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WELCOME TO... Edinburgh
This is your guide to some
of the best places to visit Contents
in and around one of the
6-9 Maps
most beautiful and vibrant
cities in Europe. 10 Getting Around
Using this Guide... 14 Attractions
We’ll give you the lowdown on some
of the things to see and do; shops,
20 Tours
attractions, restaurants, bars and cafes,
and plenty more - all you have to do is
22 Speciality Shops
explore and enjoy them!
26 Eating & Drinking
For simplicity, we’ve split the Guide
into seven sections; getting around,
attractions, tours, speciality shops,
28 Museums & Galleries
eating & drinking, museums &
galleries, and nightlife.
30 Nightlife
To make sure you don’t get lost in
Edinburgh’s warren of loans, wynds
and closes, everything listed in the
Guide is included on the maps on
pages 6-9.

Victoria Street

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Your Essential Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle World’s First High
Rise Housing
Small in size, the Old Town
was contained on three sides
by a wall and to the north by
the waters of the Nor Loch,
now Princes Street Gardens.
With a rapidly increasing
Key Fortress state prison, place of population and nowhere new
safe-keeping for the Crown to build, houses grew higher
One of the strongest
Jewels, and more recently and higher. By the late 1600s
fortresses in the kingdom, some were reaching nine
as an infantry barracks.
Edinburgh Castle has been storeys or more.
at the centre of Scottish life Before you reach the Castle,
for more than 900 years. pause on the esplanade, Gladstone’s Land, at the upper
It has served as a royal laid out in 1753 as a parade end of the Royal Mile, is one of
palace, arsenal, gun foundry, ground for troops. This was the few old houses remaining
the spot where in the 16th from this period. Built in
and 17th centuries more than 1550 and recently restored,
300 women, accused of being it will give you a good idea as
witches, were burned to death to how people lived and
at the stake. worked in overcrowded 17th
century Edinburgh.
The Medieval Town
Gladstone’s Land
Well established by 1100,
Edinburgh was recognised
as the capital of Scotland by
1350. The Old Town stretches,
like a herringbone, down
the ridge below the Castle
with just one major street
and a host of narrow closes
(alleys) leading directly off it.
Try walking down any of the
closes and you’ll soon realise
Lady Stair’s Close
how steep this ridge is!
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 St Giles Cathedral

A New Town House in Charlotte Square

with its large drawing room
The big improvement came
and dining room to get an
in the late 1700s. The town
West Bow Well excellent idea of how people
council bought farmland to
once lived and entertained.
Public Wells the north and announced
a competition to build a The Heart of Edinburgh
Living in the Old Town had
new town there. This was
its problems. Water had to be Stop outside St Giles’
won in 1766 by a 26 year
collected from public wells, Cathedral, Edinburgh’s
old architect, James Craig.
two of which you can still see, principal church for over
The Georgian New Town
and carried up many flights a thousand years. This is
that you see today, with its
of stairs. With no flush toilets, the heart of Edinburgh.
wide straight streets, large
residents used to open their Beside St Giles in Parliament
open spaces and individual
windows in the evening and,
houses, is much as he Square are the original
after shouting ‘Gardyloo’, tip Scottish Parliament Building,
designed it.
their ‘foul nuisances’ into completed in 1639 and in use
the closes below. Venture By the end of the 18th century until the Union with England
into a close and you’ll get most well off residents had in 1707, the Law Courts
an idea of how hazardous it moved north from the Old and the burgh’s Mercat or
could be to get back to your Town to the spacious New Market Cross.
lodging in the evening! Town. Visit the Georgian
If you are a birder, look up at
Georgian House St Giles. This is the only place
in Britain where white storks
have bred. A pair built their
nest on the tower in 1416. If
you are a dog lover, gaze in
awe at the statue of the 5th
Duke of Buccleuch in front of
the main entrance. He was
the first person to import
Labrador dogs into Britain
from Canada.
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Local buses 8, 23, 27 & Majestic Tour Bus
West Gate, Arboretum Place, EH3 5NZ
East Gate, Inverleith Row EH3 5LP
Tel 0131 248 2909
www.rbge.org.uk
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Bus Tours

Attractions
Getting Around
Edinburgh has a great value, modern, reliable Edinburgh Waverley with trains departing
public transport network which makes getting every 15 mins. Or take a ride on Scotland’s
around the City very easy. As the main bus newest railway line, the Borders Railway.
operator, Lothian is dedicated to delivering an Stop off at Newtongrange for the nearby
outstanding customer experience offering a National Mining Museum, alight at Galashiels
City-wide network with regular travel 24 hours for bus and taxi connections to the surrounding
a day, 7 days a week. Borders Towns, or stay on to the end of the line
at Tweedbank and visit Abbotsford House.
Another great way of getting from one end of
the city to the other is by tram. Edinburgh’s tram The beautiful, historic city of Stirling (with its
runs from Edinburgh Airport to York Place in the own castle to rival Edinburgh’s) is 50 mins away
east end of the city centre, with regular stops by rail, or Falkirk (for the Falkirk Wheel and
on popular places such as Princes Street and The Kelpies), Linlithgow, North Berwick and
Haymarket Train Station. Dunfermline are all within 30/ 35 mins.
If you fancy travelling further afield, Glasgow,
a lively, bustling place, distinctive and full
of character, is less than an hour away from

Edinburgh Train Station

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Dynamic Earth

Attractions
The Edinburgh area boasts a myriad of amazing with exploding volcanoes and
attractions, so whether you’re aged 4 or 104, freezing icebergs, and royal residence the
you’re in for a treat! After a visit to iconic Palace of Holyroodhouse. For a fun filled day
Edinburgh Castle, there is endless fun at the not far from the city centre visit Edinburgh
nearby Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Zoo. In the Borders explore Abbotsford,
At The Real Mary King’s Close, join an expert home of writer Sir Walter Scott, on the
guide to explore past lives deep beneath the banks of the Tweed.
historic streets. Or have a dram at The Scotch
Whisky Experience. It doesn’t matter if you’re here with family,
friends, or on your own, you’ll soon discover that
At the other end of the Royal Mile are Dynamic there’s plenty to entertain everyone. Check out
Earth, Scotland’s geological attraction more of what’s on offer over the next few pages.
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Home to the world’s largest

collection of Scotch whisky with
a range of tours and tastings
to suit every level of interest.
Next to Edinburgh Castle

Si l v e r T o u r ( I dea l f o r f a mi l i es and
f i rs t t i m e rs ) A L L D A Y , E V E R Y D A Y .
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CITY OF THE DEAD TOURS
Underground City & Haunted Graveyard walks
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Prison & the world-famous ‘Mackenzie
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HOME OF
SCOTTISH
ROYAL
HISTORY

At the end of the Royal Mile

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A visit to Dynamic Earth is like nothing else on

Earth. It’s a chance to experience the primeval
forces of nature as they shaped our planet, to
journey through space and time and even go on
a 4DVENTURE around the world. You’ll embark on
the adventure of a lifetime.
- the lifetime of our planet!

Natural Selection Gift Shop

Browse a wonderfully diverse
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range from in across and out
Perfect for famished explorers
of this world!
the cafe provides a variety of
hot meals and light snacks.

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Tours
With so much to see and do in and around
Edinburgh, taking a tour can be a terrific way
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PRIVATE DAY TOURS

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Discover The Treasure Trove.

for handmade gifts
in the heart of edinburgh.
Find your family or clan tartan and recieve a free clan
information card. Discover over 500 Scottish tartans Visit The Treasure Trove for a very
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Open Monday to Saturday.

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Beautiful textile accessories Made in Scotland

Shop online Open

www.calzeat.com 7 days a week

89 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SG

Tel: 0131 556 0856
98 West Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH
Tel: 0131 260 9873

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Est. 1990
Makers of luxury leather bags, briefcases,
belts, sporrans and accessories.

The finest leathergoods that last a lifetime,

reflecting yours
Mackenzie Leather, 17 St. Mary’s Street
Edinburgh, EH1 1TA, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh why not
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Scottish
Designer
Knitwear
Edinburgh’s famous
fossil shop.
5 Cowgatehead,
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
EH1 1JY
Tel: 0131 220 1344
www.mrwoodsfossils.co.uk
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Large variety
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Scottish Jewellery
Paperweights
Books Silver Glass
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From fine dining to a casual bite to
eat, Edinburgh’s got the lot. Four Michelin-
starred restaurants, loads more award-
winning eateries and countless cafes, bars
and sandwich shops all serving up tasty
treats, mean you certainly won’t go hungry.
And with world cuisines in abundance
and some great veggie places too, you’ll
be spoiled for choice.
Can’t make up your mind? We’ve put
together a small selection here to help
you choose. Arcade Bar
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Only a few minutes walk from Princes Street

Tel: 0131 226 2862

www.indianloungeedinburgh.co.uk
First class food and service at Indian Lounge Restaurant on Edinburgh’s Rose
Street. Established in 1983, this family run restaurant has been serving the
locals and tourists good authentic home made Indian food for over 30 years.
We cook with healthy olive oil, grass fed Scottish lamb, free-range poultry, ship
to plate seafood in 24 hours & fresh daily vegetables.
Highly recommended by food critics.
GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN options Award Winning Restaurant
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INDIAN GOURMET
RESTAURANT
In the heart of Edinburgh’s vibrant West End
haggis & whisky house Highly recommended in Trip Advisor.
A haven for connoisseurs of gourmet Indian

t u r e s p i r i t of Food - Halal, Indian, Bangladeshi

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35-37 Shandwick Place (end of Princes Street)
Edinburgh EH2 4RG

Tel: 0131 228 2441
www.kasturi-ed.co.uk
Open 12-2pm, 5-11.30pm

Lunch menu available

INDIAN AND PAKISTA
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42 SOUTH BRIDGE, EDINBURGH EH1 1LL
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City Art Centre

Museums & Galleries

It’s easy for the hours to fly past as you explore Vivienne Westwood’s iconic tartan suit and the
the wide variety of museums and galleries towering skeleton cast of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
that Edinburgh has to offer.
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Enjoy a world of discovery at the National
Museum of Scotland, the UK’s most popular
museum outside of London. The diverse
collections take visitors on an inspirational
journey through the history of Scotland,
the wonders of nature and world cultures,
science and decorative art and fashion
– all under one roof. Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm
Highlights include the world famous Dolly the Nicolson Street, Edinburgh.
EH8 9DW
sheep, jewellery belonging to Mary, Queen
of Scots, the mysterious Lewis Chessmen, http://museum.rcsed.ac.uk

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World-Class Art
in the Heart of Edinburgh
Ever seen
£1 million?
Money... and so much more

Admission
Free

Tel: 0131 243 5464

www.museumonthemound.com nationalgalleries.org

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Discover Scotland’s
treasures
In one spectacular museum
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Our unique collections, hands-on Find us in the heart of

displays and free tours are just Edinburgh’s Old Town
some of the reasons why we are
Scotland’s most popular attraction National Museum of Scotland
and a must-see part of every visit Chambers Street
Edinburgh EH1 1JF
to Edinburgh. www.nms.ac.uk

Open daily 10:00–17:00

Free tours daily at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Part of the Edinburgh

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AUDIO GUIDE ATTRACTION FOR 12 YEARS CAR PARKING

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Step aboard The Queen’s

former floating palace
and explore Britannia’s
five decks, from the
State Apartments to
the Crew’s Quarters.
Tea Room and Gift Shop.
Buses from city centre
every 10 minutes.

10 OFF %
after 2pm*
* Please present this advert on arrival
at our Reception to qualify for the
discount. Not valid with any other
offer or for advanced purchases.
FREE CAR PARKING Discount valid until 31 March 2020.
HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE Ref: 1150. Registered charity: SC028070.
Ocean Terminal (2nd Floor), FREE AUDIO GUIDE IN 30 LANGUAGES
Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Audio guide available in 30 languages, British Sign
0131 555 5566 Language tablets, Braille and a children’s audio tour
(included in ticket price).
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk