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Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat is one of Edinburgh.

1. Arthur's Seat

9.4
Holy Rood Park, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Mountain · Holyrood · 149 tips and reviews
National Museum of Scotland is one of Edinburgh.

2. National Museum of Scotland

9.3
Chambers St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Newington · 207 tips and reviews
Royal Botanic Garden is one of Edinburgh.

3. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Botanical Garden · 67 tips and reviews
The Scran & Scallie is one of Edinburgh.

4. The Scran & Scallie

9.2
1 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh
Gastropub · Comely Bank · 91 tips and reviews
Edinburgh Castle is one of Edinburgh.

5. Edinburgh Castle

9.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Castle · Edinburgh Castle · 367 tips and reviews
Portobello Beach is one of Edinburgh.

6. Portobello Beach

9.1
Portabello Promenade, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beach · 69 tips and reviews
Whiski Rooms is one of Edinburgh.

7. Whiski Rooms

9.1
4-7 North Bank St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · The Mound · 70 tips and reviews
BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate is one of Edinburgh.

8. BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate

8.9
143 Cowgate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · Old Town · 126 tips and reviews
Oink is one of Edinburgh.

9. Oink

8.6
34 Victoria St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sandwich Spot · Grassmarket · 114 tips and reviews
Bramble Bar is one of Edinburgh.

10. Bramble Bar

9.2
16A Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 71 tips and reviews
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is one of Edinburgh.

11. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

9.0
The Vaults (87 Giles St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · Leith · 15 tips and reviews

12. Salt Horse

9.0
57-61 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · Old Town · 20 tips and reviews

Renata P.Renata Pilikinaitė: Very cosy place with a great craft beer selection on tap in the old town of Edinburgh. Falafel is amazing too! Lovely inner garden ❤️

Union Brew Lab is one of Edinburgh.

13. Union Brew Lab

8.7
6-8 South College St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Newington · 189 tips and reviews

14. The Hanging Bat

9.1
133 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · 63 tips and reviews

IanIan: Great bar a very welcome addition to Edinburgh beer scene with an ever changing g variety of the best UK cask and craft beers. Great value bar snacks as well, the dogs are superb!

Mussel Inn is one of Edinburgh.

15. Mussel Inn

8.9
61-65 Rose St, Edinburgh
Seafood Restaurant · New Town · 100 tips and reviews

ZomulaZomula: Fresh oysters, superb chargrilled scaloops, spicy Maroccan mussels. Everything is fresh and tasty also meringue and cream strawberry confusion.

Wellington Coffee is one of Edinburgh.

16. Wellington Coffee

8.7
33A George St (at Hanover St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · New Town · 100 tips and reviews

17. Blackford Hill

9.0
Blackford, Edinburgh
Scenic Lookout · Blackford · 13 tips and reviews

Richard F.Richard Findlay: Great views of city - worth the climb and use camera in panorama mode

The Scotch Whisky Experience is one of Edinburgh.

18. The Scotch Whisky Experience

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

19. The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie

22–24 Easter Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bakery · Leith · 20 tips and reviews

Sally R.Sally Richardson: Just lovely. Egg, spinach, mushroom, hollandaise pastry bun thing was amazing.

20. Scottish National Gallery

8.8
The Mound (Princes St), Edinburgh
Art Museum · The Mound · 88 tips and reviews

charlotte o.charlotte oakes: Free admission. Good collection.

21. Paper Tiger

8.8
53 Lothian Rd (Western Approach Rd), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Gift Store · Edinburgh Castle · 7 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Apter: The Paper Tiger Stores In Edinburgh stock an amazing and diverse range of products: innovative greetings cards, contemporary stationery, & imaginative gifts

Castlehill is one of Edinburgh.

22. Castlehill

8.6
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scenic Lookout · Edinburgh Castle · 7 tips and reviews

Colin M.Colin Mercer: The Royal Mile from the top end at Castle Hill

The Bow Bar is one of Edinburgh.

23. The Bow Bar

8.8
80 West Bow, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Grassmarket · 71 tips and reviews

24. Ondine

8.9
2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Seafood Restaurant · Old Town · 37 tips and reviews

gareth t.gareth thomas: Dressed brown crab starter really excellent. Also steak tartar my girlfriend said was the best she had eaten.

Filmhouse is one of Edinburgh.

25. Filmhouse

8.6
88 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Indie Movie Theater · Tollcross · 22 tips and reviews
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is one of Edinburgh.

26. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

8.6
75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Art Museum · 28 tips and reviews

Sazzle M.Sazzle M: Excellent Roy Lichtenstein exhibition

The Pitt is one of Edinburgh.

27. The Pitt

125 Pitt Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Street Food Gathering · Bonnington · 5 tips and reviews
Stockbridge Market is one of Edinburgh.

28. Stockbridge Market

8.9
1 Saunders St (at Kerr St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Farmers Market · New Town · 26 tips and reviews
The Kitchin is one of Edinburgh.

29. The Kitchin

8.5
78 Commercial St, Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · Leith · 32 tips and reviews
Clarinda's Tea Room is one of Edinburgh.

30. Clarinda's Tea Room

8.4
69 Cannongate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tea Room · Canongate · 27 tips and reviews
Falko Konditormeister is one of Edinburgh.

31. Falko Konditormeister

185 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bakery · Greenhill · 22 tips and reviews

32. Edinburgh Farmers' Market

8.5
Castle Terr, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Farmers Market · Edinburgh Castle · 21 tips and reviews

PoloPolo: Hog roast is good but you can get this every day on Victoria St, try the buffalo farm BBQ instead for healthy & tasty buffalo burgers

33. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

8.4
73 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Art Museum · 25 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hope: Go check out of the BP portrait exhibition, it's amazing!

34. Craigmillar Castle

8.5
Craigmillar Castle Rd. (Old Dalkeith Road), Midlothian, Midlothian
Castle · 16 tips and reviews

Rachel K.Rachel K: What a beautiful, quiet, non-crowded castle (much better than Edinburgh Castle, in my opinion). Truly explore and discover all the nooks.

35. Portobello Promenade

8.4
Waterfront · Portobello · 7 tips and reviews

Paul L.Paul Lambie: One of Edinburgh’s secret spots. Great for a weekend stroll. Visit one of the local bars for lunch and beer then walk it off along the Prom.

Baked Potato Shop is one of Edinburgh.

36. Baked Potato Shop

7.9
56 Cockburn St (at High St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Waverley Station · 25 tips and reviews
Firth Of Forth is one of Edinburgh.

37. Firth Of Forth

Bay · No tips or reviews
Nelson Monument is one of Edinburgh.

38. Nelson Monument

8.8
Calton Hill, City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · 9 tips and reviews
The Scottish Crown Jewels is one of Edinburgh.

39. The Scottish Crown Jewels

7.9
Castlehill (Royal Palace), Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · Edinburgh Castle · 6 tips and reviews
Dovecot Studios is one of Edinburgh.

40. Dovecot Studios

7.3
Infirmary St., Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Art Gallery · Newington · 3 tips and reviews
O2 Academy Edinburgh is one of Edinburgh.

41. O2 Academy Edinburgh

5.9
10-11 New Market Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Music Venue · 7 tips and reviews
Labyrinth is one of Edinburgh.

42. Labyrinth

George Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sculpture Garden · Newington · No tips or reviews
The Royal Mile is one of Edinburgh.

43. The Royal Mile

8.9
High St (Princes St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Old Town · 74 tips and reviews
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh.

44. Calton Hill

9.4
Regent Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hill · 148 tips and reviews
The Victorian Town House is one of Edinburgh.

45. The Victorian Town House

14 Eglinton Crescent, Edinburgh
Bed and Breakfast · Coates · No tips or reviews
Royal Scottish Academy is one of Edinburgh.

46. Royal Scottish Academy

8.1
The Mound, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Art Gallery · New Town · 2 tips and reviews
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar is one of Edinburgh.

47. Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

8.5
9 North Bank Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bistro · 25 tips and reviews