Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Sightseeing

A must see for any visit to Edinburgh, the One o'clock gun fired from the ramparts every day surprises many visitors but is a link to the past when it signalled the time to Edinburgh's port nearby.
1961 recommandé par les habitants
Château d'Édimbourg
Castlehill
1961 recommandé par les habitants
A must see for any visit to Edinburgh, the One o'clock gun fired from the ramparts every day surprises many visitors but is a link to the past when it signalled the time to Edinburgh's port nearby.
If modern art is your thing these are a great choice with world class artists including Eduardo Paolozzi’s studio. There's a great cafe as well!
1010 recommandé par les habitants
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
1010 recommandé par les habitants
If modern art is your thing these are a great choice with world class artists including Eduardo Paolozzi’s studio. There's a great cafe as well!
I love seeing how the royal family lived on this ship which is now a museum. I was surprised at how simply the Queen actually lives when on board.
630 recommandé par les habitants
Yacht royal Britannia
Ocean Drive
630 recommandé par les habitants
I love seeing how the royal family lived on this ship which is now a museum. I was surprised at how simply the Queen actually lives when on board.
International quality art exhibitions year round in a classic portico'd building. Theres a great cafe overlooking the gardens which makes a good stop halfway along princess street for a coffee.
1010 recommandé par les habitants
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
1010 recommandé par les habitants
International quality art exhibitions year round in a classic portico'd building. Theres a great cafe overlooking the gardens which makes a good stop halfway along princess street for a coffee.
Calton Hill gives a great view of the Edinburgh new town and a part built replica of the Parthenon is a great picture.
1098 recommandé par les habitants
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
1098 recommandé par les habitants
Calton Hill gives a great view of the Edinburgh new town and a part built replica of the Parthenon is a great picture.
See how life was lived in a typical Georgian New Town house on one of the best squares in Edinburgh
36 recommandé par les habitants
Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square
36 recommandé par les habitants
See how life was lived in a typical Georgian New Town house on one of the best squares in Edinburgh

Entertainment & Activities

The home of Rugby in Scotland and the venue for all the international matches including the 6 nations in February and March every year
144 recommandé par les habitants
Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn Street
144 recommandé par les habitants
The home of Rugby in Scotland and the venue for all the international matches including the 6 nations in February and March every year
A visit to see the Penguin parade at the Zoo is a must for any families with younger children, and for those of us a little older as well!
308 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo d'Édimbourg
134 Corstorphine Rd
308 recommandé par les habitants
A visit to see the Penguin parade at the Zoo is a must for any families with younger children, and for those of us a little older as well!

Food Scene

Lovely vietnamese food, book early as it's quite small
75 recommandé par les habitants
Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove St
75 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely vietnamese food, book early as it's quite small
Excellent modern european restaurant, book early to avoid disappointment!
6 recommandé par les habitants
The Bonham Hotel
35 Drumsheugh Gardens
6 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent modern european restaurant, book early to avoid disappointment!
A nice coffee and fresh artisan bread daily. The breakfast and lunch menu is tasty and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed.
Jacob's Bakery
62 Haymarket Terrace
A nice coffee and fresh artisan bread daily. The breakfast and lunch menu is tasty and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed.
Friendly Italian restaurant, with fresh local produce including a good seafood selection at the bottom of the street. You can't go wrong whatever choice you make.
10 recommandé par les habitants
La Bruschetta
13 Clifton Terrace
10 recommandé par les habitants
Friendly Italian restaurant, with fresh local produce including a good seafood selection at the bottom of the street. You can't go wrong whatever choice you make.
A great choice and a lighter option just around the corner for Japanese including Sushi, Sashimi and Teriyaki.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Luv Sushi
15 Dalry Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
A great choice and a lighter option just around the corner for Japanese including Sushi, Sashimi and Teriyaki.
Our favourite for Indian curries just around the corner with both takeaway and sit in options. Try the Chicken Centara for a main course, but don't be tempted by to many side dishes as the portions are generous.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Ignite Restaurant
272-274 Morrison St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Our favourite for Indian curries just around the corner with both takeaway and sit in options. Try the Chicken Centara for a main course, but don't be tempted by to many side dishes as the portions are generous.
Right on the corner, a friendly vibe, great snacks and coffee.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Nomad
2 Haymarket Terrace
8 recommandé par les habitants
Right on the corner, a friendly vibe, great snacks and coffee.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza with fresh ingredients and friendly staff.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry Rd
68 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Neapolitan pizza with fresh ingredients and friendly staff.
Every Saturday 9am - 2pm for over 40 locally sourced producers
88 recommandé par les habitants
Marché des fermiers d'Édimbourg
Castle Terrace
88 recommandé par les habitants
Every Saturday 9am - 2pm for over 40 locally sourced producers
Imposing former Linen Bank headquarters converted into a restaurant, bar and nightclub below.
285 recommandé par les habitants
The Dome
14 George St
285 recommandé par les habitants
Imposing former Linen Bank headquarters converted into a restaurant, bar and nightclub below.
South African cuisine with immense portion sizes.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Shebeen Dalry
103-105 Dalry Rd
35 recommandé par les habitants
South African cuisine with immense portion sizes.

Everything Else

Daily choral services and regular free classical concerts in this victorian gothic cathedral, an antidote to a busy day in town.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Cathédrale Sainte-Marie
Palmerston Place
30 recommandé par les habitants
Daily choral services and regular free classical concerts in this victorian gothic cathedral, an antidote to a busy day in town.

Parks & Nature

Cycle and footpath network away from the roads on old rail track routes.
Roseburn Path
Roseburn Path
Cycle and footpath network away from the roads on old rail track routes.
River walk right through Edinburgh away from the sights and sounds of the city
109 recommandé par les habitants
Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall Rd
109 recommandé par les habitants
River walk right through Edinburgh away from the sights and sounds of the city
Great children's play park just under the castle with a cafe for the adults and a walk through the gardens away from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street
957 recommandé par les habitants
Princes Street
Princes Street
957 recommandé par les habitants
Great children's play park just under the castle with a cafe for the adults and a walk through the gardens away from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street

Arts & Culture

Classical music venue with a full programme year round, our last performances we attended here were Mozart Requiem and The Brat Pack.
139 recommandé par les habitants
La salle Usher
Lothian Road
139 recommandé par les habitants
Classical music venue with a full programme year round, our last performances we attended here were Mozart Requiem and The Brat Pack.
Fascinating multimedia museum telling the story of the earth. Great for families on days where the weather is not so great or a change of pace from culture.
303 recommandé par les habitants
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road
303 recommandé par les habitants
Fascinating multimedia museum telling the story of the earth. Great for families on days where the weather is not so great or a change of pace from culture.
Year round theatre performances including the new year pantomime.
94 recommandé par les habitants
King's Theatre
2 Leven St
94 recommandé par les habitants
Year round theatre performances including the new year pantomime.
World class performing art venue for opera, dance and classical music
154 recommandé par les habitants
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson St
154 recommandé par les habitants
World class performing art venue for opera, dance and classical music

Drinks & Nightlife

Everything gin and a great buzz in the bar early evening or a tasty burger during the day.
144 recommandé par les habitants
The Jolly Botanist
256-260 Morrison St
144 recommandé par les habitants
Everything gin and a great buzz in the bar early evening or a tasty burger during the day.
Hidden away down a side street this is a local favourite
54 recommandé par les habitants
The Cambridge Bar
20 Young St
54 recommandé par les habitants
Hidden away down a side street this is a local favourite
Craft beers and tasty pub food.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
81-83 Lothian Rd
42 recommandé par les habitants
Craft beers and tasty pub food.