views of Edinburgh from the top.
162 locals recommend
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdThis is a lovely walk and not as high as Arthur Seat. It has one of our favourite views of Edinburgh from the top.
One of our favourite day trips! Lots of places to eat, shop and walk. Would be around a half an hour car journey away from the flat.
119 locals recommend
North Berwick
One of our favourite day trips! Lots of places to eat, shop and walk. Would be around a half an hour car journey away from the flat.
Another great day trip option that we love. Around about 45 minutes from the flat.
36 locals recommend
Saint Abbs
Another great day trip option that we love. Around about 45 minutes from the flat.
We love Dalkeith county park its great for all ages. It has a shop, restaurant, coffee shop, walking routes, Go Ape and a huge play park.
70 locals recommend
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateWe love Dalkeith county park its great for all ages. It has a shop, restaurant, coffee shop, walking routes, Go Ape and a huge play park.
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA must!
Roslin Glen Country Park
78 Crusader DrOne of our favourite areas
Queensferry
Day trip with amazing views and lots of yummy food
Food scene
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayLovely cosy pub with a bowling alley and outdoor seating.
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlA Smith favourite
Drift
Great for sitting in or taking away lunch and cakes.
The Dome
14 George StFor a special treat this is a great option for eating out.
Tanifiki
44 Portobello High StOne of Mairi's favourite coffee spots in Portobello.
Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, LothianburnGreat for lunch not far from the Pentlands
Shopping
Great shopping centre with large number of shops and places to eat - 15 minute walk from flat.
43 locals recommend
Fort Kinnaird
Great shopping centre with large number of shops and places to eat - 15 minute walk from flat.
City/town information
Must visit city in Scotland would take 1hr 30mins by car from the flat.
257 locals recommend
St Andrews
Must visit city in Scotland would take 1hr 30mins by car from the flat.
Traveler advice
Getting around
There are great bus routes all around the city from the flat
Number 30 bus goes into town.
Number 400 bus goes to the airport.