Things to do in Edinburgh

Bruntsfield and Morningside are local and cafe-heavy, with Meadows access, cinemas, bakeries, bookstores, and tenement streets.

Southside and Marchmont are student-and-festival districts, with University of Edinburgh buildings, the Meadows, theatres, pubs, and August venues.

Become popular with professionals due to its proximity to the Scottish Parliament and city center, with Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat nearby for outdoor activities. The area features plenty of cafes, bars, and easy access to public transport, with Spring Gardens offering a characterful street.

A quiet, leafy area with Victorian villas and easy access to nature, including Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid for walks and views. It's a short distance to shops, cafes, and Edinburgh University, with a local grocer nearby for fresh bread and croissants.

A peaceful residential area with quiet streets, parks, and local shops. Craigleith Retail Park nearby has grocery options like Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer, while the Roseburn Path provides a scenic route into the city, leading towards Haymarket Station.

A historic village atmosphere with connections to the Water of Leith and old roads linking to Leith. The area has remnants of its past, including the original ford, and is near notable streets like Broughton and Easter Road.

Numerous small businesses, several listed church buildings, and the Edinburgh Museums collection centre. The former Broughton market adds a local touch to the area.

Powderhall was known for its greyhound racing track, which has now closed, and it also hosted motorcycle speedway racing until 1995. The area is near Broughton Road and Warriston Road, with a historical footrace tradition that continues as the New Year Sprint at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Numerous small businesses, several listed church buildings, and the former Broughton market. The Edinburgh Museums collection centre is also located here.

A mix of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area is also close to the Meadows park and Bruntsfield Links, which includes a golf course and scenic views of Arthur's Seat.

The Southside features a mix of historic and modern elements, with proximity to Holyrood Park and the university. The area has a working-class history that shaped its development, with streets reflecting its past, such as South Bridge and Clerk Street.

Canonmills is located near the Royal Botanic Garden and features a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The area has a historical significance tied to its former loch, with local parks and streets like Canonmills Road adding to its character.

Canonmills was historically a mill village, with a mill operated by Holyrood Abbey canons from the 12th century. The area now contains King George V Park, which was formerly the site of the Royal Patent Gymnasium.

Its own shopping areas, a public primary school, and a parish church, along with a public park. The Carrick Knowe Golf Course is also nearby.

Church Hill has local stops such as Canny Man’s, a bar serving Danish-style open sandwiches, Bakery Andante, known for its sourdough and pastries, and Chocolatiers Edward & Irwyn, which specializes in innovative chocolate making.

A historic village with two pubs, The Spylaw Tavern and The Colinton Inn, along with several Italian restaurants like Dantes and Osteria.

Lies southwest of the Royal Botanic Garden, with Carrington Road to the north and Learmonth Terrace to the south. It's a residential area with nearby access to Stockbridge and Craigleith.

A high street with independent shops, though many have closed due to nearby retail parks like the Gyle Centre. St John's Road is the main street, but it suffers from congestion as part of the A8 road between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Queensferry Road and Craigleith Road run through Craigleith, which is home to the Royal Victoria Hospital. The area also features private schools like Stewart's Melville College and The Mary Erskine School.

Craigmillar in Edinburgh is known for its castle buildings, including the notable Craigmillar Castle.

Evidence of ancient activity from the Mesolithic, Bronze Age, and Roman eras. The village is also known as the birthplace of economist John Law and features the scenic River Almond at its mouth.

Primarily residential, centered around Dalry Road, which has numerous shops and restaurants. The area is close to the city center and features the site of the now-demolished Dalry Mill, the oldest paper mill in Scotland.