Scotland’s Capital city is perfect for exploration by foot but remember that is if quite hilly, so you need to be fairly fit. Thankfully it has a great public and private transport system including taxis and uber, trams and busses which are widely available so buy a day pass to hop on and off. Edinburgh is ideally situated to travel to Glasgow, Stirling and Dunfermline all accessible within the hour and Dundee and Perth just slightly further out.
You will tour includes a visit to Glasgow, Stirling Castle, The Kelpies and the Royal Yacht Britannia and enjoy farewell celebrations and a state dinner.
Here are some highlights to consider with your time.
Included in your brand g tours is a half day excursion on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile including views Holyrood Palace, HM The Queen’s formal Scottish home, The Queen’s Gallery and Edinburgh castle. You may want to visit these in more depth on your own. An Edinburgh bus tour is the perfect way to hear commentary on city sights and get a panoramic overview. This open-top double-decker bus sightseeing tour lets you hop on and off at several strategically placed stops as many times as you like within 24 hours. Likewise, there are a number of limo, car, bike or walking tours. Specifically, you can join the world famous underground ghost tour, visit Calton Hill, the Camera Obscura, Arthur’s Seat or take a Scotch Whisky Experience.
Try the Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Experience where you will visit the North West of Edinburgh taking in Midhope, Doune, Blackness Castles and Linlithgow Palace. For those of you with additional time, take the train to Glasgow (48 mins) where you will see a different side to Scotland’s city’s. Take a trip to Stirling to see the historic castle or a day trip to Glasgow to absorb the wonderful city. Both are 1 hour or less away.
Edinburgh has a collection of 13 varied and fascinating Museums owned and managed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Many of these venues are historic buildings and the venues boast an exciting and vibrant programme of events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Please visit HERE for all the up to date exhibitions.
More attractions and details may be found at Visit Scotland
These are just some suggestions. Feel free to consult the hotel reception concierge or other resources. Keep in mind, hours of operations can vary.
Please consult your hotel Concierge for reservations as hours may vary.
Chop house – Arch 15, Market Street, Edinburgh. EH8 8FS . This Bar x Butchery serves great quality ingredients, cooked simply and well, enjoyed in good company.
Gaucho – 4A, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD. Serving Argentina’s best free-to-roam, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef with an upstairs bar and a premium wine list, making it a must dine steak restaurant in Edinburgh.
Ondine – 2 George Iv Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD This award winning Scottish seafood restaurant serves the finest local ingredients in style.
Fishers – In The City – 58 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EN. The epitome of a classic city center eatery, set in an old converted warehouse. The contemporary surroundings offer the perfect venue for fish lovers wanting a casual lunch or intimate night out.
Rollo – 14 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3RH . This simple concept is delicious food, exceptional wine, great atmosphere, attentive service and all with a fabulous personality! A noisy funky modern taste fusion of food.
Angels with Bagpipes – 343 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1PW. Opened in 2010, it quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. Posh nosh and fine wines.
Lady Libertine 25 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA . This wine café and basement bar is loud and lively and set to make an impression.
Dusit – 49A Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DY. The cuisine is contemporary Thai, using the best fresh local produce, combined with herbs, spices and Asian vegetables imported from Thailand.
Eleanor – 30 Albert Street, Edinburgh EH7 5HN · This low-key but irresistible jaunt from chef Roberta Hall – the mind behind sister resto The Little Chartroom – ticks a hell of a lot of boxes.
LYLA – 3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 3. LYLA creates a menu utilising the best line caught fish & sustainable shellfish sourced from the Scottish Isles. A top-tier fine-dining restaurant where the surroundings are as elegant as the dishes.
Skua – 49 St Stephen St, Edinburgh EH3 5AH from chef Tomás Gormley – one of the original minds behind the seriously hyped Michelin-starred Heron – this small basement restaurant in Stockbridge offers a selection of regularly-changing small plates.
Edinburgh has a vibrant gay scene “the Pink Triangle,” centered around the top of Leith walk, just off Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare. Visit HERE for more information.
All the bars and clubs are in easy walking distance. Each one offers something different; so whether you want music, real ale or good food, you will find a bar to suit. The city has more in common with European cities than other cities in the UK so around the city is a cafe culture. Here you will find a gay-friendly relaxed atmosphere.
CC Blooms – 23-24 Greenside Place. The oldest and most popular gay venue in Edinburgh. CC Blooms is a stylish bar & restaurant by day and a classy nightclub by night. CC serves excellent cocktails and modern cuisine, and offers a full wine list. The dance floor at the back of the venue is one of the gay hotspots in Edinburgh.
Café Habana – 22 Greenside Lane, Leith Walk, Broughton, EH3 6NN. Serving beers, wines and spirits as well as a selection of snacks with a DJ playing on Friday and Saturday nights.
Planet Bar – 6 Baxters Place, Leith Walk, EH1 3AF. Planet Out is a busy pre-club venue popular with the gay community.
The Street– 2b Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT. Set over two floors offering food, drink dancing and an out door terrace. Food served until 21:00
The Street Nightclub – as above Opens until 3AM Friday & Saturday (Enter from Broughton Street after 1am)
Charly’s – Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT Small fun bar in the pink triangle.
The Regent Bar – 2 Montrose Terrace, EH7 5DL. A real ale pub that happens to be gay – great atmosphere, friendly and relaxed. Good food and good beer. Highly recommended
The Wee Red Bar – Edinburgh Art College, Lauriston Place, EH3 9DF. The Wee Red Bar is a small bar & club with cheap drink prices and great music situated in the grounds of Edinburgh College Of Art. Check website for live gigs. You can enter via Lady Lawson Street, just follow the signs…
Paradise Palms 41 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB (Old town, near university.) Gay friendly, mixed crowd: well-known for its cutting-edge cabaret, live music and vegetarian food.
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