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{Edinburgh weekend)
The Scran & Scallie is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

1. The Scran & Scallie

9.2
1 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh
Gastropub · Comely Bank · 91 tips and reviews

Dean M.Dean McVey: Less gastropub, more restaurant with beer. One of the city’s best chefs has this as his pet project. Duck leg confit is wow! Soft play and kid friendly staff mean this is a good ‘coverall’ location.

Royal Botanic Garden is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

2. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Botanical Garden · 67 tips and reviews

Matt T.Matt Taylor: Beautiful gardens that are totally free to visit all year round. Greenhouses, if you are interested, are worth the extra money too, it's not just one tiny room but a whole sprawling area.

National Museum of Scotland is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

3. National Museum of Scotland

9.3
Chambers St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Newington · 206 tips and reviews

Hugh W.Hugh Wallace: Head up to the roof garden for spectacular views of the city. Read more.

Armstrongs Vintage is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

4. Armstrongs Vintage

8.0
81-83 Grassmarket, Midlothian, Midlothian
Vintage and Thrift Store · 13 tips and reviews

Arne D.Arne Dus: Vintage clothes everywhere you can look! Head to the other two Armstrongs after this one to find some more unique items.

The Scotch Whisky Experience is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

5. The Scotch Whisky Experience

8.9
354 Castlehill (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Edinburgh Castle · 134 tips and reviews

Marcela Z.Marcela Zarske: Great experience! You can take the gold tour for the price of the silver tour if you get the voucher at their website.

Stockbridge Market is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

6. Stockbridge Market

8.9
1 Saunders St (at Kerr St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Farmers Market · New Town · 26 tips and reviews
Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

7. Scottish National Portrait Gallery

9.3
1 Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Art Gallery · New Town · 35 tips and reviews

Ian P.Ian Patterson: Start at the top and work down. Oldest first. And cafe at bottom to finish with !

Spoon is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

8. Spoon

6.7
6A Nicolson St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · Newington · 25 tips and reviews

Todd V.Todd Vaccaro: This is where JK wrote Harry Potter.

Mums Great Comfort Food is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

9. Mums Great Comfort Food

8.3
4A Forrest Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

J T.J Tt: Had a great dinner here. Excellent service and the sausages are delicious. I like the red pepper + chilli and the lamb and mint sausages

Greyfriars Bobby's Statue is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

10. Greyfriars Bobby's Statue

8.0
Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Outdoor Sculpture · Old Town · 26 tips and reviews

Edgar E.Edgar E: The statue is just in front of the Greyfriars Bobby bar but also make sure to bring/leave Bobby a stick at his memorial stone just within the cemeter.

Dean Village is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

11. Dean Village

8.7
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews

Gustavo S.Gustavo Sperandio Fernandes: Lovely neighborhood In Edinburgh, spend some time around the small streets

Dunbar's Close Garden is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

12. Dunbar's Close Garden

7.6
Dunbar's Close (off Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Garden · Canongate · 3 tips and reviews

Hannah R.Hannah Ross: Lovely quiet garden, lots of places to sit, and just off the Royal Mile - opposite the Starbucks at Canongate. Read more.

Starbucks is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

13. Starbucks

8.4
120 Princes St, (ground floor), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · New Town · 52 tips and reviews

JelmerJelmer: Even though it is a prime location, there is always room upstairs, and often you can score a place with a power outlet.

Vennel is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

14. Vennel

Vennel, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · 1 tip

IngoIngo: nice view of the castle from here

Ross Fountain is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

15. Ross Fountain

8.5
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Fountain · Edinburgh Castle · 5 tips and reviews
Stockbridge Tap is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

16. Stockbridge Tap

8.7
2-6 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · 20 tips and reviews

Gav G.Gav GR: Really great food in this down to earth, friendly pub, and good value too. Try to steak pie and mash.🍴😛

Armchair Books is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

17. Armchair Books

8.6
West Port, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bookstore · Grassmarket · 3 tips and reviews

Annabelle B.Annabelle Binnerts: Lots of choice! Every square inch in this bookshop is filled with books. Wide range of choice from classics to the more modern kind of books.

Circus Lane is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

18. Circus Lane

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · New Town · 1 tip
John Knox House is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

19. John Knox House

6.4
43 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
History Museum · Waverley Station · 2 tips and reviews

Daniela G.Daniela Garcia: Important part of Scotland's history, beautiful building , can't miss this.

The Writers' Museum is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

20. The Writers' Museum

8.2
Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
History Museum · The Mound · 3 tips and reviews

Frankie B.Frankie Bird: An enjoyable way to spend an hour... I downloaded 3 RLS novels immediately after I left!

Chessel's Court is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

21. Chessel's Court

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Plaza · No tips or reviews
Topping & Company Booksellers is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

22. Topping & Company Booksellers

8.2
2 Blenheim Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bookstore · 3 tips and reviews
Century General Store & Cafe is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

23. Century General Store & Cafe

8.3
1-7 Montrose Terrace, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh
Café · 8 tips and reviews

Jen W.Jen Wilson: Love the brunch here - amazing coffee and breakfast food

Strumpets is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

24. Strumpets

35 William Street, Edinburgh
Café · Haymarket · 4 tips and reviews

Mick M.Mick Mavromatis: Coffee, cakes and soon - Sandwiches!

Clarinda's Tea Room is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

25. Clarinda's Tea Room

8.3
69 Cannongate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tea Room · Canongate · 27 tips and reviews

Chryssa O.Chryssa Oikonomidou: I LOVED this place!! It is super cute, we had lunch, the food was homey and tasty. We also had tea and cakes... Delicious :)

The Ox is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

26. The Ox

8.3
Broughton Street, Edinburgh
Bar · New Town · 6 tips and reviews

Dougie S.Dougie Shirlaw: The two course midweek lunchtime meal for £12 is great value. As is two Fish & Chips for £14 on a Friday.

The Old Town Bookshop is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

27. The Old Town Bookshop

8, Victoria St, Midlothian, Midlothian
Bookstore · 1 tip

L K.L K: Many old books and maps. Could make an interesting find with a bit of time and digging.

The Milkman is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

28. The Milkman

9.3
7 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Waverley Station · 61 tips and reviews

Jonas N.Jonas Neubert: Awesome Flat White! Really nice and pretty interior, beautiful place to relax, drink your coffee and enjoy the atmosphere or just to grab your cup on the walk.

The Scott Monument is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

29. The Scott Monument

9.1
Princes Street Gdns, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · Waverley Station · 56 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather Tumshi: If you pay £3 you get a certificate saying you climbed 287 steps to the top. The views are stunning just make sure you go on a clear day and take a camera.

Shelter is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

30. Shelter

39 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Vintage and Thrift Store · 5 tips and reviews

Padre D.Padre Delmar: Great discounts at today's January sale! Amazing deals on some great items.

31. Chest, Heart & Stroke

Raeburn Place (Stockbridge), Edinburgh
Vintage and Thrift Store · 1 tip

Robert James P.Robert James Peacock: Nice shop, but way over priced, e.g. £8 for Pretenders Greatest Hits, £36 for a not particularly special designer jacket.

The Salvation Army Charity Shop is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

32. The Salvation Army Charity Shop

36 Earl Grey St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Vintage and Thrift Store · Lochrin · No tips or reviews

33. Omni Giraffes

6.3
28 Greenside Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sculpture Garden · 2 tips and reviews

Andrew G.Andrew Girdwood: Don't try to feed this pair

Urban Angel is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

34. Urban Angel

8.7
121 Hanover St (Queen Street), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · New Town · 130 tips and reviews

Berat Y.Berat YARDIMCI: One should give it a try to Scrambled eggs and Scottish fresh bread with butter with crispy bacon!

The Edinburgh Larder is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

35. The Edinburgh Larder

8.8
15 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · Old Town · 112 tips and reviews

Richard S.Richard Street: Beetroot & Tomato soup & a salmon & crowdie sandwich were delicious. All fresh ingredients and sourced from Scotland. A great wee place just off the Royal Mile!

Hendersons is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

36. Hendersons

94 Hanover St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Deli · New Town · 58 tips and reviews

UnaUna: Best food ever! Seriously! Best thing is you can have 4 large salads, but still play around with their ratios. Such lovely staff.

Waverley Park is one of {Edinburgh weekend).

37. Waverley Park

Apartment or Condo · Abbeyhill · 1 tip