Guidebook for Scotland
Sightseeing
it's a feel old fashioned terrace but with some great views and lovely restaurants
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Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle Terraceit's a feel old fashioned terrace but with some great views and lovely restaurants
some amazing street shows here in August, but theres always the restaurants and pubs all around.
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Grassmarket
10 Grassmarketsome amazing street shows here in August, but theres always the restaurants and pubs all around.
Portobello has an extensive town and a famous beech - greatly used in Victorian times
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Portobello
Portobello has an extensive town and a famous beech - greatly used in Victorian times
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The parks highest point is Arthurs Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest. Within the park you can also visit St Anthony’s Chapel - a 15th century medieval chapel, Salisbury Crags – a series of 150 foot cliff faces dominating Edinburgh’s skyline as well as Duddingston Loch – a fresh water loch
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Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The parks highest point is Arthurs Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest. Within the park you can also visit St Anthony’s Chapel - a 15th century medieval chapel, Salisbury Crags – a series of 150 foot cliff faces dominating Edinburgh’s skyline as well as Duddingston Loch – a fresh water loch
Brands List on the Princes Street *HMV- CD, DVD shop *Waterstones- Book shop *New Look (Retailers) *Build A Bear Workshop *Lush Spa *Levi's (Strauss) *River Island *Next *Russell & Bromley *AllSaints *Primark Edinburgh *H&M *Superdrug *Clarks Shoes *Topshop *Apple Store
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Princes Street
Princes StreetBrands List on the Princes Street *HMV- CD, DVD shop *Waterstones- Book shop *New Look (Retailers) *Build A Bear Workshop *Lush Spa *Levi's (Strauss) *River Island *Next *Russell & Bromley *AllSaints *Primark Edinburgh *H&M *Superdrug *Clarks Shoes *Topshop *Apple Store
Catalonian architect Enric Miralles’ controversial but award-winning building at the bottom of The Royal Mile will always start a debate. You can buy parliamentary shortbread in the gift shop or have a coffee while playing spot the politician in the Parliament Café. There is a permanent exhibition about the Scottish Parliament, free guided tours (booking recommended) are on offer, and, if you are keen to see politics in action, you can book tickets to attend committee meetings or debates. Possibilities are complicated by whether or not Parliament is sitting, so it is best to check the website if you are planning a visit.
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Scottish Parliament Building
Catalonian architect Enric Miralles’ controversial but award-winning building at the bottom of The Royal Mile will always start a debate. You can buy parliamentary shortbread in the gift shop or have a coffee while playing spot the politician in the Parliament Café. There is a permanent exhibition about the Scottish Parliament, free guided tours (booking recommended) are on offer, and, if you are keen to see politics in action, you can book tickets to attend committee meetings or debates. Possibilities are complicated by whether or not Parliament is sitting, so it is best to check the website if you are planning a visit.
Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyrood House is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. The Palace as it stands today was built in the 17th century. It is closely associated with Scotland’s turbulent past and was home to Mary Queen of Scots. Today it is the setting for state ceremonies and the Queen spends one week in residence each summer. Great tours of the Palace are available.
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateFounded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyrood House is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. The Palace as it stands today was built in the 17th century. It is closely associated with Scotland’s turbulent past and was home to Mary Queen of Scots. Today it is the setting for state ceremonies and the Queen spends one week in residence each summer. Great tours of the Palace are available.
Food Scene
On the expensive side but the food is stunning and the restaurant is right next to the castle
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillOn the expensive side but the food is stunning and the restaurant is right next to the castle
Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StLove the food in here, well worth a visit
Tea, coffee, the best hot chocolate EVER and cake are all on the menu here. There are no savoury foods available but hey who doesn't love CAKE
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Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortTea, coffee, the best hot chocolate EVER and cake are all on the menu here. There are no savoury foods available but hey who doesn't love CAKE
Best Italian ever, you have to try here. Food, place and staff are amazing and its greta value for money.
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Locanda de Gusti
102 Dalry RdBest Italian ever, you have to try here. Food, place and staff are amazing and its greta value for money.
One of the most beautiful restaurants in Edinburgh. on George street. the main restaurant food is great but the afternoon tea is smashing
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The Dome
14 George StOne of the most beautiful restaurants in Edinburgh. on George street. the main restaurant food is great but the afternoon tea is smashing
This place does amazing breakfasts and cakes, we think they are the best in our area! The veggie breakfast is exceptionally good! Make sure to book ahead because this place gets busy especially at the weekend. We can do this for you if you want! The cakes are amazing too and they do traditional afternoon tea (cakes and sandwiches).
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Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 CanongateThis place does amazing breakfasts and cakes, we think they are the best in our area! The veggie breakfast is exceptionally good! Make sure to book ahead because this place gets busy especially at the weekend. We can do this for you if you want! The cakes are amazing too and they do traditional afternoon tea (cakes and sandwiches).
Everything Else
A great town with lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, harbour and theatre
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Musselburgh
A great town with lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, harbour and theatre
Arts & Culture
See Concorde and many other aeroplanes - terrific day out
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Nationalmuseum för flyg
B1347See Concorde and many other aeroplanes - terrific day out
This recently refurbished but still appealingly eccentric palace of wonder is a mad dash through the history of the world and everything in it — both natural and man-made. More than 800 objects make up the mind-boggling installation that is the Window on the World in the Grand Gallery, but I always first pay a visit to the utterly charming, completely barmy Lewis Chessmen. There are interactive galleries to keep children of all ages happy, free tours and Family Footprint Trails to make exploration more exciting. When it all gets a bit much, stop for a giant scone in the Balcony Café, treat yourself to lunch or tea in the glamorous (and correspondingly pricey) rooftop Tower Restaurant
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National Museum of Scotland
This recently refurbished but still appealingly eccentric palace of wonder is a mad dash through the history of the world and everything in it — both natural and man-made. More than 800 objects make up the mind-boggling installation that is the Window on the World in the Grand Gallery, but I always first pay a visit to the utterly charming, completely barmy Lewis Chessmen. There are interactive galleries to keep children of all ages happy, free tours and Family Footprint Trails to make exploration more exciting. When it all gets a bit much, stop for a giant scone in the Balcony Café, treat yourself to lunch or tea in the glamorous (and correspondingly pricey) rooftop Tower Restaurant
Parks & Nature
It is a great day out with lots of animals and activities for everyone.
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East Links Family Park
It is a great day out with lots of animals and activities for everyone.
Essentials
Good Scotmid supermarket. I can recommend Benies Fish & Chips and OceanSide Cafe -both excellent fresh and value for money.
Port Seton
Good Scotmid supermarket. I can recommend Benies Fish & Chips and OceanSide Cafe -both excellent fresh and value for money.
Getting Around
Check out the website for travel information in and around Edinburgh
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Lothian Buses Travelshop
27 Hanover StreetCheck out the website for travel information in and around Edinburgh