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By *oeBeans OP Man
34 weeks ago

Derby

Hi all,

I'm going to be in Edinburgh tomorrow for the weekend and have plans to see Edinburgh Castle but wondered what other cool spots there are to check out that could be recommended?

Places to eat would be greatly appreciated too 😋

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By *iss_Juicy79Woman
34 weeks ago

Edinburgh

The old town the royal mile cowgate areas are lovely

Rose street and West end for pubs some really lovely eaterys and cafes around too hope you enjoy your time here

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By *oeBeans OP Man
34 weeks ago

Derby

"The old town the royal mile cowgate areas are lovely

Rose street and West end for pubs some really lovely eaterys and cafes around too hope you enjoy your time here

Thank you! I'm staying pretty central so hopefully in the hub of the good places to see and eat!

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By *uttercupWoman
34 weeks ago

Borders

I like the Royal Mile. I start at the top at the castle, I always go browse the shops, have a look around the toy museum, in both Christmas shops. Theres a lovely pub half way down just off the side I have lunch at (can't remember the name - utterly useless) then down to the palace. Walk slow to make it last ha

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By *WC 101Man
34 weeks ago

Aberdeen

A walk along George St and into The Dome for a drink always does it for me.

Other nice areas to wander are Stockbridge, Bruntsfield & Morningside.

Also try the Whisky Centre, Camera Obscura, Dynamic Earth, Arthur’s Seat, National Museum of Scotland, Johnnie Walker Experience.

Plenty to pass the time.

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By *oeBeans OP Man
34 weeks ago

Derby

"I like the Royal Mile. I start at the top at the castle, I always go browse the shops, have a look around the toy museum, in both Christmas shops. Theres a lovely pub half way down just off the side I have lunch at (can't remember the name - utterly useless) then down to the palace. Walk slow to make it last ha "

That's a great shout! I saw online that the castle only takes around an hour and half to look at so a bit of a journey after would be a good use of time 😁

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By *oeBeans OP Man
34 weeks ago

Derby

"A walk along George St and into The Dome for a drink always does it for me.

Other nice areas to wander are Stockbridge, Bruntsfield & Morningside.

Also try the Whisky Centre, Camera Obscura, Dynamic Earth, Arthur’s Seat, National Museum of Scotland, Johnnie Walker Experience.

Plenty to pass the time. "

Some brilliant options! Thank you!

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By *uttercupWoman
34 weeks ago

Borders

Orrrrrr, go in ya pants, stand along the Royal Mile and women will make donations to touch those thighs

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By *WC 101Man
34 weeks ago

Aberdeen

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By *WC 101Man
34 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Be careful …… just look at Greyfriars Bobby’s nose

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By *ellinever70Woman
34 weeks ago

Ayrshire

Take the tram along to leith...it's a great place for places eat

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By *sWyldWoman
34 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Hey lovely.

Depends what you are into but a walk up Arthur's Seat or Carlton Hill if its not bad weather is worth doing.

Mary King's Close Experience is quite interesting if you are into History. One of my friends is a guide there so always recommend it as she's awesome.

There's galleries a plenty all very close to the Castle too and the Museum on Chamber Street.

There's also Scots Monument and Princess Streets Gardens . The Botanic Gardens are nice too.

There is a great Italian on the Grassmarket called Made in Italy, its my favorite place for pizza and not far from the Castle . You also have Mary's Milk Bar there too for the ice cream .

The Makars Mash Bar is popular. I've not been but a few friends really like it. Its on the road to Princess street from the castle.

Down by the shore at Newhaven isn't a bad shout if its a nice night. Lots of bars and places to eat. You can hop on the tram.

Edinburgh is pretty easy to get around on foot . Be prepared for steps if you're using Google maps!

Have a great time!

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By *oeBeans OP Man
34 weeks ago

Derby

"Orrrrrr, go in ya pants, stand along the Royal Mile and women will make donations to touch those thighs

That might just fund at least a coffee on my trip 😜😆

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34 weeks ago

What do you like to eat. For Scottish,Markers Mash Bar, cellar door, the Palmerston, the Queens Arms.

Unless you are history buff I would bother with the castle a walk up the royal mile to the esplanade is enough.

You have to get ice cream and Mary’s Milk Bar.

A cocktail at the Balmoral or Calidonian or for a veiw John walker, Bar at W hotel or Nor’ Loft.

If you like whisky do the Johnny Walker experience or do a pub crawl on the royal mile 💜

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By *panksspankedMan
34 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Not cheap but The Witchery by the Castle is a superb place to dine.

For an excellent whisky selection recommend the Bow Bar in Victoria Street certainly not as sore on the pocket as some of the other hostelries around the Royal Mile. The Abbotsford on Rose Street is another decent shout.

Sadly the weather forecast for this weekend isn't great but hope you have a good time regardless

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By *oeBeans OP Man
34 weeks ago

Derby

"Hey lovely.