Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
French Bistro that uses delicious local produce.
173 recommandé par les habitants
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StFrench Bistro that uses delicious local produce.
A beautiful ornate tile-adorned Victorian bar offering real ales, whiskies and seafood specialities
125 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StA beautiful ornate tile-adorned Victorian bar offering real ales, whiskies and seafood specialities
Contemporary Italian restaurant and stylish cocktail bar with mezzanine level and polished wood floor.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Gusto
135 George StContemporary Italian restaurant and stylish cocktail bar with mezzanine level and polished wood floor.
The restaurant is tucked away at basement level in a side street off the main cobbled thoroughfare, but it is definitely worth a visit. An intimate setting for Scottish fine dining!
150 recommandé par les habitants
The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlThe restaurant is tucked away at basement level in a side street off the main cobbled thoroughfare, but it is definitely worth a visit. An intimate setting for Scottish fine dining!
Drinks & Nightlife
An atmospheric basement wine bar with Artisan Cheese and meat platters.
185 recommandé par les habitants
Pickles
60 Broughton StAn atmospheric basement wine bar with Artisan Cheese and meat platters.
A boutique hotel and trendy cocktail bar- a great place for food & drinks.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Rick's
55A Frederick StreetA boutique hotel and trendy cocktail bar- a great place for food & drinks.
You can eat here and keep the booth for the rest of the night. The place gets very lively in the evening so it’s not the place to go for an intimate dinner. If you are wanting to spend the night there, go before 11pm to avoid having to queue.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Opal Lounge
51A George StreetYou can eat here and keep the booth for the rest of the night. The place gets very lively in the evening so it’s not the place to go for an intimate dinner. If you are wanting to spend the night there, go before 11pm to avoid having to queue.
Serving great cocktails in a historic setting. There’s an authentic 1930’s cocktail bar, a delightful, parasol-covered garden café and an elegant grill room beneath a spectacular cupola, with mosaic floors and stained glass windows.
285 recommandé par les habitants
The Dome
14 George StServing great cocktails in a historic setting. There’s an authentic 1930’s cocktail bar, a delightful, parasol-covered garden café and an elegant grill room beneath a spectacular cupola, with mosaic floors and stained glass windows.
The Sky bar at Le Monde is a trendy hotspot for weekday relaxation or weekend celebrations. The bar is part of boutique hotel and has an extensive cocktail menu.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Le Monde Hotel
16 George StThe Sky bar at Le Monde is a trendy hotspot for weekday relaxation or weekend celebrations. The bar is part of boutique hotel and has an extensive cocktail menu.
Sightseeing
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The parks highest point is Arthurs Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city. The hike is mildly challenging but the views are spectacular and I would thoroughly recommend the trek if the skies are clear.
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Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The parks highest point is Arthurs Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city. The hike is mildly challenging but the views are spectacular and I would thoroughly recommend the trek if the skies are clear.
Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland’s number one paid-for tourist attraction.
I would advise booking your tickets online in order to beat the queues. Once up at the castle you can enjoy the spectacular views and rich history by taking a free live or audio guided tour. When you have finished exploring all the castle has to offer, there are two excellent cafes to sit and relax in. If you go to the Queen Anne Tearoom, be sure to try the delicious generously sized scones which are baked fresh everyday and served clotted cream and jam.
1961 recommandé par les habitants
Château d'Édimbourg
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland’s number one paid-for tourist attraction.
I would advise booking your tickets online in order to beat the queues. Once up at the castle you can enjoy the spectacular views and rich history by taking a free live or audio guided tour. When you have finished exploring all the castle has to offer, there are two excellent cafes to sit and relax in. If you go to the Queen Anne Tearoom, be sure to try the delicious generously sized scones which are baked fresh everyday and served clotted cream and jam.
Parks & Nature
The Botanic Gardens are a centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. The lavish gardens offer visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery.
Open all year, the Garden hosts a popular programme of events, exhibitions and guided tours. Make sure to check out what's on before you visit.
* Admission to the garden is free!
1227 recommandé par les habitants
Jardin botanique royal d'Édimbourg
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanic Gardens are a centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. The lavish gardens offer visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery.
Open all year, the Garden hosts a popular programme of events, exhibitions and guided tours. Make sure to check out what's on before you visit.
* Admission to the garden is free!
Arts & Culture
Set in a great red sandstone neo-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city’s skyline, the gallery holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by, Scots.
* Admission is free
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Galerie nationale écossaise de portraits
1 Queen StSet in a great red sandstone neo-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city’s skyline, the gallery holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by, Scots.
* Admission is free
Shopping
The market is located just around the corner from the flat and is open every weekend from 10am to 5pm. There's a selection of interesting food and craft stalls packed into tight space made for an entertaining and enjoyable visit.
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Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetThe market is located just around the corner from the flat and is open every weekend from 10am to 5pm. There's a selection of interesting food and craft stalls packed into tight space made for an entertaining and enjoyable visit.