Pauline’s guidebook
Places to Visit
Where you choose to visit depends on what you like to do. These are just some suggestions to get you started. If you only have a short time, we suggest you work geographically!
https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh/
Free entry if you just want to stroll in the amazing gardens
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Jardin botanique royal d'Édimbourg
Arboretum Placehttps://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh/
Free entry if you just want to stroll in the amazing gardens
https://www.edinburghcastle.scot
One of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away.
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Château d'Édimbourg
Castlehillhttps://www.edinburghcastle.scot
One of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away.
https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/
The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, delighting visitors since 1853. An Aladdin's cave filled with illusions, tricks, puzzles, hands-on experiences, unbelievable effects and the best rooftop city views. Go on a bright day for the Camera Obscura
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 Castlehillhttps://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/
The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, delighting visitors since 1853. An Aladdin's cave filled with illusions, tricks, puzzles, hands-on experiences, unbelievable effects and the best rooftop city views. Go on a bright day for the Camera Obscura
https://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse
Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore the Palace's close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
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Palais de Holyrood
Canongatehttps://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse
Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore the Palace's close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery
The world's greatest art in the heart of Edinburgh
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National Galleries of Scotland
The Moundhttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery
The world's greatest art in the heart of Edinburgh
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-gallery
Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future
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Galerie nationale écossaise de portraits
1 Queen Sthttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-gallery
Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery-modern-art
Modern and contemporary art spread across two unique venues in a beautiful sculpture park.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rdhttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery-modern-art
Modern and contemporary art spread across two unique venues in a beautiful sculpture park.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
Always something interesting to see. Check the website for any special exhibitions that may interest you.
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Musée national d'Écosse
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
Always something interesting to see. Check the website for any special exhibitions that may interest you.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631
Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Calton Hill has some of the city's best views and if you get up early, the best sunrises. Calton Hill is also resident to some iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. Monuments include the National Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, Nelson's Monument, the Old Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martys' Monument and also the City Observatory.
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Calton Hill
Calton Hillhttps://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631
Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Calton Hill has some of the city's best views and if you get up early, the best sunrises. Calton Hill is also resident to some iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. Monuments include the National Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, Nelson's Monument, the Old Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martys' Monument and also the City Observatory.
Three bridges built in three different centuries. I love the view of all three from Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry (see the poster above the bed in the downstairs bedroom)
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Forth Bridges Viewpoint
Three bridges built in three different centuries. I love the view of all three from Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry (see the poster above the bed in the downstairs bedroom)
Places to Walk
Edinburgh is a very walkable city, and just walking down a street in the city centre, there is so much to see, even just the buildings (Georgian in the New Town, much older in the Old Town). However, here are some more suggestions. Most of these are good for cycling too.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/union-canal-p662841
Access from Lochrin Basin, and walk as far as you want, for a different perspective on the city.
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Union Canal
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/union-canal-p662841
Access from Lochrin Basin, and walk as far as you want, for a different perspective on the city.
http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/welcome/
Get the bus to Balerno and walk north back to the city, or start at Leith and walk south. There are lots of places you can leave the path to find coffee, lunch and toilets.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkwayhttp://www.waterofleith.org.uk/welcome/
Get the bus to Balerno and walk north back to the city, or start at Leith and walk south. There are lots of places you can leave the path to find coffee, lunch and toilets.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/cramond-beach-p730791
Flat walk along the long promenade, or up the glen to Cramond Brig. If it is low tide, you can go over the causeway to Cramond Island.
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Cramond
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/cramond-beach-p730791
Flat walk along the long promenade, or up the glen to Cramond Brig. If it is low tide, you can go over the causeway to Cramond Island.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341
Walk as far as you like from the front door.
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Parc de Holyrood
Queen's Drivehttps://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341
Walk as far as you like from the front door.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/portobello-beach-p730811
Edinburgh’s Seaside (we recommend The Golden Bite for fish and chips). Cycle there, or take the 26 or 45 bus from Wishaw Terrace on London Road.
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Promenade de la plage de Portobello
1 Promenadehttps://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/portobello-beach-p730811
Edinburgh’s Seaside (we recommend The Golden Bite for fish and chips). Cycle there, or take the 26 or 45 bus from Wishaw Terrace on London Road.
Food scene
long established Italian deli in Elm Row (top end of Leith Walk)
Coffee, lunch, dinner, deli things to take home. The orange polenta cake is to die for.
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm Rowlong established Italian deli in Elm Row (top end of Leith Walk)
Coffee, lunch, dinner, deli things to take home. The orange polenta cake is to die for.
Tiny bakery in Brunswick Street, just off Leith Walk. Great coffee, and dilemma over what to choose - it is all so delicious.
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Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StTiny bakery in Brunswick Street, just off Leith Walk. Great coffee, and dilemma over what to choose - it is all so delicious.
13 Dalziel Place, London Road
Indian and Nepalese, good food, great service, 5 minutes walk.
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Gautam's
13-14 Dalziel Pl13 Dalziel Place, London Road
Indian and Nepalese, good food, great service, 5 minutes walk.