Things To Do
Please find below a handy guide to Edinburgh’s wealth of things to do, places to go and where to eat.
Festivals
A website featuring information on all Edinburgh’s principal festivals including the International Science Festival, the Jazz and Blues Festival, Edinburgh Miltary Tattoo, the Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Mela, Capital Christmas and Hogmanay.
The List
Edinburgh has a wealth of activities 365 days a year. Check out what’s on during your stay.
Edinburgh – Inspiring Capital
Essential website to find out what’s on, purchase the Edinburgh city card, to find out where to eat and where to shop.
Tourist Information
Scotland’s comprehensive website featuring a wealth of information about visiting Edinburgh and Scotland.
Edinburgh Sporting Facilities
Edinburgh Leisure provide sporting facilities and classes within the City of Edinburgh including Gyms, Swimming pools, Golf courses, the international climbing centre and a range of other activities.
Eating Out
Edinburgh has a wealth of award winning restaurants including 3 awarded a Michelin Star
Edinburgh Restaurateurs Association
EatScotland – Visit Scotland’s guide to eating and drinking in Scotland
The Living Room Edinburgh – Residents receive 20% off their food bill.
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh – Eat good food or try their cocktail classes.
The Jam House Edinburgh – Residents get a free bottle of wine per 4 people eating.
The Courtyard Cafe – Situated on the Royal Mile great for breakfasts and light lunches.
Travel
Edinburgh is incredibly easy to get to, whether by bus, train, car or air.
Lothian Buses
Edinburgh Bus Station
Car Hire – Arnold Clark Car Hire
RAC – For the latest traffic and weather reports
Edinburgh Airport – Timetables
Rail – Information at the The Trainline or GNER
Car – Travel directions Via Multimap
By Air
Airport/City door to door transfers
Edinburgh Shuttle is a door to door transport service between Edinburgh Airport and your key collection. A fleet of 7 seat executive mini–coaches run a frequent daily service and pick up and drop off at Canon Court Apartments. Generous luggage space and excellent value fares – only £9.00 for an individual, with reduced rates for passengers travelling together to the same destination.
Tours
Weather Information
BBC Weather – Edinburgh has plenty of glorious, sunny days, even if temperatures are not particularly high.
