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Edinburgh's New and Old
The Royal McGregor is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

1. The Royal McGregor

8.0
154 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · Old Town · 33 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Ask for the extraordinary Malts list. Various "Whisky Flights" take you through the scottish Whisky regions with well assembled malt selections.

Edinburgh Castle is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

2. Edinburgh Castle

9.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Castle · Edinburgh Castle · 371 tips and reviews

Martin A.Martin Albisetti: Long queues to buy tickets, buy them online from your phone instead, instant pick up

Lakeland is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

3. Lakeland

6.2
55 Hanover St (George St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Kitchen Supply Store · New Town · 1 tip
Pret A Manger is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

4. Pret A Manger

7.5
Unit 7, 25 Castle Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sandwich Spot · New Town · 6 tips and reviews

JanJan: Hot wrap's. Om nom nom!

Anthropologie is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

5. Anthropologie

8.0
39-41 George St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Women's Store · New Town · 3 tips and reviews
National Museum of Scotland is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

6. 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.

House of Fraser is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

7. House of Fraser

145 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Department Store · New Town · 33 tips and reviews

RoxannaRoxanna: Hidden on 2nd floor is lovely self service restaurant with good food & excellent views of Old Town!

Waterstones is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

8. Waterstones

8.9
128 Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bookstore · New Town · 29 tips and reviews

Mary H.Mary Harper: Have a coffee upstairs. Has a magnificent view of Edinburgh Castle!

Valvona & Crolla is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

9. Valvona & Crolla

48 Princes St. (Foodhalls, Jenners Department Store), Edinburgh
Deli · New Town · 4 tips and reviews

Stephen G.Stephen Greengrass: Great view of Princes Street Gardens and the Old Town

Tigerlily is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

10. Tigerlily

8.1
125 George St, Edinburgh
Hotel · New Town · 46 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: WiFi is open and free.

Grassmarket is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

11. Grassmarket

8.6
Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Plaza · Grassmarket · 40 tips and reviews
Oink is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

12. Oink

8.6
34 Victoria St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sandwich Spot · Grassmarket · 114 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt Williams (SU2): Best hog roll EVER! try it with haggis and don't miss out on the crackling!

Harvey Nichols is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

13. Harvey Nichols

7.8
30-34 St. Andrew Sq (Multrees Walk), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Department Store · New Town · 33 tips and reviews

JanelleJanelle: Chocolate Bar on the 4th floor! Delicious! So indulgent.

Wellington Coffee is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

14. Wellington Coffee

8.7
33A George St (at Hanover St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · New Town · 102 tips and reviews
Scottish National Gallery is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

15. Scottish National Gallery

8.9
The Mound (Princes St), Edinburgh
Art Museum · The Mound · 88 tips and reviews

Kendra F.Kendra Fallon: Well worth a visit and it's free

St. Andrew Square is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

16. St. Andrew Square

8.6
St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Plaza · New Town · 22 tips and reviews
Chacota is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

17. Chacota

12 Melville Place (Queensferry Street), Haymarket, City of Edinburgh
Café · 2 tips and reviews

Julian H.Julian Holt: Chacota a wonderful venue for coffee,cake, tapas, or sharing a drink with friends, slightly off the beaten track.Staff are friendly & personalise your visit. Feel like you've come home.

The Royal Mile is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

18. The Royal Mile

8.9
High St (Princes St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Old Town · 74 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Romo: Start at the bottom of the Royal Mile (at the Scottish Parliament) because it's a good way to start quietly before encountering the masses in the center and top.

Sainsbury's Local is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

19. Sainsbury's Local

6.1
9-10 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Grocery Store · New Town · 4 tips and reviews

Jean-Pierre A.Jean-Pierre Abrahams: The hot counter is awesome value for curry. Also try the discount shelf (far left corner) around 5pm. the meat discount are insane.

The Royal McGregor is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

20. The Royal McGregor

8.0
154 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · Old Town · 33 tips and reviews

IlseIlse: Be fearless, take the Haggis! It's really very good...

The Dome is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

21. The Dome

8.9
14 George St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · New Town · 75 tips and reviews

Rachael R.Rachael Robinson: Quintessentially British - this place cannot be beaten when it comes to cream tea & scones. I like the Club Room best. Read more.

Cadenhead's Whisky Shop is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

22. Cadenhead's Whisky Shop

8.6
172 Canongate (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Liquor Store · Canongate · 19 tips and reviews

Miguel Angel C.Miguel Angel Corzo: Non tourustic shop, good prices and nice staff. Totally recommended.

Iain Mellis Cheesemonger is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

23. Iain Mellis Cheesemonger

205 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cheese Store · Grassmarket · 2 tips and reviews
Sygn Bar is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

24. Sygn Bar

15 Charlotte Ln, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 22 tips and reviews

David R.David Rose: Great breakfast menu! Lovely surroundings! Go for the carnivore special if you fancy some Haggis for breakfast!

Monteiths is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

25. Monteiths

8.1
61 High St, Edinburgh
Restaurant · Waverley Station · 32 tips and reviews

Richard G.Richard Gregory: Recommended: This cosy Royal Mile bar could easily be mistaken for an upmarket shooting lodge and the contemporary menu is equally as special too - try the Orkney rib eye steak served on the bone. Read more.

Nelson Monument is one of Edinburgh's New and Old.

26. Nelson Monument

8.7
Calton Hill, City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · 10 tips and reviews

Hilda O.Hilda Ogden: this building housed a clock as did did edinburgh castle when the ball at the top reached the bottom it was 1pm and time to fire the gun so ships in the forth knew the time and set there clocks

27. Michael Neave Kitchen And Whisky Bar

21 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Restaurant · Old Town · 7 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Baumer: Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their whisky, ask for a recommendation!