Samantha’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Climbing to the top will guarantee you the best views of the city. It will take about an hour to climb depending on your fitness level.
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Bukit Arthur
Climbing to the top will guarantee you the best views of the city. It will take about an hour to climb depending on your fitness level.
You can't come to Edinburgh and not visit the castle! If you aren't into history and don't fancy paying to go inside, its free to visit the esplanade. A great place to get a photo with the castle in the background.
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Istana Edinburgh
CastlehillYou can't come to Edinburgh and not visit the castle! If you aren't into history and don't fancy paying to go inside, its free to visit the esplanade. A great place to get a photo with the castle in the background.
A much shorter walk than Arthur seat but still very rewarding views of the city center. Recently the Lookout cafe has opened up at the top which I have heard to be great for a nice meal.
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Bukit Calton
Calton HillA much shorter walk than Arthur seat but still very rewarding views of the city center. Recently the Lookout cafe has opened up at the top which I have heard to be great for a nice meal.
Princes Street gardens runs along Edinburgh's main shopping street. If the weather is nice, its a great place to sit and watch the world go by.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street gardens runs along Edinburgh's main shopping street. If the weather is nice, its a great place to sit and watch the world go by.
If you love Gin like me you will love going to visit Edinburgh gins distillery. It will amaze you how small it is! The staff that take the tour are highly knowledgeable and will go through the history of gin as well as of course giving you some samples.
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Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetIf you love Gin like me you will love going to visit Edinburgh gins distillery. It will amaze you how small it is! The staff that take the tour are highly knowledgeable and will go through the history of gin as well as of course giving you some samples.
The architecture in this building is just stunning and its free to enter.
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Katedral St Giles
High StreetThe architecture in this building is just stunning and its free to enter.
There is something for everyone here. You could easily spend the whole day walking through all the different exhibits. My favorite from a young age has always been the wildlife and natural history section. Added bonus, its free entry.
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National Museum of Scotland
There is something for everyone here. You could easily spend the whole day walking through all the different exhibits. My favorite from a young age has always been the wildlife and natural history section. Added bonus, its free entry.
Neighborhoods
Stockbridge has always been known for its independent shops, cafes and restaurants. There is even a weekly market on Sundays where vendors sell a mixture of food, gifts, jewelry and even dog treats! Its always very popular.
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Stockbridge
Stockbridge has always been known for its independent shops, cafes and restaurants. There is even a weekly market on Sundays where vendors sell a mixture of food, gifts, jewelry and even dog treats! Its always very popular.
Food scene
In my option the best seafood restaurant in the city. The food always comes out fast and it is very reasonably priced.
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Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
61-65 Rose StIn my option the best seafood restaurant in the city. The food always comes out fast and it is very reasonably priced.
I have never had a bad meal here. The food is exceptional! Things that you never thought you liked become your favorite food. Its obvious they use highest quality ingredients and the staff are so friendly which is always a big plus.
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ROLLO
14 Broughton StI have never had a bad meal here. The food is exceptional! Things that you never thought you liked become your favorite food. Its obvious they use highest quality ingredients and the staff are so friendly which is always a big plus.
Always fresh, great tasting food here. There is often queues right out the door, so you have to be willing to wait.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlAlways fresh, great tasting food here. There is often queues right out the door, so you have to be willing to wait.
This is a great family run place to come have a feast. You can get a selection of small plates to share and everything is delicious.
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Yeni Meze Bar
73 Hanover StThis is a great family run place to come have a feast. You can get a selection of small plates to share and everything is delicious.
The best Scottish full breakfast! Everything is a bit quirky here, with the menus in old magazines and none of the china matching. Its slightly off the shores main eating street but this doesn't make it quiet, so maybe consider booking.
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceThe best Scottish full breakfast! Everything is a bit quirky here, with the menus in old magazines and none of the china matching. Its slightly off the shores main eating street but this doesn't make it quiet, so maybe consider booking.
Hidden away behind a barber shop front is one of Edinburgh's "secret" bars. The cocktails here are amazing! They don't just sell your standard cocktails and everything is presented in quirky cups.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StHidden away behind a barber shop front is one of Edinburgh's "secret" bars. The cocktails here are amazing! They don't just sell your standard cocktails and everything is presented in quirky cups.
Little pieces of heaven. If you have a sweet tooth you will like it here. They have a wide section of cupcakes baked fresh every morning. My favorite is the carrot cake.
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Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas StLittle pieces of heaven. If you have a sweet tooth you will like it here. They have a wide section of cupcakes baked fresh every morning. My favorite is the carrot cake.
Equally nice food and drink can be bought here. Plus the decor is beautiful.
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Tigerlilly
125 George StEqually nice food and drink can be bought here. Plus the decor is beautiful.