EDINBURGH
THE FIRST FIVE
Edinburgh feels like a fairytale
written in stone.
These are the places I always
recommend first.
EAT
- Auld Hundred Scottish comfort food, whisky and live music.
- MUMS Great Comfort Food Sausages, mash and proper comfort food.
- Oink Pulled-hog rolls served until the pig runs out.
- Howies Seasonal Scottish food in a polished setting.
- Hula Juice Bar Smoothies, bowls and a lighter lunch.
COFFEE & SWEETS
- Artisan Roast Independent specialty coffee.
- The Elephant House Edinburgh’s famous literary café.
- The Milkman Tiny, cozy and tucked into Cockburn Street.
- Fortitude Coffee Excellent coffee from a local roastery.
- Mary’s Milk Bar Gelato and hot chocolate by the Grassmarket.
PUBS & DRINKS
- The Jolly Judge A hidden, low-ceilinged pub below the Old Town.
- The World’s End Historic atmosphere near the old city boundary.
- The Last Drop A traditional Grassmarket pub with a dark name.
- Maggie Dickson’s Named for the woman who famously survived her hanging.
- Sneaky Pete’s Tiny venue, late nights and live music.
SEE
- Edinburgh Castle The defining landmark. Book ahead.
- St Giles’ Cathedral Look for the beautiful Thistle Chapel.
- Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal history at the foot of the Royal Mile.
- National Museum of Scotland A brilliant free indoor stop.
- The Writers’ Museum Burns, Scott and Stevenson in Lady Stair’s Close.
WANDER
- The Royal Mile Wander from the castle down toward Holyrood.
- Victoria Street & Grassmarket Colorful buildings, shops and historic pubs.
- Arthur’s Seat The big climb with incredible city views.
- Calton Hill The easier climb—and a gorgeous sunset.
- Greyfriars Kirkyard Gothic atmosphere, old stories and Greyfriars Bobby.
STAY
NEIGHBORHOODS I LOVE
FROM BRITTANY
Edinburgh is one of those cities that makes reality feel slightly less real.
The castle rises above the streets, tiny closes disappear between stone buildings and almost every pub seems to come with a ghost story or a scandal.
See the history, climb something high, eat the haggis if you’re brave—and always leave room for one more pint somewhere underground.
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READY FOR MORE?
This is just the beginning. In the full Travel Deeper: Edinburgh guide you’ll get:
- Interactive maps
- Complete itineraries
- Hotel recommendations
- Restaurant collection
- Budget planner
- Time-optimized days
- Historic pub crawl
- Viewpoint guide
- Rainy-day alternatives
- And so much more