Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".[1] It is situated just to the east of the city centre, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city and beyond, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the east, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch.
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Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".[1] It is situated just to the east of the city centre, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city and beyond, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the east, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch.
The castle of Craigmillar is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland.
Even today, the castle retains the character of a medieval stronghold.
Building began in the early 15th century, and over the next 250 years the castle became a comfortable residence surrounded by fine gardens and pastureland. The castles history is not only closely involved with the city of Edinburgh, but plays an important part in the story of Mary Queen of Scots who fled to Craigmillar Castle following the murder of Rizzio.
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/craigmillar-castle/
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Craigmillar Castle station
The castle of Craigmillar is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland.
Even today, the castle retains the character of a medieval stronghold.
Building began in the early 15th century, and over the next 250 years the castle became a comfortable residence surrounded by fine gardens and pastureland. The castles history is not only closely involved with the city of Edinburgh, but plays an important part in the story of Mary Queen of Scots who fled to Craigmillar Castle following the murder of Rizzio.
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/craigmillar-castle/
Shopping
Fort Kinnaird offers great shopping, just off the A1. Shops include Boots, Marks and Spencer, New Look, H&M, River Island, and lots more. Here, you can browse for the latest fashions or discover great gifts for friends and family.
As well as the vast selection of shops, there are loads of places to stop to eat and drink and with over 2,600 free parking spaces
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Fort Kinnaird station
Fort Kinnaird offers great shopping, just off the A1. Shops include Boots, Marks and Spencer, New Look, H&M, River Island, and lots more. Here, you can browse for the latest fashions or discover great gifts for friends and family.
As well as the vast selection of shops, there are loads of places to stop to eat and drink and with over 2,600 free parking spaces
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, Edinburgh’s first ‘out of town’ shopping centre, which opened in 1984
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Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
6 Lady RdCameron Toll Shopping Centre, Edinburgh’s first ‘out of town’ shopping centre, which opened in 1984
Getting Around
Newcraighall station
Entertainment & Activities
Liberton Golf Club
297 Gilmerton RoadOne of the chief attractions of Portobello, to the East of Edinburgh City Centre, is the sea and a wide sandy beach - with a long, classic Victorian promenade and old-world waterfront that harks back to its heyday as a local beach resort.
Getting there
The nearest railway station to Portobello Beach is Brunstane, Trains run every half hour or so from Newcraighall
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Paseo marítimo de Portobello Beach
1 PromenadeOne of the chief attractions of Portobello, to the East of Edinburgh City Centre, is the sea and a wide sandy beach - with a long, classic Victorian promenade and old-world waterfront that harks back to its heyday as a local beach resort.
Getting there
The nearest railway station to Portobello Beach is Brunstane, Trains run every half hour or so from Newcraighall