Edinburgh Guidebook
Nature
Main and higher peak in Edinburgh. Nice views from the top, around 45min hiking to reach the top. Nice nature spot!
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Arthur's Seat
Main and higher peak in Edinburgh. Nice views from the top, around 45min hiking to reach the top. Nice nature spot!
Nice botanic garden if appropriate season.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceNice botanic garden if appropriate season.
Beautiful art park further west from Edinburgh. 10£ the entrance. To get there, take the bus X23 or X27 from Princes Street.
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Jupiter Artland
Beautiful art park further west from Edinburgh. 10£ the entrance. To get there, take the bus X23 or X27 from Princes Street.
Hills located in the south west of Edinburgh. Ideal to do a wee hike or take a break from the city. Bus number 4 / 10 / 11.
More information: http://www.pentlandhills.org
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Pentland Hills
Hills located in the south west of Edinburgh. Ideal to do a wee hike or take a break from the city. Bus number 4 / 10 / 11.
More information: http://www.pentlandhills.org
This island is connected to the coast (Cramond beach) - the path is about 1miles length. CAREFUL: the island is reachable only during the low tide. Double-Check the tide timetable online, and ensure that you have enough time to return from the island when engaged.
Bus to get there: 41.
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Cramond Island
This island is connected to the coast (Cramond beach) - the path is about 1miles length. CAREFUL: the island is reachable only during the low tide. Double-Check the tide timetable online, and ensure that you have enough time to return from the island when engaged.
Bus to get there: 41.
Another nice beach in Edinburgh, giving access to Cramond Island (see other recommendation).
Bus to get there: 41.
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Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondAnother nice beach in Edinburgh, giving access to Cramond Island (see other recommendation).
Bus to get there: 41.
Historical/Cultural
Historic fortress of Edinburgh. Including the National war museum and nice view of the city. About 20£ the entrance.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillHistoric fortress of Edinburgh. Including the National war museum and nice view of the city. About 20£ the entrance.
Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Cowgate... discover the historical centre of Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh Old Town
Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Cowgate... discover the historical centre of Edinburgh!
The harbour district of Edinburgh, less touristic than the old town. Can go there by bus 10 / 11 / 16 / 35.
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Leith
The harbour district of Edinburgh, less touristic than the old town. Can go there by bus 10 / 11 / 16 / 35.
Peaceful and charming area along the Leith river. Located 5 min from Princes Street west end.
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Dean Village
Dean PathPeaceful and charming area along the Leith river. Located 5 min from Princes Street west end.
Most important historical church of Edinburgh, located on the Royal Mile.
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St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetMost important historical church of Edinburgh, located on the Royal Mile.
National Museum of Scotland, located near the city centre. Treat about history, wild life, technology... it's easy to spend hours there. Free.
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National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland, located near the city centre. Treat about history, wild life, technology... it's easy to spend hours there. Free.
National art gallery of Scotland, located in Princes Street. For art lovers or amateurs. Free.
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National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundNational art gallery of Scotland, located in Princes Street. For art lovers or amateurs. Free.
Located in Princes Street, this Gothic-style monument measures 60m. Can climb the stairs to enjoy the view from the top (about 10£).
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Scott Monument
Located in Princes Street, this Gothic-style monument measures 60m. Can climb the stairs to enjoy the view from the top (about 10£).
Park/Sightseeing
Famous park located aside with Princes Street, which is the most famous shopping street in Edinburgh. Nice view of the castle and of the old town.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetFamous park located aside with Princes Street, which is the most famous shopping street in Edinburgh. Nice view of the castle and of the old town.
Large public park near the old town, great to spend time outside.
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Ängarna
Melville DriveLarge public park near the old town, great to spend time outside.
Hill in central Edinburgh, 10min away from the apartment. Nice views of the city and Arthur's Seat. Historical buildings.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillHill in central Edinburgh, 10min away from the apartment. Nice views of the city and Arthur's Seat. Historical buildings.
Nice walk along the beach of Edinburgh - peaceful place. Bus to get there from the flat: 26.
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeNice walk along the beach of Edinburgh - peaceful place. Bus to get there from the flat: 26.
Pubs/Bars
One of the most beautiful and cheapest pub in Edinburgh! Located in Georges Street, parts of the pub chain Wetherspoons.
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The Standing Order
62-66 George StOne of the most beautiful and cheapest pub in Edinburgh! Located in Georges Street, parts of the pub chain Wetherspoons.
Initiation and history of Scotch whisky. About 15£ for a basic tour.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillInitiation and history of Scotch whisky. About 15£ for a basic tour.
One of the most beautiful bar & restaurant in Edinburgh located in Georges Street!
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The Dome
14 George StOne of the most beautiful bar & restaurant in Edinburgh located in Georges Street!
Typical Irish pub with live music everyday, in the old town.
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Finnegans Wake Edinburgh
9b Victoria StTypical Irish pub with live music everyday, in the old town.
Huge bar with live music running everyday, in the old town.
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Stramash Live Music Bar
207 CowgateHuge bar with live music running everyday, in the old town.
One of the most famous LGBT club in the city. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
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CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside PlOne of the most famous LGBT club in the city. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
One of the most original bar in Edinburgh! Arcade games and good music are waiting for you. Located 10min walking from the flat.
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The Mousetrap
180 Leith WalkOne of the most original bar in Edinburgh! Arcade games and good music are waiting for you. Located 10min walking from the flat.
Peaceful bar, with sofas and boardgames. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
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Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkPeaceful bar, with sofas and boardgames. Located 5 min walking from the apartment.
A good place to watch sport event (inside or outside) or take a drink. Located in Cowgate, in the old town.
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The Three Sisters
139 CowgateA good place to watch sport event (inside or outside) or take a drink. Located in Cowgate, in the old town.
An original bar, located in the old town. Meet inside the bar a cinema, pools and a rock atmosphere.
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The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry StAn original bar, located in the old town. Meet inside the bar a cinema, pools and a rock atmosphere.