Things to Do in The Canongate, Edinburgh The eastern part of Edinburgh's Old Town, historically a separate burgh controlled by Holyrood Abbey. It contains the Museum of Edinburgh, the Canongate Tolbooth, and the Canongate Kirk.
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The Chocolatarium ★ 4.9 · 3.2k
A chocolate experience in Edinburgh offering hands-on chocolate-making adventures, tastings, and tours for all ages.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers ★ 4.8 · 243
Store specialising in traditional Highland dress and accessories, also providing kilt hire.
Mon–Tue 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wed 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Thu–Fri 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 4 PM
Museum of Edinburgh ★ 4.7 · 4.8k
Classical 1832 building housing 18th-century anatomy specimens & visiting medical exhibitions.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
The Fudge House of Edinburgh ★ 4.7 · 658
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Scottish Poetry Library
Urban library focusing on Scottish & international poetry, with a kids' area, readings & gatherings.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 3 PM
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Cadenhead's Whisky Shop ★ 4.8 · 232
This shop known as Scotland's oldest independent bottler offers a big whisky selection and tastings.
Mon–Fri 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun Closed
The Royal Mile Gallery ★ 4.6 · 112
Bright store dealing in antiquarian prints plus historical British and international maps.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in The Canongate
Guajira Café & Coffee ★ 4.9 · 756· £10–20
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Thu 11:30 AM – 6 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Clarinda's Tearoom ★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Homemade sweet treats, light bites and specialty teas in a time-warp tea shop with chintzy decor.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh ★ 5.0 · 1.8k
Every day 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Piggs ★ 4.8 · 1.3k· £20–40
Traditional tapas & sandwiches are complemented by wine at this down-to-earth Spanish bar & cafe.
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
Tempting Tattie ★ 4.7 · 1.5k· £10–20
Cheerful counter-serve for takeaway specializing in baked potatoes with hearty fillings.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Edinburgh Gin · £10–50
A gin distillery and tourist attraction offering tours, gin and chocolate pairings, and tasting sessions, with a first-floor bar and a rooftop bar.
Mon–Wed 12 PM – 8 PM
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 8 PM
Loudons ★ 4.4 · 848· £10–20
A bright and airy restaurant with several locations, known for its all-day dining menu with a strong brunch focus and extensive options for various dietary needs.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun 8 AM – 4 PM
Santu Coffee ★ 4.7 · 312· £1–10
A coffee importer specializing in directly sourced Brazilian specialty coffees from farmers with whom the founders lived and worked.
Every day 8 AM – 4 PM
Wedgwood The Restaurant ★ 4.7 · 981· $$$
Seasonal Scottish produce and foraged herbs prepared with occasional Asian touches in a chic decor.
Every day 12 PM – 1:45 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM Planning time in The Canongate?
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1 The Chocolatarium 2 Guajira Café & Coffee 3 Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers 4 Museum of Edinburgh 5 The Fudge House of Edinburgh 6 Clarinda's Tearoom 7 The Comedy Cellar Edinburgh 8 Piggs 9 Tempting Tattie 10 Scottish Poetry Library Ready to plan The Canongate? Turn these The Canongate picks into a day-by-day Edinburgh plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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