Huge place to explore the many war museums within the castle. Don’t miss seeing the Crown Jewels and there are mediaeval music performances in the Great Hall. Views are amazing too.
Black & Blue burger was great, as were the sweet potato fries! Lunch deal comes with a drink as well as a discount on the burger, worth it for £12!
Fantastic audio tour (free with your ticket) which lets you learn about every room at leisure. No photos allowed inside (it’s a working palace after all) but exhibits are really fascinating.
Ancient ruins, part of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The quiet in this space is nice for a moment of contemplation.
Bit of a challenging hike to the top but the views are worth it. Pity about the graffiti on the markers though.
Went on an hour-long trip to Craigleith and the Bass Rock to see gannets and was lucky enough to spot a white cormorant too! Guide was young but knowledgeable and the skipper was great!
Interesting exhibits to learn about seabirds and the marine ecosystem around the area. Don’t order mac & cheese at the cafe though, it’s inedible
Surf & Turf, whisky sauce on the mussels, and seafood platter (mussels cooked in bouillabaisse gravy) were huge and so good. Good service!
Free admission, fairly good collection of works. Liked the beautiful landscape painting by John Knox the most!
£8 per adult entry for guided small group tour (12 pax max) up to the top for great views of Edinburgh. Tour time every 30 mins. It’s 221 steps but broken down into 3x manageable 60-odd steps.
So much to see here, couldn’t finish in a day! Don’t miss the Millennium Clock, it chimes on the hour from 10:00-16:00. What a fun 4 minute long display of mechanical wonder!
28 beers on tap, they have pre-mixed cocktails as well as house spirits. Food’s decent! Tried Cluck Norris burger and it didn’t disappoint.
Conveniently located along the Royal Mile and walking distance from Edinburgh Waverley station, well-equipped rooms and friendly front desk. Comfortable beds.
Friendly staff albeit tired-looking exhibits, currently undergoing a revamp! Looks promising!
It’s Christmas all year round here! The owner greets Merry Christmas instead of hello, so fun!
Huge portions! Ribs very nicely done - tender and juicy, well seasoned. Garlic butter went very well with a splash of barbecue sauce.
Good atmosphere at the Dam on a Saturday - “protesters” mingled with evangelists, pigeons, food carts etc. made for an interesting mix.
Not the best brewery tour (it’s more a small museum, some disco “ride”, and games revolving around Heineken sports sponsorship) but at least I get to pay a small amount for a personalised bottle!
The self-guided tour is easy to use and very informative. You can literally smell the history here. Impressive architecture and organ.
Dutch pancakes! Had the bacon, red onions, mushroom and cheese one which was really yummy and aromatic. Tad oily but it’s ok!
Ask for taste of the sauce if you don’t know what to get (if not too crowded). Great crispy fries and frikandels here. Would buy again!
Buy tickets in advance, slots are timed. The Girl with a Pearl Earring and the Rembrandts make the price worth it but the other pieces are great too!
Kimchi pancakes come in small sizes, tell the staff how many pieces you want. BBQ soy pork collar, kimchi soup, japchae, fried boneless chicken make for a super hearty meal. Yum!
Steaks served fast, well-seasoned, reasonably priced. Order at the counter first when enter before being seated.
