Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
You get a wonderful panorama of the city from the top of Arthur's Seat. It is a dormant volcano that is a natural landmark in Edinburgh. You can walk there (head straight down the Royal Mile) or jump on a bus. It is around 45 minutes to the top - worth it on a good day or for some fresh air and exercise.
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Arthur's Seat
You get a wonderful panorama of the city from the top of Arthur's Seat. It is a dormant volcano that is a natural landmark in Edinburgh. You can walk there (head straight down the Royal Mile) or jump on a bus. It is around 45 minutes to the top - worth it on a good day or for some fresh air and exercise.
Cramond village (it's called a village but is now part of Edinburgh) makes for a lovely and scenic day out. You can wander along the river and then along the beach and, if the tide is out, walk out to Cramond Island in the firth of forth. Be careful though, you need time to walk back to the mainland again before the tide comes in! Great place to see the iconic forth bridges.
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Cramond Island
Cramond village (it's called a village but is now part of Edinburgh) makes for a lovely and scenic day out. You can wander along the river and then along the beach and, if the tide is out, walk out to Cramond Island in the firth of forth. Be careful though, you need time to walk back to the mainland again before the tide comes in! Great place to see the iconic forth bridges.
What other capital city has a huge park (that used to be a loch where witches were drowned!) right in the centre? With Princes Street on one side and views of the castle, this is a great place to chill out after some shopping. Guaranteed to be busy on a sunny day!
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Princes Street
Princes StreetWhat other capital city has a huge park (that used to be a loch where witches were drowned!) right in the centre? With Princes Street on one side and views of the castle, this is a great place to chill out after some shopping. Guaranteed to be busy on a sunny day!
This hill provides great views over Edinburgh without too strenuous a hike to the top.
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline.
The acropolis is in fact an unfinished monument - originally called the "National Monument". Initiated in 1816, a year after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, it was meant to be a replica of the Parthenon in Athens, as a memorial to those who had died in the Napoleonic Wars.
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Colina Calton
Calton HillThis hill provides great views over Edinburgh without too strenuous a hike to the top.
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline.
The acropolis is in fact an unfinished monument - originally called the "National Monument". Initiated in 1816, a year after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, it was meant to be a replica of the Parthenon in Athens, as a memorial to those who had died in the Napoleonic Wars.
Shopping
The Stockbridge market takes place every Sunday from 10am to 5pm. With a number of local producers setting up stall, you have a selection of fresh fruit and veg, meats, bread and cakes, locally crafted beer and gin and some handicrafts. There are also some hot food stalls - great stop for a Sunday lunch or brunch. Afterwards, take a look around the quaint shops and streets of Stockbridge. You can get here by following the Water of Leith walkway or on the 36 bus from Broughton Road.
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Mercado de Stockbridge
Saunders StreetThe Stockbridge market takes place every Sunday from 10am to 5pm. With a number of local producers setting up stall, you have a selection of fresh fruit and veg, meats, bread and cakes, locally crafted beer and gin and some handicrafts. There are also some hot food stalls - great stop for a Sunday lunch or brunch. Afterwards, take a look around the quaint shops and streets of Stockbridge. You can get here by following the Water of Leith walkway or on the 36 bus from Broughton Road.
Edinburgh's main shopping street, it's a mile long and runs from east to west - shops on one side and Princes St gardens on the other. Head to the next main street over (George Street) for more upmarket shops, or stop for food and drink on Rose Street in between the two.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetEdinburgh's main shopping street, it's a mile long and runs from east to west - shops on one side and Princes St gardens on the other. Head to the next main street over (George Street) for more upmarket shops, or stop for food and drink on Rose Street in between the two.
Edinburgh's more upmarket shopping street with good bars and restaurants too. For luxury shops, head to Multrees Walk.
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George Street
George StreetEdinburgh's more upmarket shopping street with good bars and restaurants too. For luxury shops, head to Multrees Walk.
Edinburgh's luxury shops, headed up by Harvey Nichols department store.
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Multrees Walk
Multrees WalkEdinburgh's luxury shops, headed up by Harvey Nichols department store.
Luxury department store specialising in brand name merchandise.
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Harvey Nichols
Luxury department store specialising in brand name merchandise.
Waverley Mall
3/48 Waverley BridgeA selection of clothing stores and a food mall.
Everything Else
The Dean Village is a tranquil historic village on the Water of Leith, only five minutes walk from Princes Street.
In the past the village was the centre of the milling of water mills and the remnants of the industry can still be seen today. Look out for mill stones and carved stone plaques with baked bread and pies.
The most striking building in the Dean Village is Well Court, recently restored with the help of Edinburgh World Heritage. Built in the 1880s as model housing for local workers, it adds to the picturesque charm of the area.
A short walk from the village is the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both impressive classical buildings in their own right, now converted to their use as art galleries.
You can walk here along the Water of Leith (about 1 hour), get the 36 bus from Broughton Road, or walk 5 minutes from the west end of Princes Street.
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Dean Village
Dean PathThe Dean Village is a tranquil historic village on the Water of Leith, only five minutes walk from Princes Street.
In the past the village was the centre of the milling of water mills and the remnants of the industry can still be seen today. Look out for mill stones and carved stone plaques with baked bread and pies.
The most striking building in the Dean Village is Well Court, recently restored with the help of Edinburgh World Heritage. Built in the 1880s as model housing for local workers, it adds to the picturesque charm of the area.
A short walk from the village is the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both impressive classical buildings in their own right, now converted to their use as art galleries.
You can walk here along the Water of Leith (about 1 hour), get the 36 bus from Broughton Road, or walk 5 minutes from the west end of Princes Street.
North Berwick is a 30 minute train journey from Edinburgh (trains depart Waverley every hour). A beautiful seaside resort with beaches, quaint shops, golf, the famous seabird centre and boat trips out to sea, this is a great day out for all.
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North Berwick
North Berwick is a 30 minute train journey from Edinburgh (trains depart Waverley every hour). A beautiful seaside resort with beaches, quaint shops, golf, the famous seabird centre and boat trips out to sea, this is a great day out for all.
Food Scene
This small but perfectly formed cafe serves up great homemade southern (USA) inspired food, pulled pork, artisan roast coffee and hosts live music events.
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The Bluebird Cafe
5 CanonmillsThis small but perfectly formed cafe serves up great homemade southern (USA) inspired food, pulled pork, artisan roast coffee and hosts live music events.
Drinks & Nightlife
It looks like a barber's shop from the outside, but head inside, work out how to get past the bookcase and you will be served up some of the best cocktails in Edinburgh. Quirky, trendy and very well thought out, this is a great place to go for a night out.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StIt looks like a barber's shop from the outside, but head inside, work out how to get past the bookcase and you will be served up some of the best cocktails in Edinburgh. Quirky, trendy and very well thought out, this is a great place to go for a night out.
Sightseeing
You can't come to Edinburgh and miss the castle. Right in the middle of the city on a rock, it is one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks. Walk up the Royal Mile and get a panorama of the city centre for free, or pay to get in and learn about the brutal history of the monarchy in Scotland.
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Castillo de Edimburgo
CastlehillYou can't come to Edinburgh and miss the castle. Right in the middle of the city on a rock, it is one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks. Walk up the Royal Mile and get a panorama of the city centre for free, or pay to get in and learn about the brutal history of the monarchy in Scotland.
The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott. You can climb to the top and get some great views, then relax in Princes Street gardens to recover!
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Monumento a Scott
The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott. You can climb to the top and get some great views, then relax in Princes Street gardens to recover!
Originally a marketplace for horse and cattle, the Grassmarket was also renowned for its public executions.
Nowadays this vibrant cobbled street has some great boutique shops, lively bars and great restaurants. Head up Victoria Street for some great wee shops too.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketOriginally a marketplace for horse and cattle, the Grassmarket was also renowned for its public executions.
Nowadays this vibrant cobbled street has some great boutique shops, lively bars and great restaurants. Head up Victoria Street for some great wee shops too.
The Royal Mile runs through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, connecting the magnificent Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse, resting in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. The Mile is overlooked by impressive, towering tenements, between which cobbled closes and narrow stairways interlock to create a secret underground world.
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Milla Real
The Royal Mile runs through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, connecting the magnificent Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse, resting in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. The Mile is overlooked by impressive, towering tenements, between which cobbled closes and narrow stairways interlock to create a secret underground world.
Getting Around
This is Edinburgh's main train station, located at the east end of Princes Street.
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetThis is Edinburgh's main train station, located at the east end of Princes Street.