Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
An amazing picturesque area along with Edinburgh's highest point; Arthur's Seat, all within reach. You'll find many small ponds and lakes (Scottish: Loch) where natural wildlife can still be spotted. During sunny days, the area is perfect for a nice walk in the day or a jog.
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Ipharki ye-Holyrood
Queen's DriveAn amazing picturesque area along with Edinburgh's highest point; Arthur's Seat, all within reach. You'll find many small ponds and lakes (Scottish: Loch) where natural wildlife can still be spotted. During sunny days, the area is perfect for a nice walk in the day or a jog.
The place is great to hang out after a tiring day, or just to meet up with friends and sit on the grass. Known to host some sporting events and BBQ, this public green-space is free to use and a great place to relax.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveThe place is great to hang out after a tiring day, or just to meet up with friends and sit on the grass. Known to host some sporting events and BBQ, this public green-space is free to use and a great place to relax.
Essentials
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkThe nearest place to buy all your groceries.
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadMore selections available but a bit further away.
Lidl
Dalry RoadGrocery store with the best offers.
If you are visiting, you may work out at this University gym for a single entrance fee of 3£.
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Pleasance
60 PleasanceIf you are visiting, you may work out at this University gym for a single entrance fee of 3£.
In case of an emergency, call 112. However, if you do feel ill, contact the hospital or the NHS via 111 for a quick consult.
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Old Dalkeith RdIn case of an emergency, call 112. However, if you do feel ill, contact the hospital or the NHS via 111 for a quick consult.
Arts & Culture
Known to host some world-famous Musicals and Theatre Shows.
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlKnown to host some world-famous Musicals and Theatre Shows.
Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFood Scene
Delicious premium takeaway famous around the Edinburgh student body for their customisable stir-fry noodles in a box.
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Red Box Noodle Bar
51 W Nicolson StDelicious premium takeaway famous around the Edinburgh student body for their customisable stir-fry noodles in a box.
A more high-end restaurant located in Stockbridge which offers delicious Scottish cuisine. One of the top rated restaurants by Tripadvisor.
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The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlA more high-end restaurant located in Stockbridge which offers delicious Scottish cuisine. One of the top rated restaurants by Tripadvisor.
Sightseeing
The landmark of the city, the Edinburgh castle. A definite must-visit for tourists. Historic and interesting, the place will set you back quite a bit for the ticket, but definitely a place to tick off your list.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillThe landmark of the city, the Edinburgh castle. A definite must-visit for tourists. Historic and interesting, the place will set you back quite a bit for the ticket, but definitely a place to tick off your list.
A nice viewing point to see the entire city of Edinburgh from. On top of the hill, you can find some curious structures such as Parthenon-like pillars where you can climb on and take pictures.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillA nice viewing point to see the entire city of Edinburgh from. On top of the hill, you can find some curious structures such as Parthenon-like pillars where you can climb on and take pictures.
Shopping
Princes Street is a popular destination for avid shoppers.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street is a popular destination for avid shoppers.