Ryan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A spectacular historic fortress dominating the skyline of Edinburgh from its position on the Castle Rock. Great for walking up the esplanade to get amazing views of the city and if you enjoy military history it's worth doing a tour.
Open from 9:30am daily, currently closing at 6pm (last entry 5pm). £17.50 for online tickets or £19.50 at the gate.
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Edinburghský hrad
CastlehillA spectacular historic fortress dominating the skyline of Edinburgh from its position on the Castle Rock. Great for walking up the esplanade to get amazing views of the city and if you enjoy military history it's worth doing a tour.
Open from 9:30am daily, currently closing at 6pm (last entry 5pm). £17.50 for online tickets or £19.50 at the gate.
The Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, with beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
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Palác Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, with beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia is the former royal yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 to 1997. Today, she is a museum ship and events venue permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith. Bus 22 from outside our house will take you there is about 15 minutes.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveHer Majesty's Yacht Britannia is the former royal yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 to 1997. Today, she is a museum ship and events venue permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith. Bus 22 from outside our house will take you there is about 15 minutes.
Parks & Nature
Located next to the Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur's Seat is Edinburgh's best hike. A great way to get some exercise and enjoying the amazing views of Edinburgh and the sea from different perspectives.
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Arthur's Seat
Located next to the Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur's Seat is Edinburgh's best hike. A great way to get some exercise and enjoying the amazing views of Edinburgh and the sea from different perspectives.
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillCalton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline.
Very easily accessible by bus from Edinburgh, the Pentland Hills are a great day trip in a beautiful setting outside of the busy city. The park offers many routes and trails to enjoy with amazing Scottish landscapes.
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Regionální park Pentland Hills
Very easily accessible by bus from Edinburgh, the Pentland Hills are a great day trip in a beautiful setting outside of the busy city. The park offers many routes and trails to enjoy with amazing Scottish landscapes.
Another great hill in Edinburgh offering beautiful panoramic views over the city skyline, Blackford Hill not a very difficult climb and popular among dog walkers and runners. This is where the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh is located which offers tours for the ones who are interested.
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Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdAnother great hill in Edinburgh offering beautiful panoramic views over the city skyline, Blackford Hill not a very difficult climb and popular among dog walkers and runners. This is where the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh is located which offers tours for the ones who are interested.
Promenáda na pláži Portobello
1 PromenadeGreat walk on the promenade on a sunny day!
Food scene
With a few shops around Edinburgh, Bross Bagels make the most delicious authentic bagels from Montreal. Highly recommended for breakfast or lunch, but be aware that you may have to wait in a queue at peak lunch times. Totally worth it though!
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Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StWith a few shops around Edinburgh, Bross Bagels make the most delicious authentic bagels from Montreal. Highly recommended for breakfast or lunch, but be aware that you may have to wait in a queue at peak lunch times. Totally worth it though!
Probably the best pizza in Edinburgh! Authentic Neapolitan style Pizza made from slow rising multicereal dough and blast baked in clay ovens, and for a very good price!
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Pizza Posto Edinburgh
16 Nicolson StreetProbably the best pizza in Edinburgh! Authentic Neapolitan style Pizza made from slow rising multicereal dough and blast baked in clay ovens, and for a very good price!
Amazing ramen and sushi place! Opened in Edinburgh quite recently and quickly became one of the most popular places for Japanese style cuisine. They have restaurants all over Edinburgh now.
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Maki Ramen
13 W Richmond StAmazing ramen and sushi place! Opened in Edinburgh quite recently and quickly became one of the most popular places for Japanese style cuisine. They have restaurants all over Edinburgh now.
Simply the best Thai food you'll ever try and the massive queues at dinner time will prove it!
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlSimply the best Thai food you'll ever try and the massive queues at dinner time will prove it!
Great local pub with tasty traditional Scottish pub food and great for drinks- if you're in the Haymarket area.
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Platform 5
8 Clifton TerraceGreat local pub with tasty traditional Scottish pub food and great for drinks- if you're in the Haymarket area.
Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StThe best pulled pork sandwich in Edinburgh!
Amazing vegetarian restaurant, probably the oldest of its kind in Edinburgh. They have a very varied menu with super delicious vegetarian and vegan options, made with locally sourced produce.
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Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover StAmazing vegetarian restaurant, probably the oldest of its kind in Edinburgh. They have a very varied menu with super delicious vegetarian and vegan options, made with locally sourced produce.
Drinks and Nightlife
A hidden speakeasy style underground bar, this awesome place looks like a barber shop from the outside but is a very quirky and cool bar once you get passed the bookcase door. Great cocktails and music.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StA hidden speakeasy style underground bar, this awesome place looks like a barber shop from the outside but is a very quirky and cool bar once you get passed the bookcase door. Great cocktails and music.
Right in the centre of the nightlife street of Edinburgh (Cowgate), OX184 is a great place for drinks and pub style food (burgers, chips etc). Gets very busy at weekends!
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OX184
184-186 CowgateRight in the centre of the nightlife street of Edinburgh (Cowgate), OX184 is a great place for drinks and pub style food (burgers, chips etc). Gets very busy at weekends!
Cheap drinks and food in an amazing interior- an old cinema transformed in a huge restaurant and bar.
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Caley Picture House
31 Lothian RdCheap drinks and food in an amazing interior- an old cinema transformed in a huge restaurant and bar.
Situated in the very heart of Grassmarket, this place has a great restaurant as well as a beautiful rooftop bar with great views of the castle.
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Cold Town House
4 GrassmarketSituated in the very heart of Grassmarket, this place has a great restaurant as well as a beautiful rooftop bar with great views of the castle.
Open only on the first Thursday of every month, this amazing rooftop bar is located on top of Double Tree by Hilton Hotel on Bread Street. Great cocktails and amazing views of the castle and the Old Town.
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SKYbar Edinburgh
34 Bread StOpen only on the first Thursday of every month, this amazing rooftop bar is located on top of Double Tree by Hilton Hotel on Bread Street. Great cocktails and amazing views of the castle and the Old Town.
Great place for having drinks, meeting international people and live music at weekends.
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Finnegans Wake Edinburgh
9b Victoria StGreat place for having drinks, meeting international people and live music at weekends.
Flea & Street Markets
Open every Sunday from 10am-5pm. Great street food, artwork, creative crafts, craft coffee etc
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Tržiště Stockbridge
Saunders StreetOpen every Sunday from 10am-5pm. Great street food, artwork, creative crafts, craft coffee etc
Amazing street food market based in an industrial yard in Edinburgh's Leith area. Street food traders, drinks and live music.Open every Saturday and Sunday.
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Pitt Market
20 Pitt StAmazing street food market based in an industrial yard in Edinburgh's Leith area. Street food traders, drinks and live music.Open every Saturday and Sunday.
Over 45 stalls full to bursting with clothes, jewellery, small furniture, music, books and lots of other great stuff. Check online for opening times.
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Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StOver 45 stalls full to bursting with clothes, jewellery, small furniture, music, books and lots of other great stuff. Check online for opening times.
The Edinburgh Farmers' Market takes place on Castle Terrace under the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Great variety of local produce from local farmers. Open every Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
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Farmářský trh v Edinburghu
Castle TerraceThe Edinburgh Farmers' Market takes place on Castle Terrace under the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Great variety of local produce from local farmers. Open every Saturday from 9am to 2pm.