Secret Edinburgh - An Unusual Guide (Jonglez Secret Guides)

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For cheese we can personally recommend George Mewes Cheese(as well as the popular I.J. Mellis) and for coffee The Artisan Roast, but there are several cafesand pubs that looks great in this area. Raeburn Place and St. Stephen Street are the two main shopping streets witha number of boutiques, thrift shops, cafes, and galleries. The truth is I found a really good deal on Booking.com, and I loved the hotel. The location is quite good because you have nice cafes and restaurants within walking distance and the city centre is only 15 minutes walk too. This particular house, built in 1617-1620, was the house of a wealthy merchant and landlord, Thomas Gledstanes. The building is still used and lived in today making it one of the oldest continually inhabited buildings in Edinburgh, and two of the floors are open to the public to visit. He is said to have arrived in San Diego as a stowaway pup and was adopted by Ah Wo Sue, a Chinese fisherman around 1886-1898. If you are looking for high-quality independent shops around a particular Scottish item, such as bagpipes, whisky, cashmere, tweed, or kilts, do a little research online beforehand to find the best stores. There are a lot of stores selling these items and the quality can vary substantially in the main tourist areas although you’ll find gems even on the Royal Mile if you know where to go.

though, you’ll probably want to skip this place if you’re not that keen! 4.) National Museum of Scotland roof terraceThe Grand Gallery is the most photographed area as you get the perfect angle to see the museum. However, another less-known but great spot is the Rooftop Terrace. On this terrace, you find beautiful flowers and plants along the edges and a view of Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle. A diverse range of events is set to be expected at Eve, as performance is at the core of the Virgin brand. Both Scottish and international performers will be invited to play, so guests can expect something exceptional with every visit. From exclusive one-off activations that will undoubtedly put Eve on the cultural map to weekly quaint events including Musical Mondays, On Demand and Live & Unsigned, there will be something for everyone to get immersed in. Image: Eve The castle has long been a popular tourist stop. In recent years, it has become better known to visitors due to its appearances in a number of films and TV shows, including The Outlaw King and the TV show Outlander. Edinburgh is full of well-known and much-loved eateries and bars, whether it's brunch at Montpelliers, queuing out the door for Ting Thai Caravan or watching the rugby with a pint at the Three Sisters.

We are still exploring our home in Scotland, and Lauriston Castle is one of our latest discoveries in Edinburgh. Most people who travel to Edinburgh will visit the much more famous Edinburgh Castle (and rightly so!) and maybe also Cragimillar, but Lauriston Castle is also a local treasure.The Water of Leith is a wonderful place to go for a walk, and it’s popular among locals but not tourists. You’ll come across families and lots of cyclists.

Edinburgh Castle is definitely a highlight for many visitors to Edinburgh, but if you don’t mind your castles a bit ruined, you may want to head out to also have a look around Craigmillar Castle. It was interesting to be able to learn about all the types of printmaking and we even had the opportunity to make our own paper creation. There is also a shop and cafe and the centre also often holds festival related events. The maze of mews above it is equally picturesque, full of houses with high windows and colorful doors. Cobblestones round out the scene with their signature patterned lines, and the whole place is lovely. There are so many fantastic Edinburgh attractions and we keep discovering new ones as we delve deeper into this historical city. A first time visitor to Edinburgh will generally stay busy exploring the city’s many highlights such as Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, most of these main attractions are located within the UNESCO designated Old Town and New Town. However, for those visitors who have already seen the highlights, there is much more to see beyond these top Edinburgh attractions. The museum provides information and exhibits related to the lives of ordinary people who lived in Edinburgh from the 18th century to today. The museum talks about housing conditions, typical Edinburgh trades, holiday celebrations, punishments, working conditions, political reform, civil liberties, and just about everything else associated with daily living.Craigmillar Castle was built in the 14th century by the Preston family (local barons) of Craigmillar as a stronghold. The tower house of Craigmillar Castle dates to the late 14th century and the rest of the building dates from between the 14th and 17th centuries.

During my visit to the castle, I didn’t experience many queues to enter some of the rooms. However, this might be different now. The only place I had to queue was to see St Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh. But I must admit that I didn’t find it special since it’s a tiny room. Although there is not that much do to here, it is a popular place for tourists as it is home to a number of photogenic historical buildings and can be a peaceful place to visit. The Water of Leith runs through it and a couple of popular landmarks are the four-arched Dean Bridge and Well Court, which is a historical apartment building built in the 19th century by Sir John Findlay who was the owner of The Scotsman newspaper.

East: The Coadestone Columns

It was particularly interesting for us to learn more about daily living conditions in Edinburgh in the past, typical trades (e.g., brewers, bookmakers, domestic servants), and the political reform movements in the city. The mausoleumis Craigentinny crescent is precariously perched in the most unusual place. Now surrounded by a housing estate, the 19th-century tomb is 30 foot high and was built in 1848, following the death ofWilliam Henry Miller, an MP and owner of Craigetinny House. The Stand Comedy Club is the most popular comedy venue in Edinburgh, hosting stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy acts, ranging from beginners to well-known international comedians. The Stand also hosts a number of acts during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and many of the popular British acts from the Fringe perform here throughout the year. Calton Hill viewpoint was the first picture that came to my mind before visiting Edinburgh. All these pretty postcards with a lovely sunset and Edinburgh city centre views. The reality is that I was amazed by the views, but it wasn’t the same as the postcard picture because of the rain and strong wind.