Guidebook for Edinburgh
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful olympic swimming and diving pools, fitness classes and gym. Cafe. Open to the public.
95 helybéli ajánlásával
Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith RdWonderful olympic swimming and diving pools, fitness classes and gym. Cafe. Open to the public.
Pickering's Gin Distillery
Summerhall Distillerytours
Meadows Tennis Courts
Public tennis courts
Beautiful golf course at the foot of Arthurs Seat open to the public.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Prestonfield Golf Club
6 Priestfield Rd NBeautiful golf course at the foot of Arthurs Seat open to the public.
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StHidden Edinburgh tours.
Arts & Culture
Offer many free concerts http://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/reid-school-of-music/news-events/concerts-at-the-university-spring-summer-2016
and museums and galleries: http://www.ed.ac.uk/visit/museums-galleries
George Square Lecture Theatre
32 George SquareOffer many free concerts http://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/reid-school-of-music/news-events/concerts-at-the-university-spring-summer-2016
and museums and galleries: http://www.ed.ac.uk/visit/museums-galleries
Wonderful free museum with many interesting exhibits and a couple of cool cafes and a restaurant.
1378 helybéli ajánlásával
National Museum of Scotland
Wonderful free museum with many interesting exhibits and a couple of cool cafes and a restaurant.
Fesztivál Színház
13-29 Nicolson StArts venue for scottish ballet and theatre productions.
Interesting medical museum not for the faint of heart.
114 helybéli ajánlásával
Sebészeti Hall Múzeumok
Nicolson StreetInteresting medical museum not for the faint of heart.
Summerhall
Art gallery, cafe, shop, music and festival venue.
Houses a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends in original buildings. Free.
72 helybéli ajánlásával
Az Edinburghi Múzeum
142-146 CanongateHouses a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends in original buildings. Free.
Highly recommended for art lovers and aestheticians! Free.
1010 helybéli ajánlásával
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdHighly recommended for art lovers and aestheticians! Free.
A bright, elegant Georgian gallery built in 1826, housing modern art and architecture exhibitions.
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Royal Scottish Academy
The MoundA bright, elegant Georgian gallery built in 1826, housing modern art and architecture exhibitions.
The University of Edinburgh Gift Shop
2 Charles StGift shop and tourist information.
Puritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
John Knox House Museum
43-45 High StPuritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.
18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.
79 helybéli ajánlásával
Gyermekmúzeum
42 High St18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.
Large exhibition space for art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography. Cafe.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
City Art Centre
2 Market StLarge exhibition space for art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography. Cafe.
Sightseeing
Royal residence of the queen, and a separate art gallery. Gift shop and cafe.
462 helybéli ajánlásával
Holyroodhouse-palota
CanongateRoyal residence of the queen, and a separate art gallery. Gift shop and cafe.
Must see attraction in Edinburgh for it's history and views. The Tattoo festival is set there.
1961 helybéli ajánlásával
Edinburghi vár
CastlehillMust see attraction in Edinburgh for it's history and views. The Tattoo festival is set there.
St Giles Katedrális
High Streetbeautiful historic cathedral
East Preston Street Cemetery station
Old cool cemetery.
Old fun well-preserved castle in a nice park. Nice views and great if you don't like crowds.
58 helybéli ajánlásával
Craigmillar-kastély
Craigmillar Castle RoadOld fun well-preserved castle in a nice park. Nice views and great if you don't like crowds.
Saint Anthony's Chapel Ruins
Queen's DriveChurch ruin in Holyrood Park.
Architecture you'll either love or hate, provides free tours.
314 helybéli ajánlásával
Scottish Parliament Building
Architecture you'll either love or hate, provides free tours.
Lovely atmospheric iconic area. You can follow the water of leith path either direction of here. It's very interesting.
268 helybéli ajánlásával
Dean Village
Dean PathLovely atmospheric iconic area. You can follow the water of leith path either direction of here. It's very interesting.
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years.
630 helybéli ajánlásával
Britannia Királyi Jachtja
Ocean DriveLarge oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years.
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Statue of the historic dog.
City viewpoint with follies, Burns and Nelson monuments, City Observatory and annual fire festival.
1098 helybéli ajánlásával
Calton Hill
Calton HillCity viewpoint with follies, Burns and Nelson monuments, City Observatory and annual fire festival.
Parks & Nature
Arthur trónja
Great views and miles of trails.
Beautiful views and trails.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Braid és Blackford Hill helyi természetvédelmi terület
Hermitage of BraidBeautiful views and trails.
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Wonderful!
1227 helybéli ajánlásával
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceManicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Wonderful!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith Rdgreat pub and restaurant
Historic real ale pub with free live folk music in cosy public bar and compact basement lounge.
62 helybéli ajánlásával
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StHistoric real ale pub with free live folk music in cosy public bar and compact basement lounge.
Royal Mile
Authentic old tavern with traditional food and live music.
The Queen's Hall
85-89 Clerk StLive music venue particularly folk and classical
Captains Bar
4 S College StCozy pub with live traditional music.
Diablo Loco
74-78 South Clerk StreetGreat new bar with good food.
Really cosy pub, open fires and a nice quiet place for a pint. Cramond is a very old quaint village on the sea and at low tide you can walk out to Cramond Island. There's also a path you can follow up the river almond.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
The Cramond Inn
30 Cramond VillageReally cosy pub, open fires and a nice quiet place for a pint. Cramond is a very old quaint village on the sea and at low tide you can walk out to Cramond Island. There's also a path you can follow up the river almond.
Essentials
Earthy Foods & Goods
Ratcliffe Terracefine groceries and cafe.
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith Walkgroceries
Eddie's Seafood Market
7 Roseneath StGood selection of fresh fish
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard Stclose by groceries
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard Stclose by groceries
Majestic Wine
200 Leith Walkdiscount wine shop chain
Fresh Choice
72 S Clerk StSelection of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Great Polish grocery store, good selection of rustic bread, sausages, and other polish delicacies.
Bona Deli
66 S Clerk StGreat Polish grocery store, good selection of rustic bread, sausages, and other polish delicacies.
Food Scene
Apiary
Newington Roadgreat food
Cafe Cassis
43-45 Salisbury Roadexcellent
Hewat's Restaurant
123b High StScottish/Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed restaurant.
Excellent! Wood-floored, family-run cafe eatery known for its brunch, plus sandwiches and European main dishes.
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Hellers Kitchen
15 Salisbury PlaceExcellent! Wood-floored, family-run cafe eatery known for its brunch, plus sandwiches and European main dishes.
Tasty North Indian/Bengali Restaurant and takeaway, fish specialities and vegetarian mains.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Voujon
107 Newington RdTasty North Indian/Bengali Restaurant and takeaway, fish specialities and vegetarian mains.
ISOLA
85-87 Newington RdNice Italian restaurant
Creative, farm-to-fork food, plus craft beers and cocktails in eccentric, gardening-themed cafe-bar.
35 helybéli ajánlásával
St Andrews Brewing Co. Potterrow
32-34 PotterrowCreative, farm-to-fork food, plus craft beers and cocktails in eccentric, gardening-themed cafe-bar.
Sambuca Italian Restaurant
101-103 CausewaysideFriendly small Italian restaurant
Los Argentinos
28-30 W Preston StCasual Argentinian steak house
Annakut Restaurant
13 Newington RdGood Nepalese restaurant
Pataka
190 CausewaysideGood Indian restaurant
Edinburgh Bakehouse
101 Newington RoadTakeaway pie shop, yummy, but not low calorie ;)
Cosy and intimate café in Newington where you will find fresh coffee, delicious food and a warm welcome. Papercut artwork for sale too.
The Tartan Stag
1 E Preston StCosy and intimate café in Newington where you will find fresh coffee, delicious food and a warm welcome. Papercut artwork for sale too.
A new spot serving a selection of our favourite things, from craft beers and boutique spirits to Fairtrade coffee and seasonal, fresh food.
35 helybéli ajánlásával
Southpour
1-5 Newington RdA new spot serving a selection of our favourite things, from craft beers and boutique spirits to Fairtrade coffee and seasonal, fresh food.
Ichiban
49-51 W Preston StAuthentic Japanese, great value and taste!
Verdo
21 Newington RdTurkish BBQ! Excellent food and service.
Chilli Connection
47 South Clerk StreetGood indian takeaway.
Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareFeatured in #ScotlandtheBest guide 2016.
Airy, candlelit dining room with a menu of Modern Scottish cuisine, cooked using local produce. Great service and food.
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Blonde Restaurant
71-75 St. Leonard's StAiry, candlelit dining room with a menu of Modern Scottish cuisine, cooked using local produce. Great service and food.
The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage
38 Calton HillChinese takeaway at end of street.
Restaurant & Food Research Hub with seminars, tastings, classes & events. Very friendly with unusual and really delicious food.
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Edinburgh Food Studio
158 Dalkeith RdRestaurant & Food Research Hub with seminars, tastings, classes & events. Very friendly with unusual and really delicious food.
Jade Palace
211 Dalkeith RdBest Chinese takeaway in south Edinburgh.
Good Year Chinese Restaurant
62 Ratcliffe TerraceGood traditional Cantonese and Sichuan.
Serving Scottish pub food and real ale for over 600 years.
167 helybéli ajánlásával
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayServing Scottish pub food and real ale for over 600 years.
JK Rowling wrote the Potter books over coffee and cake in this relaxed writer/reader-friendly cafe.
163 helybéli ajánlásával
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeJK Rowling wrote the Potter books over coffee and cake in this relaxed writer/reader-friendly cafe.
Plentiful breakfast choices and original bistro dishes in a lively cafe-bar with local art displays.
41 helybéli ajánlásával
The Birchwood
146 Marchmont RdPlentiful breakfast choices and original bistro dishes in a lively cafe-bar with local art displays.