places to visit in the city
Sightseeing
Calton Hill
Calton HillLeith has just been named by timeout London as the 4th coolest neighbourhood in the world
162 locals recommend
Leith
Leith has just been named by timeout London as the 4th coolest neighbourhood in the world
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillMust visit with the famous circus lane to wander down to the main streets of Stockbridge, full of cafes and bars.
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Must visit with the famous circus lane to wander down to the main streets of Stockbridge, full of cafes and bars.
The Meadows
Melville DrivePortobello
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeEdinburgh Trams
A great way to get around the city, to the airport and to Leith
Grassmarket Square
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetArthur's Seat
Duddingston Village can be walked to from around Arthurs Seat. Lovely walk and scenery
11 locals recommend
Duddingston Kirk
5 Old Church LnDuddingston Village can be walked to from around Arthurs Seat. Lovely walk and scenery
Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church LnIn Duddingston Village
Dean Village
Dean PathWater of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayThere are two galleries next to each other. I recommend walking along the water of leith to get the them
67 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art station
There are two galleries next to each other. I recommend walking along the water of leith to get the them
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlacePalace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateJupiter Artland
National Museum of Scotland
City advice
What to pack
Check the weather before travel :)
Scotland can be a bit unpredictable weather wise. so make sure you pack well, for sightseeing and for inside the flat as it is a 225 year old building which will not be as warm as being inside at home if you live somewhere with a warmer climate.
Getting around
Trams, Buses, Trains and Parking
Trams
The trams run every 7 minutes and you must buy a ticket before your journey. For full information check out Edinburghtrams . com (I cannot add any links sadly)
Buses
Lothian Buses run all over the city and fares can be purchased on board. Buses to and from the airport are the 500 bus. The 900 bus to Glasgow goes from the Bus Station, very near the flat.
Trains
Waverly Station is a short walk from the flat with trains going all over Scotland and to England. Scotrail . com for more information.
Parking