Guidebook for Edinburgh
Essentials
Avenue Stores Limited
36 Blackford AveOpen till 8pm, 7 days a week.
Avenue Stores Limited
36 Blackford AveExcellent minimarket, open till 8 PM, 7 days/ week
Parks & Nature
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdLocal beauty spot and nature reserve
Food Scene
Harry Potter! To avoid queues go in the morning. Sit in the back room- beautiful views, and big tables to share with strangers.
163 locals recommend
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeHarry Potter! To avoid queues go in the morning. Sit in the back room- beautiful views, and big tables to share with strangers.
Arts & Culture
2 museums combined: Victorian building- history of the world. The modern building- history of Scotland. Go to roof terrace for great views.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
2 museums combined: Victorian building- history of the world. The modern building- history of Scotland. Go to roof terrace for great views.
You can't understand Scotland without visiting the Scottish Parliament (18 years old) which changed our lives forever. Many interesting opportunities here. Just ask Reception what is on today? You can see history being made in the debating chamber!
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
You can't understand Scotland without visiting the Scottish Parliament (18 years old) which changed our lives forever. Many interesting opportunities here. Just ask Reception what is on today? You can see history being made in the debating chamber!
There are traditional ceilidh dances at Summerhall, every Tuesday night. Live music. These dances are quite riotous! Tickets sell out fast-you need to book tickets!
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
There are traditional ceilidh dances at Summerhall, every Tuesday night. Live music. These dances are quite riotous! Tickets sell out fast-you need to book tickets!
Summerhall
See history being made by attending debates, committees, or doing a tour
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
See history being made by attending debates, committees, or doing a tour
Summerhall
Ceilidh dances every Tuesday, but book early cos always sell out