Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design". It sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest. Perfect to walk around or up on a sunny day.
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Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design". It sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest. Perfect to walk around or up on a sunny day.
Home to an ancient hill fort, Blackford Hill offers lovely views over the city, and is very popular with dog-walkers, joggers, and explorers! Less touristy than the more famous hills closer to the city centre, this is a perfect spot for those looking to get a good view off the beaten track!
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Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdHome to an ancient hill fort, Blackford Hill offers lovely views over the city, and is very popular with dog-walkers, joggers, and explorers! Less touristy than the more famous hills closer to the city centre, this is a perfect spot for those looking to get a good view off the beaten track!
Arts & Culture
Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world. Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum.
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Museu Surgeons' Hall
Nicolson StreetSurgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world. Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum.
Dynamic Earth is a five star visitor attraction in Edinburgh that tells the story of the planet Earth. Dynamic Earth is worth a visit as it interactive, informative and loads of fun.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDynamic Earth is a five star visitor attraction in Edinburgh that tells the story of the planet Earth. Dynamic Earth is worth a visit as it interactive, informative and loads of fun.
Food Scene
Locally inspired and seasonal tasting menus in a refined dining room with a countryside vibe.
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Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareLocally inspired and seasonal tasting menus in a refined dining room with a countryside vibe.
The menu is seasonal and based around firm favourites with inventive twists. Although tweaked every month with new dishes rotating, the back bone of the menu remains classic brasserie with something for everyone.
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The Rabbit Hole
11 Roseneath StThe menu is seasonal and based around firm favourites with inventive twists. Although tweaked every month with new dishes rotating, the back bone of the menu remains classic brasserie with something for everyone.
Plentiful breakfast choices and original bistro dishes in a lively cafe-bar with local art displays.
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The Birchwood
146 Marchmont RdPlentiful breakfast choices and original bistro dishes in a lively cafe-bar with local art displays.
Saiko Kitchen is a pan Asian street food eatery in Marchmont, Edinburgh offering relaxed dining with the option to sit-in or take-away.
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Saiko Kitchen
15 Roseneath StSaiko Kitchen is a pan Asian street food eatery in Marchmont, Edinburgh offering relaxed dining with the option to sit-in or take-away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Intimate cocktail bar with booths, a wide range of gins, gourmet burgers, flatbreads and steaks.
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56 North
2 W CrosscausewayIntimate cocktail bar with booths, a wide range of gins, gourmet burgers, flatbreads and steaks.
Creative, farm-to-fork food, plus craft beers and cocktails in eccentric, gardening-themed cafe-bar.
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St Andrews Brewing Co. Potterrow
32-34 PotterrowCreative, farm-to-fork food, plus craft beers and cocktails in eccentric, gardening-themed cafe-bar.