10 Best Things to Do in Edinburgh (+ Hidden Gems by a Local)

[@nikolarosie1594]

I am born and bred Edinburgh I love my City so precious to me…..thanks for the acknowledgement.

[@destinationwellknown]

Cheers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@andrereloaded1425]

Don't forget that Edinburgh lies on the coast and has great promenades, beaches and of course Crammond Island that you can walk to when the tide is out.

[@destinationwellknown]

Good point 🙌 I've always loved spending a few hours in Portobello too, some nice pubs out there.

[@dennisguinto5170]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot, Dennis! I’m glad you liked it 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JordanTourist]

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, blends historic charm with vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. One of the most beautiful cities in the world!

[@destinationwellknown]

Well said 🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nithyanair61]

Very beautiful video and love to visit Edinburgh ❤

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johncross116]

4:18 I had to rewind and listen again when you said "Greyfriar's Bobby" so eloquently 😆😆 Super helpful video, gonna check many of these site out this week 😀👍

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha, thanks a lot 😀 Have a nice trip to Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tinas_craft_creations]

I'll be heading to Edinburgh in about 5.5 weeks for my first visit and I am so excited to explore this beautiful city 😍

[@destinationwellknown]

Have a wonderful trip 🙏

[@blackwatchberlin]

Have fun! My next time ist for remembrance Weekend and the Parade. Before covid and brexit I came every 6 to 8 weeks.

[@pierrecaron8731]

I visited many times and plan to come back. I ADORE Edinburgh. Greetings from Montréal.

[@nickl2854]

Helpful video, thanks pal

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you!

[@lauranglover521]

Lovely vid!! Thank you! We are going there the first two weeks in May and hoping for less crowds and better weather. Can't wait to see your beautiful country!

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you! Have a wonderful trip to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stevenmclaren2730]

Edinburgh. So beautiful. One of the worlds best cities.

[@destinationwellknown]

Yeeeees 🙌

[@ExploringYukari]

Haha I enjoyed watching it! I will be coming to Edinburgh at the end of this month. Very helpful to know the vibe of each corner of the city in advance, thank you!

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot! Have a wonderful trip to Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BroonTheMoon]

Jeg plejede at bo i Edinburgh og savner det hver dag! Arbejdede på The Three Sisters i Cowgate, som du nok kender ;) Tak for den gode video :)

[@purniarunvlog]

Good compilation, resonates with much of our choices as well

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SafronLemurs]

Thank you so much mate this helps so much we’re going next month ✌🏼

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot for your comment - have a lovely trip 🙌

[@youtubedislikes3756]

Very good video, liked and suscribed

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@ducatiman1309]

Great video fella !! - thanks !!!

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks 🙏

[@StephanieStoven]

"Not suppose to be amazing but it is" HAHAHA

[@destinationwellknown]

😀 I was shocked! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@blackwatchberlin]

There is also a great view on the city and the Castle from the roof of the museum of Scottland.

[@destinationwellknown]

Good tip, thanks for sharing 🙌

[@blackwatchberlin]

Also a must is cramond for me, people say, also to get the best haggis at least in the lothians.@@destinationwellknown

[@eyyorlamam-bu-kadar]

17 more days to goooo!!! ♥️

[@destinationwellknown]

Wuhuuu 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@VanCliefMedia]

Love the video, amazingly informative. Just got to say as someone from Florida. those were yucca not palm trees XD. But again, love the video, moving there next week and can't wait to explore.

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot! Oooh I see 😀 As a Scandinavian it’s hard to set them apart 😂

[@TheBalaloca]

I live here. Good video. Sotckbridge is a nice area. I'd also say walk in the meadows, meadow walk and pass by bruntsfiel as well

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you! Good tips 🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@myselfasevan]

thank you brother ❤

[@SynchronisedSoulsPodcast]

Just a wee note......its Circus Lane not Citrus Lane. Holyrood is pronounced like the plant Holly. Thanks for showing my area Stockbridge and the Dean Path. The bailie Bar does amazing food!! Nice tour x

[@destinationwellknown]

Haha, I must have had the old nightclub in my mind when I put on the text - thanks for clearing that up (and the pronunciation) 🙌 Thanks for your comment 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@a.humphries8678]

Just here today! Very lovely.

[@billbansheeedinburgh1172]

I been here 60 years

[@bazwax77]

Ooh Stockbridge, get you. 🥱

[@lja1993]

With a little more time, I also recommend exploring out further. The Shore at Leith is a really nice neighbourhood to take in. The Union Canal is really nice to walk along, from Fountainbridge to about Polwarth where a lot of boating takes place. Lots of parks there to chill out in too.

[@bazwax77]

Fountainbridge to polwarth!? Urgghhh. I can think of a 20 places to go before you go anywhere nears there.

[@oskarobit]

02:25 Citrus Lane? LMFAO!!! Circus... CIRCUS LANE! 😆🤣😂🤣 That was acid. 😝

[@destinationwellknown]

L O L 😜

[@johnweir8936]

Really like Edinburgh, such a historic city, my brother n law used to stay in circus lane .

[@destinationwellknown]

Iconic place 🙌

[@cynthiaschultz6398]

Thanks. I'll be there in a few days!

[@destinationwellknown]

Have a great trip 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@juleniza163]

Hey, Julen here from the Basque Country. I'm visiting Edinburgh in about 2 weeks and I wanted to ask you if you recommend the visit to the Scottish Parliament, my mum is really interested in visiting it but I don't think the visit is a must based on your video and other videos I've been recently watching. Thanks a lot for the info given during the video, it has been very helpful pal

[@destinationwellknown]

Hi Julen, thanks for your kind words. Tbh I've never visited the Scottish Parliament myself so I wouldn't know... I've only seen it from the outside and that's definitely not that big a deal 😅

[@destinationwellknown]

Hi Julen, thanks for your kind words. Tbh I've never visited the Scottish Parliament myself so I wouldn't know... I've only seen it from the outside and that's definitely not that big a deal 😅

[@juleniza163]

@@destinationwellknown Message received! thank you for the quick answer!

[@SwtAngel2]

Thank you for this! I’ll only be there 1.5 days so this really help. Where do you recommend to buy scarves? Thank you!

[@ppbton]

Hi! I’m planning a day trip with my daughter who’ll be 18months when we come to Edinburgh in April 25, I was wondering if Scotland is easy to travel around via public transports. I’m a single mum so a little nervous travelling but desperate to see Edinburgh and know I just need to go do it. I’m planning on getting the coach from London, arriving early morning. First stop getting breakfast at going to Calton Hill, then strolling through the town before heading to the zoo then back to the city for ice cream and dinner before our coach back to London at 9:30pm If you have any other child/toddler friendly ideas I’d love to hear!

[@tinkatube2297]

Sotckbridge yang sangat indah ❤❤❤

[@MrFattili]

Royal Yacht Britannia (top attraction to visit in UK) in Leith (1 of the best neighbourhoods in the world) where you have some of the best food locations, michelin stars and top authentic pubs to visit+ the waterfront! would have really deserved a mention from a local, as well as the whisky experience centre, Arthur Seat and gothic style of Scott monument or historic underground tours. Thanks for the nice video.. oh, and do you want to know where to buy fairly priced souvenirs, local books and local cultural guides?

[@destinationwellknown]

Great suggestions! I highly recommend going out to Leith, and I've also included Leith and Leith Shore in my written Edinburgh guides. And I miss going to the old Port O' Leith on a random Tuesday night 😀 Unfortunately, my time in Edinburgh was limited when I recorded this video, so I couldn't make it out there. The same goes for Arthur's Seat and the Whisky Experience, but you're totally right - they 100% deserved to be in the video. Thanks for the comment 🙌 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrFattili]

​@@destinationwellknown >>teuchters landing! if you like, hit me up & I'll take you to the best souvenir shops. Also check Kinloch Anderson and Mccalls kilt and Scottish wear.

[@bazwax77]

YLT!

[@ibrahimhamdi6788]

I love the video.. I'm going soon there .. is crazy expensive but worth it..life is short 😂

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks! I hope Edinburgh is everything you've dreamed of

[@purniarunvlog]

Make sure you enjoy the Festival Fringe at Edinburgh!

[@theresawiller6025]

Tak for at dele den super fine video! Et hurtigt spørgsmål - Hvordan er det med nytår i Edinburgh? Hvis man rejser derover for at fejre nytår, er alt så lukket 31.12+01.01 ligesom i 🇩🇰?

[@destinationwellknown]

Mange tak! Nytår i Edinburgh er kæmpestort - prøv at google "hogmanay edinburgh", så får I et indtryk.

[@TommyTheGorilla]

I’m goin to Edinburgh in a few weeks and just wanna thanks pal! this video is super helpful, cheers champ! 🫡

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks a lot! I hope Edinburgh will be everything you dreamed of 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TommyTheGorilla]

@@destinationwellknown for sure mate! I’ll come back here after my trip to share some thoughts 😄

[@TFTO1973]

Good day. We are attending a wedding in Newcastle and are flying in and out of Edinburgh (from the US). After the wedding we decided to spend 4 days in Edinburgh and enjoy the city (first time). We are staying at the Hilton Carlton as I turned in my hotel points, so the lodging was not an additional cost. So we have reviewed many, many different websites, blogs, etc. and it seems that each one has different recommendations. There is an genuine honesty in your video's and we are leaning towards your suggestions. Questions? The main touristy locations are not really our desire, but are they warranted to visit? And since we are there for 4 full days, are there any additional (not so touristy) places/attractions and perhaps your favorite restaurants/pubs. Thanks.

[@Psylenoz]

Thanks

[@destinationwellknown]

You're welcome 🤝

[@KaziShumon]

Awesome

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tinafns8166]

Næste gang du igen rejser til Edinburgh så tag lige mig med ☺️ Savner din guidning rundt i den spændende by ☺️

[@destinationwellknown]

Deal 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@georgesomapa7539]

Great comments

[@yogitarawat7939]

I will b going to Edinburgh in mid of Sept for 2 days. Shud I take hop on hop off bus to visit these places. Will b staying in city centre. Also planning to book tour of Loch Ness, Glenceo and Highlands one day tour of 12 hrs. Kindly recommend

[@destinationwellknown]

I don't think going on a hop on hop off bus in Edinburgh is a good idea, tbh. The city is very walkable and a lot of the "good stuff" are down the small alleys.

[@ndrouinca]

Great video - only have 1 day in town via a cruise - can I do all? Hard to choose 😎

[@destinationwellknown]

Oh, you’d be RUSHING so I think I’d rather choose the things you really want to do and concentrate on them (so you also get to just chill a bit and enjoy the city) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JustBrowsing8ro]

I’m a local and this is more or less in line with my recommendations. Good job. Just careful the Baillie doesn’t get too busy with tourists, though.

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you 🙌 Hahaha, true! I don’t think I’ve got that influence though 😀

[@billbansheeedinburgh1172]

True.when August arrives I would never go in to the town.Went into Leith but that's now got tourists on Trams.where to go now ??

[@JustBrowsing8ro]

@@billbansheeedinburgh1172 The Shore is still pretty chill. But I got accosted down there recently by a French tourist trying to find Dean Village. TBH, I don’t mind tourists at their current level. If it got to Venice or Florence levels, however……

[@billbansheeedinburgh1172]

I worked down the Royal Mile and was so busy trying to get home at night, I try to escape from the crowd when I can

[@britt69]

🎉

[@Spencercamp2466]

1:31 girl trying to catch pigeon

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha

[@duncantaylor5993]

Great video, so glad you featured the Baillie Bar, my favourite pub in Edinburgh, and probably anywhere.

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks! I agree - 10/10 pub 🙌

[@HimalChakraborty]

I would like to shop some gifts from Edinburgh for my family....which place you recommend ?

[@HimalChakraborty]

@@Rovari1969 Thanks. Can you give me some authentic websites to order from ? I'm from Newcastle, in case they can deliver.

[@sharonalexander4327]

Greyfriars Bobby is not the only historical story about dogs. We live in west lothian a few miles from Linlithgow, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. There is local lore set in medieval days, the story of The black bitch, she was a black greyhound whos master was imprisoned on a island to starve to death, his family used to wrap food up and attach it to her, where she would swim across the water to give it to him every day. unfortunately authorities heard about this, they caught and shackled her to a nearby island where both she and her master starved to death.

[@destinationwellknown]

Very cool story - thanks for sharing 🙏

[@AMALNALONNIL]

please share cheapest parking spots if any you know close to Edinburgh castle?

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Thanks. Did you miss out Leith?

[@destinationwellknown]

I love Leith tbh - I could probably do a full video on that part of town, but I didn’t go there on this trip as I simply didnt have time 🫣

[@adibmajid9886]

My trip to Edinburgh will be soon this Jan 2024. Where is the recommended place to purchase souvenirs?😅

[@destinationwellknown]

Anywhere but on the Royal Mile 😀 There are a lot of souvenir shops all over Edinburgh, so you won't struggle to find souvenirs. I'd recommend checking out the shops in Victoria Street where the shops generally have a different take on the classic touristy souvenirs, for example, The Red Door Gallery next door to the Harry Potter shop. Hope that helps - let me know if you've got any other Edinburgh travel questions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cheepinchang5536]

Superb. Would love to follow your other tour guides.❤👍

[@destinationwellknown]

Thank you! There’s plenty of videos planned 🙌✈️

[@njones427]

Going back to Edinburgh with my kids next Spring. Ages 9 & 6 : what's 1 thing in particular that caters to children I can't do anywhere else?

[@purniarunvlog]

Camera Obscura and the World of Illusions is a particularly unique experience for both kids and adults

[@mclassie77]

We may have to bring a car to Edinburgh. Are there any car parks?

[@destinationwellknown]

There are but not a lot. Maybe check if your hotel has parking or book a hotel specifically that has parking available ✌️

[@Kalashree_designers]

Can you suggest places to visit for a day trip in Edinburgh?

[@bazwax77]

Too many for one day 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KincaidsCourt]

🤩

[@mohawahba]

Edin Hazard in Edinburgh?

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha 😀

[@jretro4408]

1:30 nutter trying to pet a pigeon

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahahahha true 😂😂

[@thomasdoylejr390]

Try the haggis, not the Irn Bru lol. It tasted like diet flat bubble gum soda.

[@destinationwellknown]

Hahaha, I love Irn Bru 🤠✌️

[@anis2363]

are you a tourist guide?

[@destinationwellknown]

I used to run my own travel agency where I (sometimes) did group tours to Scotland, but now I'm just a travel blogger & KZbinr ✌🏻

[@kristiereinert3843]

Are you a tour guide?

[@destinationwellknown]

Not anymore I'm afraid

[@PaulyGolightly]

Didn't live in Edinburgh long enough to learn to pronounce some places correctly. Some of these are good shouts, but many are not what locals would recommend at all. Tourist traps for the most part

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

Recommendations?

[@marta.melnyk]

which one of these top 10 places to visit is a hidden gem?

[@GrahamClarkBass]

St. Gyles. 😂😂

[@destinationwellknown]

?

[@GrahamClarkBass]

@@destinationwellknown it’s a soft G. Jyles… Surely a former tour guide in Edinburgh should know that?

[@destinationwellknown]

Surely 🥰

[@simonhough]

not a mac wrapper in sight or hole in the pavement or a pile of sick like i see in london

[@destinationwellknown]

Haha! However they’re notorious for not picking up after their dogs in Edinburgh… 🥲😅

[@bazwax77]

⁠@@destinationwellknownbroad sweeping generalisation

[@harrycday6528]

What accent is this .

[@destinationwellknown]

Haha, I'm not sure anymore myself... But I'm from Denmark

[@todd9016]

Graffiti all over the buildings, sign post and walls. More LGBTQ flags flying in Edinburgh then Scottish flags. I just got back from there. Maybe its better in the suburbs.

[@dvd5542]

Tool

[@lee.m.bennett2635]

JK Rowling has publicly debunked the diagonal alley story..

[@destinationwellknown]

🥲 it's still a 10/10 street though

[@simontaylor2525]

Thanks for not actually revealing any "hidden gems"

[@destinationwellknown]

❤️

[@lorddaver5729]

The number 1 best thing to do in Edinburgh is find a road that leads to anywhere else.

[@destinationwellknown]

Even if it leads to Fife?

[@psithum21]

False

[@Aaron19283]

Imagine being in Glasgow

[@bazwax77]

Just a wee faceless bampot looking for attention…….back to the wieg with ye, peasant.

[@williamdunkerley8781]

So boring! Average! I think a tour guide should do much much more

[@destinationwellknown]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@MacAJ1874]

If someone got in my cab wanting Citrus Lane i'd be baffled. It's Circus Lane and the residents are mighty pissed off with tik tock nonsense all day in the Lane.

[@BOSSY4029]

I'll be heading to Edinburgh in about 2.2 weeks for my first visit and I'm so excited to explore this beautiful city. 😊

[@destinationwellknown]

I’m sure you’re going to love it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿