Abs’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Most iconic building in edinburgh must see, advise to book tickets online in peak season as queues can get crazy.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillMost iconic building in edinburgh must see, advise to book tickets online in peak season as queues can get crazy.
Old volcano located near city centre , hike up to the top (around 40 mins) and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city out onto the firth of forth. During colder months advise to layer up it can get very windy and chilly at the top!
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I-Arthur's Seat
Old volcano located near city centre , hike up to the top (around 40 mins) and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city out onto the firth of forth. During colder months advise to layer up it can get very windy and chilly at the top!
Like arthur seat offering great views of the city, only ten minute walk to get the top.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillLike arthur seat offering great views of the city, only ten minute walk to get the top.
In the heart of the city lots to see and do and free entry!
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National Museum of Scotland
In the heart of the city lots to see and do and free entry!
Great place to unwind and relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Lots of beautiful colourful flowers, plants and trees from all over the world. Free entry cafe and restaurant on site also.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceGreat place to unwind and relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Lots of beautiful colourful flowers, plants and trees from all over the world. Free entry cafe and restaurant on site also.
view the queens old ship attached to attached to a large shopping centre ocean terminal 10 mins on bus from flat .
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Driveview the queens old ship attached to attached to a large shopping centre ocean terminal 10 mins on bus from flat .
Beautiful and historic piece of architecture right on the royal mile free entry
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I-Cathedral ye-St Giles
High StreetBeautiful and historic piece of architecture right on the royal mile free entry
Where the queen sleeps when she is in the city! Located at the foot of the royal mile worth seeing en route to Arthur Seat
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateWhere the queen sleeps when she is in the city! Located at the foot of the royal mile worth seeing en route to Arthur Seat
Right next to the castle, great variety interactive fun spread out over 6 floors recommend especially for kids!
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Camera Obscura kunye neLizwe lwezithombe
549 CastlehillRight next to the castle, great variety interactive fun spread out over 6 floors recommend especially for kids!
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
The most famous dog in the world !
Take a walk through the famous picturesque village and enjoy the tranquility of edinburghs secret river flow water of leith
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Dean Village
Dean PathTake a walk through the famous picturesque village and enjoy the tranquility of edinburghs secret river flow water of leith
Outstanding collection of scottish modern and contemporary art. Lovely gardens also free entry
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdOutstanding collection of scottish modern and contemporary art. Lovely gardens also free entry
Food scene
Best authentic turkish restaurant in town only ten min walk from flat top of leith walk. Excellent quality food, great service, family run and well priced highly recommend the mixed grill!
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Ada Restaurant
9a Antigua StBest authentic turkish restaurant in town only ten min walk from flat top of leith walk. Excellent quality food, great service, family run and well priced highly recommend the mixed grill!
All you can eat, Brazillian steakhouse restaurant, not cheap but well worth the money the meat is of very high quality advise you book beforehand as they are usually busy especially on weekends and make sure you go with an empty stomach!
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Fazenda Edinburgh
102 George StAll you can eat, Brazillian steakhouse restaurant, not cheap but well worth the money the meat is of very high quality advise you book beforehand as they are usually busy especially on weekends and make sure you go with an empty stomach!
Very busy upmarket indian fusion restaurant, great food no bookings walk in only
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareVery busy upmarket indian fusion restaurant, great food no bookings walk in only
Best pizzeria in edinburgh will not dissapoint ten min walk from flat best to book ahead especially on weekends they do delivery also
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La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkBest pizzeria in edinburgh will not dissapoint ten min walk from flat best to book ahead especially on weekends they do delivery also
Modern scottish gastro pub food owned by michelin starred chef tom kitchin well worth trying
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdModern scottish gastro pub food owned by michelin starred chef tom kitchin well worth trying
Montreal inspired bagels very tasty ten min walk from flat
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Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StMontreal inspired bagels very tasty ten min walk from flat
Excellent casual italian sit in cafe very reasonably priced also does great breakfasts 10 min walk from flat
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Taste Of Italy
9 Baxter's PlExcellent casual italian sit in cafe very reasonably priced also does great breakfasts 10 min walk from flat
Verona
12 Cadzow PlBest for takeaway/delivery food
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketTING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlI-Market ye-Stockbridge
Saunders StreetThe Kitchin
Nightlife pubs/bars/nightclubs
Tigerlilly
125 George StNightlife
Why Not Nightclub
14 George StMalones Edinburgh
242 Morrison StMcSorley's Irish Bar (formerly Malones)
14 Forrest RdCopper Blossom
107 George StBoteco Do Brasil
47 Lothian StEl Barrio Latino
47 Hanover StThe Three Sisters
139 Cowgate99 Hanover St
99 Hanover StreetPanda & Sons
79 Queen StStramash Live Music Bar
207 CowgateThe Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StBrewDog Edinburgh
143 CowgateTeuchters
26 William StThe Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl