My man and I are going to Edinburgh for 3 nights from the 23rd December. We are definitely planning on visiting the castle, and the Christmas markets. Can anyone suggest any cool things to do or see, doesn't have to be the usual touristy things just anything that's been fun, unique or interesting. Please don't suggest the ghost walks as that will freak me out - i'm scared! Oh and any really nice restaurants or bars. We're always up for an adventure so share any fun and exciting experiences you have had in Edinburgh!!
2006-12-13 02:51:35 · 7 answers · asked by wattapie 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Edinburgh
Well, it really depends on what you are looking for....Edinburgh has everything!
Bars - Student type bars are in Grassmarket (all with storys to tell of rogues being hung in the square outside), or try The Three Sisters in Cowgate nearby. The more upmarket bars are on George Street (behind Princes Street), or the roads perpendicular to Princes Street.
Rose Street is worth a visit for pubs too, although there are not so many as there used to be. In days of old people would go drinking there with a stick of chalk and the challenge was to drink a half in every pub along the street and draw your chalk line as you went. Seldom did anyone make it because every other door was a bar, not so now, but there are still a few. The Rose Street Brewery where they brew their own beer on site once featured in a Deacon Blue video too!
Restaurants are spread all over the city, best to ask the concierge in your hotel to recommend one nearby. Although, if you are pushing the boat out, try and dine at The Witchery which is up by the Castle. It's not cheap, but it is the best.
At Christmas they have a funfair set up at the top end of Princes Street, which is lovely.
The Castle is nice but if you don't fancy it at least walk up to the battlements and look out over the city. Remember to listen out for the one o'clock gun too, which goes off every day at...er...one o'clock!
Holyrood Palace is supposed to be nice but I've never been, and Dynamic Earth is down that way too, which again I've not been to but is supposed to be interesting.
Take a walk up Arthurs Seat, a nice big hill, but with fantastic views.
Have a great time.
Top Tip - if you are lurching out of a hostelry at 3am and feeling peckish, there is a little restaurant up on South Bridge called Pizza Paradise which serves typical Italian fare until 5am, and they will serve you alcohol with your meal too. Not sure if the food is good, have always been in there drunk, but we always go back....
2006-12-13 03:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by DeeEm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Edinburgh so here goes dear.
Royal Yacht Britannia (Leith), Edinburgh Zoo, Dynamic Earth beside Hollyrood Palace (Royal mile) Good shopping in Livingston (15 miles away 250+ shops number 12, 16, 27 or 28 First bus Princes Street) Great pubs in Rose Street best fish and chips in Deep Sea across from The Playhouse. Visit Royal Museum (Chamber Street) Greyfriers Bobby next to Museum.
Hope this has help you
Theluckyhedgehog xxxx
2006-12-15 00:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can recommend a fantastic restuarant , its called The Witchery , on the Royal Mile , its a little expensive but so worth it ! If you do fancy a meal here i would advise you to phone and book a table first as it is very popular . It will take you a day to exhaust Princes Street and the German market opposite it . Go into Princes Street gardens , if you walk along to the very end you shall see a kids play park but there is also reindeer there and santa comes to feed them everyday i think about 3 or 4 times . I go every year to see the reindeer lol . Also near the gardens is Winter Wonderland , theres the ice skating rink , some amusements (shows) and lots of hot food available , a mixture for all tastes . All in all it is a great day out for adults as well as kids . Lots and lots to do in Edinburgh i have every faith you and your partner will have a lovely time ..
Merry Xmas ..
2006-12-13 04:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 14:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try getting the train to Glasgow for the day! Also you could try going to the National Museum which has a nice resteraunt at the top. Also the Dean Gallery and Modern Art Galleries are good. A nice place for Sunday lunch is Harry's Bar - I think thats what its called. You should put on some warm clothes and go up Arthurs seat. In fact just make sure you bring warm water proof clothes full stop. Its baltic at the mo.
2006-12-13 05:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want a quick bite to eat when you're out in the old town, go to The Hub, at the top end of the Royal Mile. It's vegetarian for the most part, but even a meat-eater like me found something to eat. You can be in, out and on with your day pretty quickly.
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