Guidebook for Edinburgh
Entertainment & Activities
Good views of Edinburgh Castle, making it a popular family viewing point for the Edinburgh Festival fireworks and the Seven Hills Fireworks at Hogmanay.
256 locals recommend
Inverleith Park
Good views of Edinburgh Castle, making it a popular family viewing point for the Edinburgh Festival fireworks and the Seven Hills Fireworks at Hogmanay.
A lovely public park in the Trinity area of Edinburgh . Two good play areas; a small one for toddlers and a larger one for the older children. Lots of green areas to kick a ball about.
27 locals recommend
Victoria Park
141 Newhaven RdA lovely public park in the Trinity area of Edinburgh . Two good play areas; a small one for toddlers and a larger one for the older children. Lots of green areas to kick a ball about.
Everything Else
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery. The garden is alive with opportunities for discovery.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery. The garden is alive with opportunities for discovery.
Ideal for family walks and cycles, the walkway is a delightful afternoon's stroll, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 12 mile long
21 locals recommend
Water of Leith Cyclepath
Ideal for family walks and cycles, the walkway is a delightful afternoon's stroll, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 12 mile long
Canonmills
CanonmillsFuel Garage
Warriston Post Office
2 Brandon TerracePost office
Waverley Bridge
Waverley BridgeWaverley Train Station
Goldenacre Pharmacy
5 Montagu TerracePharmacy
The Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC
Bank
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh. Visit Edinburgh's famous castle for a great family day out.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh. Visit Edinburgh's famous castle for a great family day out.
Experience the UK's no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2014). Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveExperience the UK's no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2014). Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks.
Shopping
Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and its main shopping street.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and its main shopping street.
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrShopping, restaurants and kids play
Essentials
Farmers Market with lots of quality foodstuffs. Open every Sunday 10am to 5pm.
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetFarmers Market with lots of quality foodstuffs. Open every Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Tesco Pharmacy
7 Broughton RdLarge supermarket
Golden Acre Mini Market
Inverleith RowMini Market
Food Scene
Brandon Terrace
Brandon TerraceGood local amenities.
Hanover Street
Hanover StreetGreat selection of bars, shops & restuarants
In Touch
8 Inverleith AvePopular Indian restaurant
Loon Fung
2 Warriston CresPopular Chinese Restaurant
Arts & Culture
39 Dundas St
39 Dundas StreetGallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StScottish National Portrait Gallery
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlTheatre