Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Spectacular views of Edinburgh if you go up to the historic castle. Tickets can be booked online, or at the reception. The Edinburgh Castle invites you on a journey to the past. It is home to Scotland’s Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny, which are displayed in the Crown Room and are surrounded by a very special exhibition. Located on the very top of Royal Mile, here you can get the must-buy Scottish souvenir and also be swept away by some beautiful views over Edinburgh city. A truly insightful place to visit and learn about Scottish history.
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CastlehillSpectacular views of Edinburgh if you go up to the historic castle. Tickets can be booked online, or at the reception. The Edinburgh Castle invites you on a journey to the past. It is home to Scotland’s Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny, which are displayed in the Crown Room and are surrounded by a very special exhibition. Located on the very top of Royal Mile, here you can get the must-buy Scottish souvenir and also be swept away by some beautiful views over Edinburgh city. A truly insightful place to visit and learn about Scottish history.
Famous Monument of Scotland in the heart of the City Centre, with views of the bustling city.
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Монумент Скотта
Famous Monument of Scotland in the heart of the City Centre, with views of the bustling city.
See panoramic views of Edinburgh from high up. Major Landmarks can be seen from here, especially from the Athenian acropolis style unfinished building, which you can climb up. Enjoy Calton Hill’s sweeping views! Based at St. Andrew’s House, on the steep southern slope of the hill; with the Scottish Parliament Building, and other notable buildings, for example Holyrood Palace, lying near the foot of the hill. Here you can also find several other iconic monuments and buildings such as the Nelson Monument, the Dugald Stewart Monument the old Royal High School, the Robert Burns Monument, the Political Martyrs’ Monument and the City Observatory.
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Калтон Хілл
Calton HillSee panoramic views of Edinburgh from high up. Major Landmarks can be seen from here, especially from the Athenian acropolis style unfinished building, which you can climb up. Enjoy Calton Hill’s sweeping views! Based at St. Andrew’s House, on the steep southern slope of the hill; with the Scottish Parliament Building, and other notable buildings, for example Holyrood Palace, lying near the foot of the hill. Here you can also find several other iconic monuments and buildings such as the Nelson Monument, the Dugald Stewart Monument the old Royal High School, the Robert Burns Monument, the Political Martyrs’ Monument and the City Observatory.
Explore the palace’s close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland. It is located at the end of Royal Mile and is one of the most popular attractions in Scotland. Let yourself be submerge by the royal history through art, design and architecture from the interiors and exterior splendour of the Holyrood Palace.
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CanongateExplore the palace’s close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland. It is located at the end of Royal Mile and is one of the most popular attractions in Scotland. Let yourself be submerge by the royal history through art, design and architecture from the interiors and exterior splendour of the Holyrood Palace.
Edinburgh Zoo is Edinburgh’s second biggest tourist attraction after Edinburgh Castle. The zoo is a massive 82 acres of land, bringing in 600 thousand visitors a year showing why it’s such a well-known attraction in Edinburgh. It was the first zoo in the world to breed penguins and did you know its main attraction is the Giant Panda? This is the perfect choice for a lovely fun day with the family and friends!
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Edinburgh Zoo station
Edinburgh Zoo is Edinburgh’s second biggest tourist attraction after Edinburgh Castle. The zoo is a massive 82 acres of land, bringing in 600 thousand visitors a year showing why it’s such a well-known attraction in Edinburgh. It was the first zoo in the world to breed penguins and did you know its main attraction is the Giant Panda? This is the perfect choice for a lovely fun day with the family and friends!
If you seek a medieval experience, the famous Royal Mile is the place to go and explore. It’s an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and pubs that runs all the way through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle at its head and the Palace of Holyrood house at its foot.
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Ройял Майл
If you seek a medieval experience, the famous Royal Mile is the place to go and explore. It’s an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and pubs that runs all the way through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle at its head and the Palace of Holyrood house at its foot.
Leith Walk is one of the longest streets in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the main road connecting the port area of Leith to the centre of the city. Explore this vibrant place and find a wide range of multicultural restaurants and bars from all over the world
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Leith Walk
Leith WalkLeith Walk is one of the longest streets in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the main road connecting the port area of Leith to the centre of the city. Explore this vibrant place and find a wide range of multicultural restaurants and bars from all over the world
The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. It’s a place that will make you travel in time, rich in history and permanently docked in our waters at Port of Leith.
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Королівська яхта Брітаннія
Ocean DriveThe Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. It’s a place that will make you travel in time, rich in history and permanently docked in our waters at Port of Leith.
Parks & Nature
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. You can take your family for a picnic while discovering and enjoying the best of nature. This is the second oldest garden in Britain, embedding an outstanding plant collection, many trails and a beautiful greenhouse, known as Palm House, representing the status symbols from the Victorian British era.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. You can take your family for a picnic while discovering and enjoying the best of nature. This is the second oldest garden in Britain, embedding an outstanding plant collection, many trails and a beautiful greenhouse, known as Palm House, representing the status symbols from the Victorian British era.
Arthur’s Seat is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh. It is situated just to the east of the city centre. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5m, it provides excellent views of the city and beyond, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. This is a wonderful adventure for the family or anyone who truly wants to experience one of the most majestic natural beauties of Edinburgh. After all, it is not every day you can hike an extinct volcano full of mysteries and history!
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Arthur’s Seat is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh. It is situated just to the east of the city centre. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5m, it provides excellent views of the city and beyond, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. This is a wonderful adventure for the family or anyone who truly wants to experience one of the most majestic natural beauties of Edinburgh. After all, it is not every day you can hike an extinct volcano full of mysteries and history!
The Meadows is a beautiful public park in Edinburgh, Scotland located in the middle of the city. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children’s playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches. During the summer the Meadows is pleasantly invaded by a delicious smell of BBQs, music, sports and joyful people enjoying the Scottish sun.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveThe Meadows is a beautiful public park in Edinburgh, Scotland located in the middle of the city. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children’s playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches. During the summer the Meadows is pleasantly invaded by a delicious smell of BBQs, music, sports and joyful people enjoying the Scottish sun.
Shopping
Restaurants and Shops. Entertainment, also has a Cinema with reclining seats! Ocean Terminal is a shopping center located in Leith in Edinburgh, it has The Royal Yacht Britannia docked by it. Ocean Terminal has a selection of restaurants and shops inside with even a fully equipped gym. It’s located just around the corner from our apartments. Here you can find the usual suspects such as French Connection, Gap and Superdry.
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Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
Ocean DriveRestaurants and Shops. Entertainment, also has a Cinema with reclining seats! Ocean Terminal is a shopping center located in Leith in Edinburgh, it has The Royal Yacht Britannia docked by it. Ocean Terminal has a selection of restaurants and shops inside with even a fully equipped gym. It’s located just around the corner from our apartments. Here you can find the usual suspects such as French Connection, Gap and Superdry.
The main go to place for all your shopping needs. A long street with views of the Edinburgh Castle, near the Train Station, full of retailers and cafes / restaurants.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetThe main go to place for all your shopping needs. A long street with views of the Edinburgh Castle, near the Train Station, full of retailers and cafes / restaurants.
Food Scene
New restaurant with great ratings, the extra crispy Fish and Chips here are one of the most talked about in the past year. Seafood also. The Fishmarket is a new seafood venture from Ondine’s Chef Patron, Roy Brett and Gary Welch, owner of Welch Fishmongers. Situated on Newhaven Harbour where boats have landed fish since the 16th century, the refurbishment of the original fish market building has taken over a year and extensive investment. There is both a traditional fish and chip counter and a 50-cover restaurant with a champagne bar where dishes on offer include Crispy Crab Claws from Scrabster and Grilled Tobermory Langoustines, Oysters and the Grand ‘Fruits of the Sea’. The Fishmarket h
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier PlNew restaurant with great ratings, the extra crispy Fish and Chips here are one of the most talked about in the past year. Seafood also. The Fishmarket is a new seafood venture from Ondine’s Chef Patron, Roy Brett and Gary Welch, owner of Welch Fishmongers. Situated on Newhaven Harbour where boats have landed fish since the 16th century, the refurbishment of the original fish market building has taken over a year and extensive investment. There is both a traditional fish and chip counter and a 50-cover restaurant with a champagne bar where dishes on offer include Crispy Crab Claws from Scrabster and Grilled Tobermory Langoustines, Oysters and the Grand ‘Fruits of the Sea’. The Fishmarket h
Plenty of Seafood, great dining experience, catering to all types of people. Mussels and Oysters galore
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlacePlenty of Seafood, great dining experience, catering to all types of people. Mussels and Oysters galore
One of the higher rated restaurants in the area. If you fancy fresh and local food The Light House is the place to go. With seasonally inspired dishes changing every day, here you can enjoy fresh seafood, fantastic cuts of meat and gorgeous vegetarian food while appreciating the wonderful views overlooking the picturesque Newhaven Harbour. The Light House is the right place to go if you want to enjoy an outstanding cuisine experience, or a cozy romantic dinner under the warm coloured fairy-lights and lovely sea themed decorations.
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The Light House
3 Pier PlOne of the higher rated restaurants in the area. If you fancy fresh and local food The Light House is the place to go. With seasonally inspired dishes changing every day, here you can enjoy fresh seafood, fantastic cuts of meat and gorgeous vegetarian food while appreciating the wonderful views overlooking the picturesque Newhaven Harbour. The Light House is the right place to go if you want to enjoy an outstanding cuisine experience, or a cozy romantic dinner under the warm coloured fairy-lights and lovely sea themed decorations.
Nextto the sea, variety of selection in the menus.
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Porto & Fi Deli Bistro
47 Newhaven Main StNextto the sea, variety of selection in the menus.
Stylish, modern chain dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations and global banquet option
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COSMO
Greenside PlaceStylish, modern chain dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations and global banquet option
The Shore is the perfect place to go for a walk by the canal and discover the many great cafes, restaurants and bars. Explore and enjoy the pleasant views of Scotland’s coastline while enjoying a meal or a drink by the water.
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The Shore station
The Shore is the perfect place to go for a walk by the canal and discover the many great cafes, restaurants and bars. Explore and enjoy the pleasant views of Scotland’s coastline while enjoying a meal or a drink by the water.
Pub / Restaurant serving classic british food.
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Brewers Fayre Newhaven Quay
51-53 Newhaven PlPub / Restaurant serving classic british food.
Essentials
24 hours Shopping Mall, should have all the essentials and grocery needs. Also known as walmart
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Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper Dr24 hours Shopping Mall, should have all the essentials and grocery needs. Also known as walmart
Arts & Culture
Great place to visit for all. Very interesting and has a science museum area for interactive games. This is an exceptional museum and the most visited attraction in Scotland. Learn about their fantastic collection of original exhibits, historical and scientific facts and insightful activities for all ages.
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National Museum of Scotland
Great place to visit for all. Very interesting and has a science museum area for interactive games. This is an exceptional museum and the most visited attraction in Scotland. Learn about their fantastic collection of original exhibits, historical and scientific facts and insightful activities for all ages.
The Scottish National Gallery displays some of the greatest art in the world, including masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Constable, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, amongst many others. The most comprehensive part of the collection covers the history of Scottish painting – all the major names, including Ramsay, Raeburn, Willkie and McTaggart, are represented.
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The MoundThe Scottish National Gallery displays some of the greatest art in the world, including masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Constable, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, amongst many others. The most comprehensive part of the collection covers the history of Scottish painting – all the major names, including Ramsay, Raeburn, Willkie and McTaggart, are represented.
Entertainment & Activities
The Edinburgh Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides in a truly unique and exciting walk through experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious fun and the right amount of scary. Experience their new show called Braveheart’s Revenge where you can learn more about Scotland’s history and the famous William Wallace, known as Braveheart. A sorry tale of treachery and bloodshed featuring Scotland’s most fearsome warrior!
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31 Market StThe Edinburgh Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides in a truly unique and exciting walk through experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious fun and the right amount of scary. Experience their new show called Braveheart’s Revenge where you can learn more about Scotland’s history and the famous William Wallace, known as Braveheart. A sorry tale of treachery and bloodshed featuring Scotland’s most fearsome warrior!
A five-star visitor attraction at the top of the renown Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, where you can be inspired by the joys of Scotch whisky. Get to know their wonderful whisky and tasting tours, where you can go on a journey of different whisky tastes, smells, textures and history. An intriguing and fun experience that illustrates well the reason why this complex amber drink is so popular in Scottish lands. Did you know that Whisky in Gaelic reads ‘uisge beathe’, which means ‘water of life’!
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Досвід шотландського віскі
354 CastlehillA five-star visitor attraction at the top of the renown Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, where you can be inspired by the joys of Scotch whisky. Get to know their wonderful whisky and tasting tours, where you can go on a journey of different whisky tastes, smells, textures and history. An intriguing and fun experience that illustrates well the reason why this complex amber drink is so popular in Scottish lands. Did you know that Whisky in Gaelic reads ‘uisge beathe’, which means ‘water of life’!
Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh is the only visitor centre in the UK dedicated to telling the life story of planet Earth.
Expect cutting edge technology and state of the art interactive displays before being transported hundreds of millions of years back to the very beginning of time.
You will fly across glaciers, feel the Earth move beneath your feet and experience the chill of polar ice. – All this before embarking on a 4DVENTURE across the globe before you crash land in a tropical rainforest.
Throughout the year 360 degree films will be featured in our ShowDome, the only one of it’s kind in Scotland.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDynamic Earth in Edinburgh is the only visitor centre in the UK dedicated to telling the life story of planet Earth.
Expect cutting edge technology and state of the art interactive displays before being transported hundreds of millions of years back to the very beginning of time.
You will fly across glaciers, feel the Earth move beneath your feet and experience the chill of polar ice. – All this before embarking on a 4DVENTURE across the globe before you crash land in a tropical rainforest.
Throughout the year 360 degree films will be featured in our ShowDome, the only one of it’s kind in Scotland.