Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
The Street
2b Picardy PlLovely atmosphere, decent priced drinks and great food.
Sightseeing
Best views of the city, on a clear day you can see all the way to Fife and the Highlands
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillBest views of the city, on a clear day you can see all the way to Fife and the Highlands
Famous medieval castle within the views of my apartment, popular with the legendary Mary Queen of Scots, best preserved Medieval Castle in the country. Was recently used as the set for Ardsmuir Prison in the hit TV show, Outlander.
58 locals recommend
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadFamous medieval castle within the views of my apartment, popular with the legendary Mary Queen of Scots, best preserved Medieval Castle in the country. Was recently used as the set for Ardsmuir Prison in the hit TV show, Outlander.
Shopping
Open air shopping park close to my apartment. Has most famous British brands, as well as a number of restaurants and a cinema.
43 locals recommend
Fort Kinnaird
Open air shopping park close to my apartment. Has most famous British brands, as well as a number of restaurants and a cinema.
Mid-sized shopping center a short distance from the apartment. Has a number of major retailers and a large supermarket.
45 locals recommend
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
6 Lady RdMid-sized shopping center a short distance from the apartment. Has a number of major retailers and a large supermarket.
Getting Around
Large transport hub behind the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, a short walk from the apartment. Also has some convenience stores.
29 locals recommend
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Old Dalkeith RdLarge transport hub behind the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, a short walk from the apartment. Also has some convenience stores.
Parks & Nature
Lovely secluded area of Edinburgh on the banks of the river. Can take a leisurely stroll along the river through some stunning scenery to Stockbridge.
268 locals recommend
Dean Village
Dean PathLovely secluded area of Edinburgh on the banks of the river. Can take a leisurely stroll along the river through some stunning scenery to Stockbridge.
Edinburgh's most famous beach, popular with locals and visitors alike. A short bus ride from the apartment, and you will find the beach, along with Piers, arcades and a number of nice cafes.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeEdinburgh's most famous beach, popular with locals and visitors alike. A short bus ride from the apartment, and you will find the beach, along with Piers, arcades and a number of nice cafes.
Food Scene
Amazing award-winning steak restaurant. Has a number of different dining options, depending on the atmoshpere you are after. Can even chose the type of cow you order.
41 locals recommend
Steak Restaurant - Picardy Place
12 Picardy PlAmazing award-winning steak restaurant. Has a number of different dining options, depending on the atmoshpere you are after. Can even chose the type of cow you order.
You may have heard of the Elephant Cafe as being the birthplace of Harry Potter, but did you know the first book was actually written in the quaint location? Come have a nice meal where JK Rowling originally started penning the world-famous books, even sit at the window where she was fond of staring out towards the University.
41 locals recommend
Spoon
6 A Nicolson StYou may have heard of the Elephant Cafe as being the birthplace of Harry Potter, but did you know the first book was actually written in the quaint location? Come have a nice meal where JK Rowling originally started penning the world-famous books, even sit at the window where she was fond of staring out towards the University.
Entertainment & Activities
Conveniently located multi-screen cinema, shows blockbuster films.
19 locals recommend
ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird
Newcraighall RoadConveniently located multi-screen cinema, shows blockbuster films.