Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Free entry and the perfect place to spend an entire day. Beautiful building and amazing exhibitions.
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National Museum of Scotland
Free entry and the perfect place to spend an entire day. Beautiful building and amazing exhibitions.
Get some fresh air and a wonderful view of the city from the top of Arthur's seat. Definitely worth a visit!
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Arthur's Seat
Get some fresh air and a wonderful view of the city from the top of Arthur's seat. Definitely worth a visit!
Palác Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Queen stays here...who wouldn't want to see her digs?!
A very unique building - worth adding this to the list of things to see while in Edinburgh
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Scottish Parliament Building
A very unique building - worth adding this to the list of things to see while in Edinburgh
Edinburghský hrad
CastlehillA must-see while in Edinburgh!
See the 'real Edinburgh' below street level...you'll want to hold someone's hand through this!
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StSee the 'real Edinburgh' below street level...you'll want to hold someone's hand through this!
If the weather doesn't hold up (which sometimes happens) pay a visit to Dynamic Earth. Learn all about our planet...fascinating stuff!
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadIf the weather doesn't hold up (which sometimes happens) pay a visit to Dynamic Earth. Learn all about our planet...fascinating stuff!
It has everything! Places to eat, drink, visit and is jam packed with Festival freebies throughout August!
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Královská míle
It has everything! Places to eat, drink, visit and is jam packed with Festival freebies throughout August!
Beautiful and peaceful. The number 27 or 23 buses will take you there.
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Královská botanická zahrada Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful and peaceful. The number 27 or 23 buses will take you there.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a stroll through the Meadows, grab an ice-cream and let the kids run riot in the playpark!
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Louky
Melville DriveTake a stroll through the Meadows, grab an ice-cream and let the kids run riot in the playpark!
Arts & Culture
Pleasance
60 PleasanceOne of the main Festival venues - a place guaranteed to entertain.
Enjoy a tour through the Dungeon's...creepy and hugely entertaining!
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Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StEnjoy a tour through the Dungeon's...creepy and hugely entertaining!
Various pubs and restaurants nearby and is one of the main venues during the Festival.
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Bristo Square
Various pubs and restaurants nearby and is one of the main venues during the Festival.
Everything Else
With a 50m pool, a kids play area, a full gym, and huge number of fitness classes this is the place to go if you want to keep active while you're here.
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Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith RdWith a 50m pool, a kids play area, a full gym, and huge number of fitness classes this is the place to go if you want to keep active while you're here.
A great little pharmacy with everything you might need (or have forgotten to pack!)
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Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StA great little pharmacy with everything you might need (or have forgotten to pack!)
Princes Street
Princes StreetShops, shops & shops! Did you bring an extra suitcase with you?
The main train station for Edinburgh - easy access in and out of the City.
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetThe main train station for Edinburgh - easy access in and out of the City.
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder StreetAnother method of transport in and out of the City
One of the main Lothian Bus stops is right here. Catch a bus to just about anywhere in the City at this stop.
Saint Patrick Square
Saint Patrick SquareOne of the main Lothian Bus stops is right here. Catch a bus to just about anywhere in the City at this stop.
Food Scene
Starbucks Coffee
140 Nicolson StFriendly staff and of course, coffee!
A personal favourite! The food is delicious (Scottish/European cuisine) and the staff are super friendly.
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Blonde Restaurant
71-75 St. Leonard's StA personal favourite! The food is delicious (Scottish/European cuisine) and the staff are super friendly.
City Restaurant
35 Nicolson StThe best breakfast in town!
Great atmosphere here and a huge selection of beers/ales to try.
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The Southern Bar
22-26 S Clerk StGreat atmosphere here and a huge selection of beers/ales to try.
Great Italian - and the best ice-cream you'll ever eat. Seriously, they've won awards for it.
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Ciao Roma
64 South BridgeGreat Italian - and the best ice-cream you'll ever eat. Seriously, they've won awards for it.
Essentials
All you'll need to stock up the cupboards for your stay. It's a very busy shop so be prepared for queues around 5-6pm.
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Lidl
Dalry RoadAll you'll need to stock up the cupboards for your stay. It's a very busy shop so be prepared for queues around 5-6pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
56 North
2 W CrosscausewayA huge selection of beers and an exquisite cocktail menu!
The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StGreat pub - big outdoor area for the sunnier days in Edinburgh.