Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Calton Hill
Calton HillLovely views over the city, architectural follies
Best views of the City and over the Forth, not as much of a hike as one might think.
1858 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Best views of the City and over the Forth, not as much of a hike as one might think.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateWhere the queen often stays.
Edinburgh's medieval heart and student stomping ground, lots of museums, bars, cafes, restaurants and night clubs.
195 locals recommend
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh's medieval heart and student stomping ground, lots of museums, bars, cafes, restaurants and night clubs.
Shopping
Princes Street
Princes StreetEdinburgh's main shopping street.
Food Scene
Leith Walk
Leith WalkRestaurant and bars a plenty.
Giuliano's @ The Playhouse
18-19 Union PlGreat Italian food
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceLarge supermarket
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkSmall, handy supermarket
Drinks & Nightlife
Swedish owned, friendly quirky local with outdoor seating, can get quite busy on weekends.
256 locals recommend
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowSwedish owned, friendly quirky local with outdoor seating, can get quite busy on weekends.
The Black Fox
17 Albert PlGreat burgers
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceGreat views back up the hill