Food Scene
Good pub food, stunning views, nice friendly atmosphere and a good range of whisky and beer. Sometimes, but rarely, live music
94 locals recommend
The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresGood pub food, stunning views, nice friendly atmosphere and a good range of whisky and beer. Sometimes, but rarely, live music
Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceFab fish restaurant with great range of wines
Drinks & Nightlife
Trad Scottish live folk music. Wee pub with loads of atmosphere and friendly vibe if you want to experience the old Scottish music with a great range of whisky and beer
144 locals recommend
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdTrad Scottish live folk music. Wee pub with loads of atmosphere and friendly vibe if you want to experience the old Scottish music with a great range of whisky and beer
Sightseeing
Calton Hill
Calton HillStunning views of the city. Really spectacular
Stunning views, several military museums, lots to see in one day
1960 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillStunning views, several military museums, lots to see in one day
Cute village off the beaten track with lovely walks into the countryside and up the river to the waterfall
54 locals recommend
Cramond
Cute village off the beaten track with lovely walks into the countryside and up the river to the waterfall
40 minutes to walk out and back. It's not very touristy and the ground is uneven under foot. During August, there are lots of friendly locals fishing for mackerel.
Granton Harbour Breakwater
Granton Harbour Breakwater40 minutes to walk out and back. It's not very touristy and the ground is uneven under foot. During August, there are lots of friendly locals fishing for mackerel.
Walk along the coast for 30 minutes then arrive at the walkway to Cramond Island. You can only cross there when the tide is out so check the local high and low tide here http://www.britishbeaches.info/cramond-city-of-edinburgh/weather-tides#.V36NE5MrKog
124 locals recommend
Cramond Island
Walk along the coast for 30 minutes then arrive at the walkway to Cramond Island. You can only cross there when the tide is out so check the local high and low tide here http://www.britishbeaches.info/cramond-city-of-edinburgh/weather-tides#.V36NE5MrKog
Parks & Nature
Great coffee and ice creams. Huge arboretum plus rockeries, ponds, huge glass houses, herb gardens, walled gardens and stunning views over the city. Different cafes inside the Botanics range from fancy to simple
1226 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceGreat coffee and ice creams. Huge arboretum plus rockeries, ponds, huge glass houses, herb gardens, walled gardens and stunning views over the city. Different cafes inside the Botanics range from fancy to simple
Essentials
Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper Dr24 hour superstore.
8 minutes walk up the hill. Everything you need in a small convenience store.
58 locals recommend
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main St8 minutes walk up the hill. Everything you need in a small convenience store.