Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
A beautifully kept garden with greenhouses, hidden paths, water features, and all kinds of trees to explore for up to three hours.
1227 residents recomanen
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA beautifully kept garden with greenhouses, hidden paths, water features, and all kinds of trees to explore for up to three hours.
A short walk (15 minutes) up Carlton hill is well worth it- brilliant views over Edinburgh, as well as the iconic pillars of a replica Parthenon. Back in the 1820’s, there was a vision to make Edinburgh the “Athen’s of the North” and this was supposed to be a complete replica of the famous Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis. Unfortunately it was never finished, due to lack of funds. You can (carefully) climb up onto the stricture it and look out across the Edinburgh sky line. This is my favourite view of Edinburgh.
1098 residents recomanen
Calton Hill
Calton HillA short walk (15 minutes) up Carlton hill is well worth it- brilliant views over Edinburgh, as well as the iconic pillars of a replica Parthenon. Back in the 1820’s, there was a vision to make Edinburgh the “Athen’s of the North” and this was supposed to be a complete replica of the famous Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis. Unfortunately it was never finished, due to lack of funds. You can (carefully) climb up onto the stricture it and look out across the Edinburgh sky line. This is my favourite view of Edinburgh.
Sightseeing
A fun and informative tour down to the old Edinburgh alleys under the royal mile.
373 residents recomanen
El Real Mary King's Close
2 High StA fun and informative tour down to the old Edinburgh alleys under the royal mile.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brilliant live folk music every night of the week, from about 9pm- 12pm.
43 residents recomanen
Captains Bar
4 S College StBrilliant live folk music every night of the week, from about 9pm- 12pm.
Cameo Bar
6-10 Lochrin PlA lesser known tasteful bar, a great place for a late evening drink.
I like go to the free cinema at Banchee’s labyrinth from time to time. Free cinema!
22 residents recomanen
The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry StI like go to the free cinema at Banchee’s labyrinth from time to time. Free cinema!
Arts & Culture
A lovely theatre, well worth scanning the shows/events for any interest.
79 residents recomanen
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StA lovely theatre, well worth scanning the shows/events for any interest.
A wonderful museum featuring, amongst other things- big stuffed animals, aviation, beautiful pottery and vase, historic Scottish wares and stories, a gift shop and a cafe.
1378 residents recomanen
National Museum of Scotland
A wonderful museum featuring, amongst other things- big stuffed animals, aviation, beautiful pottery and vase, historic Scottish wares and stories, a gift shop and a cafe.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High StWorth a browse over the events for sure.
Food Scene
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeA spot where J. K Rowling went to work on her stories!
A coffee shop with character and taste and (deliberately) no WiFi. Perfect spot all ye readers and writers.
80 residents recomanen
Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson StA coffee shop with character and taste and (deliberately) no WiFi. Perfect spot all ye readers and writers.