My fave attractions
Sightseeing
Get your heart pumping with a morning walk up Calton Hill and take in the breathtaking views of the city.
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Colina Calton
Calton HillGet your heart pumping with a morning walk up Calton Hill and take in the breathtaking views of the city.
The infamous Mary, Queen of Scots spent most of her turbulent life in the Palace - a dramatic and often tragic chapter in the history of the building. She married two of her husbands in the palace. Her private secretary David Rizzio was murdered in her private apartments by a group led by her husband Lord Darnley, who was jealous of Rizzio's influence over Mary.
Today the Palace of Holyroodhouse is used as a Royal Palace, but is also open to the public all year round.
It also is a centrepoint for celebrating the best of Scotland.This is most evident in The Queen’s ‘Holyrood Week’ of engagements, undertaken every year from the end of June to the beginning of July. Her Majesty attends several engagements around the country to celebrate Scottish culture, history and achievement.
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Palacio de Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe infamous Mary, Queen of Scots spent most of her turbulent life in the Palace - a dramatic and often tragic chapter in the history of the building. She married two of her husbands in the palace. Her private secretary David Rizzio was murdered in her private apartments by a group led by her husband Lord Darnley, who was jealous of Rizzio's influence over Mary.
Today the Palace of Holyroodhouse is used as a Royal Palace, but is also open to the public all year round.
It also is a centrepoint for celebrating the best of Scotland.This is most evident in The Queen’s ‘Holyrood Week’ of engagements, undertaken every year from the end of June to the beginning of July. Her Majesty attends several engagements around the country to celebrate Scottish culture, history and achievement.
Arthur’s Seat happens to be one of the best places in the city to watch the sun rise and is well worth the early start. This dormant volcano requires a moderate 45-minute hike to the top. Your reward? Unrivalled panoramic views of Edinburgh, including the castle, the Pentland Hills and East Lothian.
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Arthur's Seat
Arthur’s Seat happens to be one of the best places in the city to watch the sun rise and is well worth the early start. This dormant volcano requires a moderate 45-minute hike to the top. Your reward? Unrivalled panoramic views of Edinburgh, including the castle, the Pentland Hills and East Lothian.
With over 10,000 plants, 10 glasshouses and a history stretching back 350 years, the garden is one of the best ways to spend a relaxing couple of hours in the city. If you’re visiting in the winter, don’t miss its twinkling festive light show.
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Jardín Botánico Real de Edimburgo
Arboretum PlaceWith over 10,000 plants, 10 glasshouses and a history stretching back 350 years, the garden is one of the best ways to spend a relaxing couple of hours in the city. If you’re visiting in the winter, don’t miss its twinkling festive light show.
This is one of my personal favorites when it comes to museums. Often overlooked, it offers a wonderful snapshot of Victorian architecture influenced by high Venetian style and an eclectic sense of Scottish history through the people who made it. Its Cafe Portrait is perfect for working away on your laptop while enjoying a coffee, early lunch or afternoon tea.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StThis is one of my personal favorites when it comes to museums. Often overlooked, it offers a wonderful snapshot of Victorian architecture influenced by high Venetian style and an eclectic sense of Scottish history through the people who made it. Its Cafe Portrait is perfect for working away on your laptop while enjoying a coffee, early lunch or afternoon tea.
If you love walking, take a short 10 min bus ride from Princes Street to Cramond village where you can enjoy a lovely walk along the sea, and when the tide is low, across it, walking alongside anti-submarine pylons from World War II to Cramond island. The view from there is breathtaking!
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Cramond Island
If you love walking, take a short 10 min bus ride from Princes Street to Cramond village where you can enjoy a lovely walk along the sea, and when the tide is low, across it, walking alongside anti-submarine pylons from World War II to Cramond island. The view from there is breathtaking!
The Dean Village is a pleasant village located on the Water of Leith. Founded during the 12th century by the Canons Regular of Holyrood Abbey.
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Dean Village
Dean PathThe Dean Village is a pleasant village located on the Water of Leith. Founded during the 12th century by the Canons Regular of Holyrood Abbey.
One of the best things to do for free in Edinburgh, and their cafe is perfect for a light quick lunch.
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National Museum of Scotland
One of the best things to do for free in Edinburgh, and their cafe is perfect for a light quick lunch.
Also known as “Modern One”, this is must-visit for art enthusiasts. You’ll find displays of paintings by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso; surrealistic works by Rene Magritte, Joan Miró, and Max Ernst; and contemporary paintings by Bruce McLean, Callum Innes, and Gwen Hardie.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd Also known as “Modern One”, this is must-visit for art enthusiasts. You’ll find displays of paintings by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso; surrealistic works by Rene Magritte, Joan Miró, and Max Ernst; and contemporary paintings by Bruce McLean, Callum Innes, and Gwen Hardie.
Food scene
The ultimate high tea experience in the historic Balmoral Hotel. It includes four courses of soup, decadent sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, delectable chocolates and cakes, a taste of the finest teas in the world — and of course — plenty of bubbles.
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Palm Court
1 Princes StThe ultimate high tea experience in the historic Balmoral Hotel. It includes four courses of soup, decadent sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, delectable chocolates and cakes, a taste of the finest teas in the world — and of course — plenty of bubbles.
No visit to Edinburgh is complete without experiencing the best of Scottish food by not one but two local Michelin star chefs who decided to combine their talents here. Call or book online sooner rather than later.
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdNo visit to Edinburgh is complete without experiencing the best of Scottish food by not one but two local Michelin star chefs who decided to combine their talents here. Call or book online sooner rather than later.
For a taste and experience of Italy in Scotland, look no further. I honestly can’t choose between the deli or the café/restaurant. The finest delicacies arrive fresh from Italy every Friday.
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowFor a taste and experience of Italy in Scotland, look no further. I honestly can’t choose between the deli or the café/restaurant. The finest delicacies arrive fresh from Italy every Friday.
A foodie’s must, Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm.
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Mercado de agricultores de Edimburgo
Castle TerraceA foodie’s must, Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm.