Corinne’s guidebook to Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Lovely promenade for a morning stroll or sunset if the weather is good. Great ice cream and fish and chips too!
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeLovely promenade for a morning stroll or sunset if the weather is good. Great ice cream and fish and chips too!
Stunning views of the city. Definitely worth a climb and only 15 mins from the flat
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillStunning views of the city. Definitely worth a climb and only 15 mins from the flat
Gorgeous tree-lined walkway along the riverbank through different areas of Edinburgh
109 locals recommend
Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdGorgeous tree-lined walkway along the riverbank through different areas of Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat
Bracing walk to clear the cobwebs, stunning views
The Shore station
Lovely place for a stroll, nice pubs nearby
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceCalm and beautiful place to spend an afternoon
The Meadows
Melville DriveFun to people watch and bring a picnic on a sunny day
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketCentre of the tourist action, quaint shops and bars
Fab local park teeming with wildlife. Perfect if you don’t want to go far - it’s only 5 mins away. Good for a morning run too
8 locals recommend
Lochend Park
Lochend ParkFab local park teeming with wildlife. Perfect if you don’t want to go far - it’s only 5 mins away. Good for a morning run too
Cockburn Street
Cockburn StreetNice to wander - good shops + cafes
Dean Village
Dean PathNice neighbourhood to wander round
Circus Lane is very photo friendly! The Saturday market is great. Plenty posh cafes and shops to explore
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Circus Lane is very photo friendly! The Saturday market is great. Plenty posh cafes and shops to explore
Pubs + Restaurants
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkLaidback local pub
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkDelicious friendly local bistro. Recommend booking in advance
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowLocal Swedish pub, good drinks selection and menu, friendly staff
Bodega - Leith
14-15 Albert PlAmazing tacos and cocktails
Knights Kitchen Café - Deli - Street Food
166 Leith WalkNew East African deli/bakery/cafe
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StDelicious croissants and sourdough
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketBest ice cream in Edinburgh
Tapa
19 Shore PlGreat Spanish tapas
The Joker And The Thief
71 Elm RowGood local pub
Jeremiah's Taproom
7-8 Elm RowGood selection of beers
Dreadnought Leith
72 N Fort StLaidback local pub
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StDelicious burgers, vegan options and good cocktails
Delicious Middle Eastern tapas and meals. Really unique and inventive menu and great drinks. They also have a sister restaurant in Leith called Ka Pao which is great too
36 locals recommend
BABA
130 George StDelicious Middle Eastern tapas and meals. Really unique and inventive menu and great drinks. They also have a sister restaurant in Leith called Ka Pao which is great too
Unbeatable fish and chips. Great Scottish menu (seafood, fish, burgers) and selection of drinks. Popular with tourists
203 locals recommend
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlUnbeatable fish and chips. Great Scottish menu (seafood, fish, burgers) and selection of drinks. Popular with tourists
Old Eastway Tap
Cosy bar very near to the flat. Good selection of drinks and food menu
Hendersons
Reliable veggie and vegan cafe, perfect for lunch
Fantastic Scottish restaurant, seafood and small plates. Quite expensive but worth it - book in advance.
Eleanore
Fantastic Scottish restaurant, seafood and small plates. Quite expensive but worth it - book in advance.
Brand new well-recommended restaurant very near the flat. I’m looking forward to trying it!
Herringbone Abbeyhill
Brand new well-recommended restaurant very near the flat. I’m looking forward to trying it!
Art + Culture
Stunning sculpted gardens and art space. A bit far away - you will need half a day to discover but worth it if you have time and love art!
107 locals recommend
Jupiter Artland
Stunning sculpted gardens and art space. A bit far away - you will need half a day to discover but worth it if you have time and love art!
Gallery of Modern Art station
Beautiful gardens and gallery
Talbot Rice Gallery
South BridgeContemporary art gallery with unique exhibitions
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StInteresting art gallery with nice bookshop and cafe
Eclectic arts venue with live music, events and exhibitions (check their programme online). They also have an outdoor food space and pub.
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
Eclectic arts venue with live music, events and exhibitions (check their programme online). They also have an outdoor food space and pub.
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdVery traditional and busy Scottish pub with live music most nights