Tourist attraction in Edinburgh

“Great tour! Loved that the guide dresses up as someone from the time period and stays in character too. Our guide Daisy was so charismatic and passionate. Her enunciation was a 10/10 too. If you're thinking of buying the plague doctor mask keychain at the gift shop, note that it doesn’t actually come with the key ring, you only get the charm itself!”

“Fabulous! My husband and his friend had steak, which they said was cooked to perfection. The Shetland mussels (in cider and shallot cream) were absolutely beautiful. Good wine selection too. Quaint, cozy little place, booking is advisable therefore. Excellent service. Highly recommend!!”

“My husband & I absolutely enjoyed the tour Sep 10 2025 our guide explained the beautiful castle & it’s three interesting previous owners really well & he encouraged any questions from guests the gardens were wonderful a joy to see if you are visiting Edinburgh we recommend it”

“Beautiful walks, cafe, with plenty seating outside too, in lovely open courtyard. Good quality food in the restaurant. Excellent shopping, and scenery wonderful.”

“Great service and every dishes we ordered were done perfectly. Classy decoration yet given us a homey cozy vibe. Highly recommend.”

“Plenty too do my girl loved it no bad price too get in good variety of animals too see only thing a felt was it was waste of££ for train ride as we only seen couple of horses and sum sheep couple of ducks another down side was the wasps that was going about still five star for me”

“Lovely food, great service, handicap friendly toilet, central location. Dogs are welcome.”

“Reasonable price for UK standards. Really lovely location with not just the church (good enough reason in itself, about 150 m away!) but a lovely ruined castle, gorgeous walks along the river in a lovely forest. Facilities good and clean.”

“Excellent park. Well kept, clean & tidy! Swings, slides, flying fox etc for the children (Inc bucket swing for extra security) large green area, friendly dogs welcome to run but lifting number 2's essential! Solid path all the way around, perfect for kids biking or a morning run! Car park at gate, free some months of the year, otherwise there is a parking charge. Look out for the beautiful birds kept on premises! :)”

“Popped into Tanifiki today and loved it. The coffee was spot on, and the banana cake was honestly unreal. Took everything down to the beach and it made the perfect little break. Friendly team, great vibe. Already looking forward to my next visit!”

“It's a hidden gem. A realitvely quite small garden in the busy Royal Mile area down to the Holyrood Palace. Next to the old Church where Adam Smith was burried. There are some seating areas. A good spot to calm yourself.”

“Nice walk through the woods at Corstorphine Hill to the tower. You can only view it, the door was locked. Lots of birdsong and lots of butterflies. The walked garden us also worth a visit.”

“An unusual and well maintained little space, quite different from the usual planting one finds in public spaces and very much in keeping with its beach surroundings. The Coade stone pillars are really quite striking and it's worth taking the time to have a good look at them and read about them on the interpretation boards. They are made from Coade stone, a type of weather-resistant ceramic. The pillars are listed structures and date back to the early 19th century. They were originally located in the garden of Argyle House, Hope Lane. The Portobello Amenity Society restored the pillars and erected them in the community garden. The Portobello Community Garden is a popular spot for spending contemplative time. There is relaxed seating behind a fence that protects you from the wind. The wide flat paths allow easy access for all. The garden is a delightful area, a corner of tranquillity in contrast to the busy beach area.”

“Been coming here for years and it has never once disappointed. It is inexplicably often pretty quiet, but don't let that deceive you - the food is incredible, and the owner is a lovely guy. They say you can tell when someone loved making the food they serve you, and that sums this place us to a T.”

“We were thoroughly pampered by Keith and Emma and their team, our evening was seamlessly executed from start to finish with the staff engaging, knowledgeable and eager to please. Matthew’s food was beautiful in every course and we loved every dish and accompanying wine - he needs to trademark that Cullen skink canapé for sure!!! Thoroughly recommend- great experience!!!”

“5 star restaurant in central Edinburgh. Our local friends love the food and service here. Hubby and I ordered the Dry-aged Perthshire sirloin for two. Delicious coupled with potato and green beans. Our table also ordered dessert, the star for me was the Dark chocolate delice, pistachio, black cherry. Service and atmosphere met the food. A definite comeback and referral when in Edinburgh.”

“An extraordinary church, very historic and interesting. The famous writer Agatha Christie is said to have married here. It can be found at the end of Princess Street Gardens. The very helpful and friendly staff at this church allowed us to enter and take a few photos. The stained glass windows are beautiful. I would recommend a visit if you have the opportunity.”

“Used to love Toro Latino before it refurbished into the current form. Staff told me it’s still the same owner but Seafood-themed instead of beef. Chicken espetada is as delicious as it used to be, goat cheese & mushroom croquettes are incredibly complex in flavor, will definitely visit again!”

“A series of artificial lagoons created from old ash settling ponds, now a vital sanctuary for coastal birds. This industrially reclaimed site is a premier spot for birdwatching, particularly for waders and wildfowl, demonstrating successful habitat creation and environmental management on the Forth estuary.”

“One of my favourite restaurants around Edinburgh. Their food is delicious and the service is friendly. We had pizza, pasta and salads. 10/10!”

“Great small cafe on the corner in quiet area, delicious food, especially breakfast and coffee. I took eggs Benedict with salmon, so tasty! fresh bread and salmon, perfectly cooked eggs coveref with delicious sauce. Yummy! Atmosphere is really chilled in the cafe and service was good. For two dishes with coffee and juice I paid £30.”

“TOP of the charts in my book!!! 1). Service with a Smile!! Helpful Staff 2. Delicious Sourdough Bread and Pastries!! 3). Location and hours of operation! Scotland proves to me..Happiness!!! Highly Recommended”

“Very pretty street, but unless you are close to it I wouldn't go out of my way to look at it. It was busy enough when we were there but we could still take pictures without others overcrowding them.”

“Had amazing dinner at The Cove two days in a row during our stay at Edinburgh. We were staying at the Holiday Inn Express City West and given that we had our parents on the trip, we were searching for a good Indian food place this part of town. We saw that The Cove is roughly half a mile away and decided to try it out. What strikes you first about The Cove is the nice and warm nature of the staff. Almost all of them hail from Bangladesh and given our family's connections to that part of Bengal, we bonded immediately. We were initially a bit skeptical about the food but it turned out to be a delicious meal and everyone on the table - my father (who prefers non vegetarian), myself (who prefers egg based meals) and my wife and son (who prefer vegan) liked whatever was served. The atmosphere was nice, warm and cosy and a brilliant setting as the light faded outside at the end of the day! To all Indians and Bangladeshis who visit Edinburgh, we would recommend The Cove. Of course, when we visit again, we will come back for sure!”

“Beautiful gardens. Made better for our visit by the flawless weather. The entrance is slightly hidden and could be made more obvious. We drive straight past it. Parking is in the road outside.”

“Lovely walk to this beautiful harbour, very peaceful place and Nice clean toilets too.”

“I sent an enquiry regarding a World Cup trip. Bethany phoned us as soon as the draw was made and booked flights and a hotel. She was professional and friendly. She saved us so much money by booking before the huge price increases.”

“First ever time going here, lovely little cosy shop, hot chocolates were amazing! A little wait on food however it all taste amazing, would definitely reccomend and will definitely be back here”

“The Thai Valley Restaurant has become our favourite go-to restaurant over recent months. The Thai food is excellent, and with easy ground floor access, it should be accessible to most people. Our favourite starter, a sharing platter for two, served with crispy spring rolls, chicken satay, fish cakes, and crispy chicken, is beautifully presented and tastes delicious. The Tom Yum soup (we order it with shrimp) has just the right level of spiciness. Our current favourite main course is the deep-fried sea bass with sweet and sour sauce. I have no hesitation in recommending the Thai Valley Restaurant for your next Thai food treat.”