Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Tigerlilly
125 George StChic, upmarket bar great for cocktails
Pretty fairy lit bar in west end good for alround drinks and pub food... Pizza Express also next door.
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Indigo Yard
7 Charlotte LnPretty fairy lit bar in west end good for alround drinks and pub food... Pizza Express also next door.
Sygn
15 Charlotte LnNice West End cocktail bar
Handy to pop down after drinks at Tigerlily... same building/bar, open until 3am
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Lulu Bar and Nightclub
125b George StHandy to pop down after drinks at Tigerlily... same building/bar, open until 3am
Small bar/club which is not much to look at on the inside but has a great pianist who’ll play all your favourite tracks followed by standard chart music intervals. A favourite haunt for the locals of edinburgh with free entry! Open until 3am
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Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick StSmall bar/club which is not much to look at on the inside but has a great pianist who’ll play all your favourite tracks followed by standard chart music intervals. A favourite haunt for the locals of edinburgh with free entry! Open until 3am
Sightseeing
Edinburgh’s most famous castle... standing tall and grand bang smack in the centre of the city.
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Château d'Édimbourg
CastlehillEdinburgh’s most famous castle... standing tall and grand bang smack in the centre of the city.
Climb this beautiful Gothic monument commemorating Scotland’s most famous author and see stunning views of the city from its top parapet.
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Scott Monument
Climb this beautiful Gothic monument commemorating Scotland’s most famous author and see stunning views of the city from its top parapet.
Visit the famous Mary King’s Close and discover the haunting tales of witches and ghouls in the city!
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StVisit the famous Mary King’s Close and discover the haunting tales of witches and ghouls in the city!
Discover Edinburgh’s dark and sinister past and familiarise yourself with the infamous ghosts of the city!
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Edinburgh Free Tour
101 Rose St S LnDiscover Edinburgh’s dark and sinister past and familiarise yourself with the infamous ghosts of the city!
Discover Edinburgh’s grizzly past down in the famous old town dungeons!
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Le Donjon d'Édimbourg
31 Market StDiscover Edinburgh’s grizzly past down in the famous old town dungeons!
Arts & Culture
An amazing Natural history museum where you can easily spend a day. Free entry
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Musée national d'Écosse
An amazing Natural history museum where you can easily spend a day. Free entry
Lovely free collection to browse for art lovers or tourists alike, and they do have paid collections put on throughout the year also. Nice cafe on site.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdLovely free collection to browse for art lovers or tourists alike, and they do have paid collections put on throughout the year also. Nice cafe on site.
Another free art gallery to browse in the centre
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Galerie nationale écossaise de portraits
1 Queen StAnother free art gallery to browse in the centre
Parks & Nature
Edinburgh’s iconic extinct volcano is surely worth a climb to see some amazing views of the city and coastline below. Or if you don’t want a steep hike, a casual walk along the Craggs and Holyrood Park is an alternative in the area.
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Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh’s iconic extinct volcano is surely worth a climb to see some amazing views of the city and coastline below. Or if you don’t want a steep hike, a casual walk along the Craggs and Holyrood Park is an alternative in the area.
Beautiful botanical gardens to stroll through, picnic or take a walk through the various greenhouses. Free entry. They also have a nice restuarant and gift shop on site.
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Jardin botanique royal d'Édimbourg
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful botanical gardens to stroll through, picnic or take a walk through the various greenhouses. Free entry. They also have a nice restuarant and gift shop on site.
Lovely stretch of sand just outside the city with views of Fife over the water and The Forth Road Bridge. Watch for the incoming tide and don’t get stranded out on the boardwalk!
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Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondLovely stretch of sand just outside the city with views of Fife over the water and The Forth Road Bridge. Watch for the incoming tide and don’t get stranded out on the boardwalk!
An easier stroll up this iconic hill in the centre of the city, with temples and the national monument of scotland to visit. Stunning views of Princes Street, Arthur’s Seat and the surrounding city from the top.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillAn easier stroll up this iconic hill in the centre of the city, with temples and the national monument of scotland to visit. Stunning views of Princes Street, Arthur’s Seat and the surrounding city from the top.
Just behind the flat is the Water of Leith, which has lovely walks along the river... you would not know you were still in the centre of this magnificent city. Walk along to Dean Village with its beautiful historic mills and cobbled streets.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayJust behind the flat is the Water of Leith, which has lovely walks along the river... you would not know you were still in the centre of this magnificent city. Walk along to Dean Village with its beautiful historic mills and cobbled streets.
Shopping
George Street
George StreetEdinburgh’s prime shopping district