Katie’s guidebook to Edinburgh
Food scene
The gateway to the old town of Canongate that was a separate town to Edinburgh. Home to your local friendly pub.
Old Tolbooth
The gateway to the old town of Canongate that was a separate town to Edinburgh. Home to your local friendly pub.
Afternoon tea with a glass of prosecco or g&t and trundle round the city at a very sedate pace
Red Bus Bistro
Saint Andrew SquareAfternoon tea with a glass of prosecco or g&t and trundle round the city at a very sedate pace
The oldest pub in Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots local and home to a wonderful old skittle alley at the back. Good food and great atmosphere the current Queen visited not too long ago.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayThe oldest pub in Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots local and home to a wonderful old skittle alley at the back. Good food and great atmosphere the current Queen visited not too long ago.
Excellent brunch just round the corner. Haggis and poached eggs our favourite.
189 locals recommend
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeExcellent brunch just round the corner. Haggis and poached eggs our favourite.
One of the best views from a restaurant table you'll every see, but not cheap. Brunch the cheapest option otherwise splurge on the taster evening menu.
31 locals recommend
The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage
38 Calton HillOne of the best views from a restaurant table you'll every see, but not cheap. Brunch the cheapest option otherwise splurge on the taster evening menu.
Excellent Scottish fare with a good priced lunchtime menu. Sister restaurant on Victoria Street also very good.
87 locals recommend
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StExcellent Scottish fare with a good priced lunchtime menu. Sister restaurant on Victoria Street also very good.
9a Holyrood Rd
9a Holyrood RoadJust round the corner and good drinks and burgers for relaxing evening.
Good for drinks or food a very atmospheric bar/restaurant in the heart of the Old Town
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClGood for drinks or food a very atmospheric bar/restaurant in the heart of the Old Town
Sightseeing
A quiet oasis on the north side of Edinburgh. Nice cafes and a stunning view of the Edinburgh skyline.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA quiet oasis on the north side of Edinburgh. Nice cafes and a stunning view of the Edinburgh skyline.
The iconic picture postcard view of Edinburgh. A short walk up the hill from the apartment. Home to the amazing if expensive Lookout restuarant.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillThe iconic picture postcard view of Edinburgh. A short walk up the hill from the apartment. Home to the amazing if expensive Lookout restuarant.
Book in advance a very popular glimpse of the Old Town in past times.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StBook in advance a very popular glimpse of the Old Town in past times.
Along with Carlton Hill the must see view of Edinburgh. Only 30-40 minutes walk from the apartment. Moderate climbing on well established paths.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Along with Carlton Hill the must see view of Edinburgh. Only 30-40 minutes walk from the apartment. Moderate climbing on well established paths.
The Queen's old royal yacht. Permanently berthed now at Leith Harbour. Take the bus or a taxi. Even for non-monarchists very interesting. Worth taking the audio tour.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe Queen's old royal yacht. Permanently berthed now at Leith Harbour. Take the bus or a taxi. Even for non-monarchists very interesting. Worth taking the audio tour.