Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Craigmillar is one of Scotland’s most perfectly preserved castles. where Mary is said to have slept.
1 April - 30 September, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 9.30-5.30. Adult £5.50
Craigmillar Castle Road
Craigmillar Castle RoadCraigmillar is one of Scotland’s most perfectly preserved castles. where Mary is said to have slept.
1 April - 30 September, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 9.30-5.30. Adult £5.50
OPENING TIMES
Summer
9:30am - 6pm
(1 Apr - 30 Sep)
Winter
9:30am - 5pm
(1 Oct - 31 Mar)
Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
OPENING TIMES
Summer
9:30am - 6pm
(1 Apr - 30 Sep)
Winter
9:30am - 5pm
(1 Oct - 31 Mar)
Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
Dr. Neil's Gardens. Dr Neil's Garden is one of the most remarkable gardens in Scotland today.
it has been televised on three occasions, and has won a number of awards. 1 pound
Old Church Ln
Dr. Neil's Gardens. Dr Neil's Garden is one of the most remarkable gardens in Scotland today.
it has been televised on three occasions, and has won a number of awards. 1 pound
it is a series of hand carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground to the south of Gilmerton crossroads. 12 pounds. You need to book an appointment
14 locals recommend
Gilmerton Cove
16 Drum St it is a series of hand carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground to the south of Gilmerton crossroads. 12 pounds. You need to book an appointment
It's a beautiful Edinburgh museum where you can see antiques and read Edinburgh history. Free admission.
142-146 Canongate
It's a beautiful Edinburgh museum where you can see antiques and read Edinburgh history. Free admission.
You need to go inside the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, go to the top and pay 12.75 pounds for it. It's worth it and takes about 2 hours minimum to see it.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveYou need to go inside the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, go to the top and pay 12.75 pounds for it. It's worth it and takes about 2 hours minimum to see it.
Traquair was originally a hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland. Later a refuge for Catholic priests. 8.50 pounds. I can't recommend it enough if you like a mountain view. it's beautiful.
50 locals recommend
Traquair House
Traquair was originally a hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland. Later a refuge for Catholic priests. 8.50 pounds. I can't recommend it enough if you like a mountain view. it's beautiful.
Touristic town where locals go on holiday and there are rugby competitions.
52 locals recommend
Peebles
Touristic town where locals go on holiday and there are rugby competitions.
Stirling Castle
Castle Wyndnice castle and town
St Andrew Square station
You can have a tour that starts from this square.
Palmerston Pl
st Mary's cathedral
High Street
High Streetst Gyle's cathedral
Real Mary King's Close is an old Edinburgh close under buildings. highly recommended. from 10 to 9pm. 13.25 pounds. tours every 15 mins.
EH1 1PG
Real Mary King's Close is an old Edinburgh close under buildings. highly recommended. from 10 to 9pm. 13.25 pounds. tours every 15 mins.
From this point, in the street, you will come across different companies advertising tours, some are free and normally they last 2-3 hours. Some are walking some cycling.
Royal Mile Apartment
LawnmarketFrom this point, in the street, you will come across different companies advertising tours, some are free and normally they last 2-3 hours. Some are walking some cycling.
it's the main peak of the group of hills in Scotland which form most of Holyrood Park
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
it's the main peak of the group of hills in Scotland which form most of Holyrood Park
official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. 19.25 pounds
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongateofficial residence of the British monarch in Scotland. 19.25 pounds
Everything Else
train station where you can find lockers to keep your luggage, cafes, chemist
269 locals recommend
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes Streettrain station where you can find lockers to keep your luggage, cafes, chemist
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh airport
You can go to a very lively beach in Portobello, a very charming town near Edinburgh
42 locals recommend
Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadeYou can go to a very lively beach in Portobello, a very charming town near Edinburgh
Little France Crescent
Hospital Royal Infirmary
King's Buildings House
Student building of Edinburgh University
Elder Street
Elder Streetbus station, by St James shopping centre
Essentials
72 Niddrie Mains Rd
Londis supermarket
8-10 Niddrie Mains Rd
Amir and Sons
Niddrie Mains Rd
Lidl, you can find good value and fresh bakery and bread.
Shopping
Shopping centre where you can find the supermarket Sainsburys which has good quality food and organic stuff. Other stores are for clothing, banks, mobile, opticians, etc
7 locals recommend
O2 Shop Edinburgh - Cameron Toll
6 Lady RdShopping centre where you can find the supermarket Sainsburys which has good quality food and organic stuff. Other stores are for clothing, banks, mobile, opticians, etc
EH15 3RD
Fort Kinnard shopping centre with lots and lots of shops.
22 Niddrie Mains Rd
Gregss is a chain of fresh and delicious bakery, sandwiches and drinks
The Whisky Experience where you can hear all about whisky, have some drums and buy a nice bottle as souvenir.
354 Castlehill
The Whisky Experience where you can hear all about whisky, have some drums and buy a nice bottle as souvenir.
the Mall shopping center and the street is full of stores of all kinds.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes Streetthe Mall shopping center and the street is full of stores of all kinds.
small shopping park (clothing designer outlet and others, supermarket sainsburys, casino, others)
98 locals recommend
Meadowbank Shopping Park
8 Moray Park Terracesmall shopping park (clothing designer outlet and others, supermarket sainsburys, casino, others)
Food Scene
here you can find the central mosque and just by it on the right side passing the gate, you will find its restaurant with the best Asian food in Edinburgh for a very good good value!
50 Potterrow
here you can find the central mosque and just by it on the right side passing the gate, you will find its restaurant with the best Asian food in Edinburgh for a very good good value!
Chinese restaurant with a good range of fresh dishes and super busy. By the train station
17 Waverley Bridge
Chinese restaurant with a good range of fresh dishes and super busy. By the train station
Park Centre where you can find the restaurant Cosmo, very popular nowadays for having food from different countries, being buffet and good lunch value.Be aware of long queues at the weekend and dinner
Greenside Ln
Park Centre where you can find the restaurant Cosmo, very popular nowadays for having food from different countries, being buffet and good lunch value.Be aware of long queues at the weekend and dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
1 Peffer Pl
this is a pub where you can have a drink, a meal or both.
Arts & Culture
The Mound
The MoundNational Gallery of Scotland
National Museum, near the dog Bobby, the loyal dog who guarded his master's grave and the Greyfriars Kirkyard
7 locals recommend
Chambers Street
Chambers StreetNational Museum, near the dog Bobby, the loyal dog who guarded his master's grave and the Greyfriars Kirkyard
Beautiful gardens with very exotic plants. some is free, some you have to pay 6 pounds.
8 locals recommend
Inverleith, at Royal Botanic Garden on Inverleith Row station
Inverleith RowBeautiful gardens with very exotic plants. some is free, some you have to pay 6 pounds.