Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Amazingly tasty, fresh thai fusion food served in trendy cardboard boxes. Cheap prices, great services and vibrant atmosphere.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlAmazingly tasty, fresh thai fusion food served in trendy cardboard boxes. Cheap prices, great services and vibrant atmosphere.
Bombay cafe serving delicious authentic indian food. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareBombay cafe serving delicious authentic indian food. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Amazing chocolate cafe. Perfect location to enjoy some delicious pancakes or waffles after a stroll along the Water of Leith walkway.
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Coro The Chocolate Cafe
5 Howard PlaceAmazing chocolate cafe. Perfect location to enjoy some delicious pancakes or waffles after a stroll along the Water of Leith walkway.
Best noodle bar in Edinburgh. Fast, fresh and cheap noodle dishes made to order.
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Red Box Noodle Bar
51 W Nicolson StBest noodle bar in Edinburgh. Fast, fresh and cheap noodle dishes made to order.
Amazingly tasty mexican restaurant located in Stockbridge. Small family owned business.
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The Blue Parrot Cantina
49 St Stephen StAmazingly tasty mexican restaurant located in Stockbridge. Small family owned business.
Hamilton's Bar and Kitchen - Relaxed, vibrant hangout with live music in the bar and simple dishes made from fairtrade/organic produce. Delicious fish and chips. Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a casual drink. Also great with families.
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlHamilton's Bar and Kitchen - Relaxed, vibrant hangout with live music in the bar and simple dishes made from fairtrade/organic produce. Delicious fish and chips. Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a casual drink. Also great with families.
Best fish and chips in Scotland. Located in the beautiful fishing village of Anstruther, this fish and chip bar is worth the drive.
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Anstruther Fish Bar
42 - 44 Shore StreetBest fish and chips in Scotland. Located in the beautiful fishing village of Anstruther, this fish and chip bar is worth the drive.
Rendezvous Chinese Restaurant
10a Queensferry StBest chinese restaurant in Edinburgh.
Best Tapas in Edinburgh. Fantastic fast service, vibrant atmosphere and delicious, varied food.
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Cafe Andaluz
77B George StBest Tapas in Edinburgh. Fantastic fast service, vibrant atmosphere and delicious, varied food.
One of the best pleases for breakfasts in Edinburgh. Serves delicious, fresh breakfast, brunch and lunch.
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The Blue Bear Cafe
9 Brandon TerraceOne of the best pleases for breakfasts in Edinburgh. Serves delicious, fresh breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Simple, tranquil cafe for home-made breakfasts, pizza and cake, with gluten- and dairy-free choices.
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Loudons
94B FountainbridgeSimple, tranquil cafe for home-made breakfasts, pizza and cake, with gluten- and dairy-free choices.
Delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great quality food served fresh.
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The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlDelicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great quality food served fresh.
One of the best places to grab a tasty burger and milkshake. Located inside a large shopping complex with cinema, there is plenty to do on a rainy day.
Handmade Burger Co Edinburgh
Ocean DriveOne of the best places to grab a tasty burger and milkshake. Located inside a large shopping complex with cinema, there is plenty to do on a rainy day.
Edinburgh's No 1 vegetarian restaurant. Serves only vegetarian dishes but delicious food for everyone to enjoy. I recommend booking if you would like to eat here as its very popular.
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David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StEdinburgh's No 1 vegetarian restaurant. Serves only vegetarian dishes but delicious food for everyone to enjoy. I recommend booking if you would like to eat here as its very popular.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillOriginally developed as a teaching museum for students of medicine, SHM's fascinating collections, including bone and tissue specimens, artefacts and works of art are now open to the public. One of Edinburgh's best tourist attractions.
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Surgeons' Hall Museums
Nicolson StreetOriginally developed as a teaching museum for students of medicine, SHM's fascinating collections, including bone and tissue specimens, artefacts and works of art are now open to the public. One of Edinburgh's best tourist attractions.
Mary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StMary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics.
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateThe 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics.
Calton Hill, is a hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Views of, and from, the hill are often used in photographs and paintings of the city.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillCalton Hill, is a hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Views of, and from, the hill are often used in photographs and paintings of the city.
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Great place to sample some of Scotland's Finest Whisky.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillAttraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Great place to sample some of Scotland's Finest Whisky.
The Museum of Childhood is a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood.
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Museum of Childhood
42 High StThe Museum of Childhood is a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood.
Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I. Free tours by wardens clad in ancient hunting Stewart tartan.
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Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I. Free tours by wardens clad in ancient hunting Stewart tartan.
John Knox House, popularly known as "John Knox's House", is a historic house in Edinburgh, Scotland, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant reformer John Knox during the 16th century. Puritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.
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John Knox House
61 High StreetJohn Knox House, popularly known as "John Knox's House", is a historic house in Edinburgh, Scotland, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant reformer John Knox during the 16th century. Puritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.
Experience the sights, sounds and - ahem - smells of Scotland’s grim history. The Edinburgh Dungeon is 80 minutes of immersive theatre, both hilarious and terrifying all at once!
The site played host to some of the saltiest characters in Scotland’s history, including prolific killers and their torturous wardens. Their stories will be brought to life before your very eyes and trust us, they’re only for those with strong stomachs! Meet a famous lineup of costumed characters like the ferocious witch, Agnes Finnie; the murderous duo, Burke and Hare and the infamous cannibal, Sawney Bean. You’ll find him in the caverns of Galloway, just make sure he doesn’t find you first!
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Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StExperience the sights, sounds and - ahem - smells of Scotland’s grim history. The Edinburgh Dungeon is 80 minutes of immersive theatre, both hilarious and terrifying all at once!
The site played host to some of the saltiest characters in Scotland’s history, including prolific killers and their torturous wardens. Their stories will be brought to life before your very eyes and trust us, they’re only for those with strong stomachs! Meet a famous lineup of costumed characters like the ferocious witch, Agnes Finnie; the murderous duo, Burke and Hare and the infamous cannibal, Sawney Bean. You’ll find him in the caverns of Galloway, just make sure he doesn’t find you first!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens near the centre of Edinburgh. Ideal for a peaceful stroll and perfect for families.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful gardens near the centre of Edinburgh. Ideal for a peaceful stroll and perfect for families.
Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, the Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre.
Apart from getting close to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, there are many different ways to enjoy your day out.
You can experience a busy programme of educational events and activities - ranging from keeper talks through to hands-on animal encounters - and a wide-range of eating experiences, several play areas and a fantastic gift shop.
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Edinburgh Zoo station
Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, the Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre.
Apart from getting close to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, there are many different ways to enjoy your day out.
You can experience a busy programme of educational events and activities - ranging from keeper talks through to hands-on animal encounters - and a wide-range of eating experiences, several play areas and a fantastic gift shop.
Holyrood Park is located 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; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest.
Within the park you can also visit St Anthony’s Chapel - a 15th century medieval chapel, Salisbury Crags – a series of 150 foot cliff faces dominating Edinburgh’
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Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park is located 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; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest.
Within the park you can also visit St Anthony’s Chapel - a 15th century medieval chapel, Salisbury Crags – a series of 150 foot cliff faces dominating Edinburgh’
Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Lovely location to sit and enjoy the sun with a beautiful view of Edinburgh Castle. Great place for children to have a run around.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Lovely location to sit and enjoy the sun with a beautiful view of Edinburgh Castle. Great place for children to have a run around.
Essentials
Upmarket grocery store selling fantastic array of great quality produce.
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Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank RdUpmarket grocery store selling fantastic array of great quality produce.
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceDrinks & Nightlife
Split-level eatery with sharing platters and lounge-bar with a stone floor and black leather booths. Chilled, popular weekend hangout.
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Grand Cru
79-83 Hanover StSplit-level eatery with sharing platters and lounge-bar with a stone floor and black leather booths. Chilled, popular weekend hangout.
Great bar and restaurant. Delicious burgers and tasty cocktails. Fantastic music scene at the weekend with live music and DJ.
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The Boozy Cow
17 Frederick StGreat bar and restaurant. Delicious burgers and tasty cocktails. Fantastic music scene at the weekend with live music and DJ.
Classic and modern Scottish cuisine served in refined bare-stone room with over 300 malts to sample.
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Whiski Rooms
4-7 N Bank StClassic and modern Scottish cuisine served in refined bare-stone room with over 300 malts to sample.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic museum with diverse collections that will take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland and around the world, taking in the wonders of nature, art, design and fashion and science and technology – all under one roof.
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National Museum of Scotland
Fantastic museum with diverse collections that will take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland and around the world, taking in the wonders of nature, art, design and fashion and science and technology – all under one roof.
The Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, in a neoclassical building designed by William Henry Playfair, and first opened to the public in 1859.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, in a neoclassical building designed by William Henry Playfair, and first opened to the public in 1859.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art museum on Queen Street, Edinburgh. The gallery holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by, Scots.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StThe Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art museum on Queen Street, Edinburgh. The gallery holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by, Scots.
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdModern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice cinema located inside a pleasant shopping centre with cafes, shops etc.
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Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StNice cinema located inside a pleasant shopping centre with cafes, shops etc.
Dynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It is ideal for an afternoon out with children.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It is ideal for an afternoon out with children.
Sea life aquarium with seal enclosure and shark tank with 112-metre walk-through acrylic tunnel.
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Deep Sea World
Forthside TerraceSea life aquarium with seal enclosure and shark tank with 112-metre walk-through acrylic tunnel.
Get a hands-on experience of taking care of farm animals at the community-led charity. Meet Mrs Murdoch the farm’s oldest tortoise, born in 1956, or see bearded dragon Becks protect his territory by performing push-ups. Don’t miss out on the regular workshops and tours available all year long, you never know what you’ll learn.
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Gorgie City Farm
Get a hands-on experience of taking care of farm animals at the community-led charity. Meet Mrs Murdoch the farm’s oldest tortoise, born in 1956, or see bearded dragon Becks protect his territory by performing push-ups. Don’t miss out on the regular workshops and tours available all year long, you never know what you’ll learn.