19 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Edinburgh

These 19 tips to know before visiting Edinburgh are what I wish I knew before my trip to Edinburgh, Scotland.
Hopefully these travel tips will help you from making some of my mistakes when traveling through Edinburgh!
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[@camdendavid]

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[@sophietalbot4578]

I’ve just firmed uni of Edinburgh and when we visited we went to Mary kings close it was so good kind of like the London dungeons!

[@jayeshotts5473]

Thank you for the tips! Going to Edinburgh end of the month !

[@camdendavid]

Have a great trip!

[@barbarawillis5187]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@camdendavid]

You're welcome :)

[@AMEENHAI]

The "shoes Notice" is very important, you need a good and water proof shoes, actually the shoes were my only problem in Edinburgh, the main problem was walking uphil and downhill

[@pciochetto]

Hey bro. Loved the video. Great energy. Compact info . Efficient. Were from NY heading to Scotland in August. 3days Edinburgh. 3Days Glascow, and a random as of now still unplanned 6 days in the Highlands. Cheers!

[@camdendavid]

Sounds like you've got a great trip planned -- Hope you have a great time and I appreciate the support!

[@moiraedwards57]

Don’t miss Portobello beach as a place to visit! People never think that would be in a City.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for the tip! Looking forward to checking it out during my next visit :)

[@MrCherryJuice]

And the Shore down in Leith. With the tram it is now easier than than ever for visitors to find their way there.

[@heartsineurope]

​@@MrCherryJuiceOr just head towards the stale smell of pish 😂

[@MrCherryJuice]

@@shaaa6434 As a former resident and someone who visits annually (my daughter lives there) I can confirm that Edinburgh is safe, welcomes foreigners (there are many living there and/or attending university) and it is fine for women. If your accommodation is away from the city centre there are buses and a tram line. It is a very walkable city, so you might want to consider staying close to the city centre. If you are considering a place to stay, check it out using Google Maps and Google Street View. The latter in particular will let you see the building and the area. And you can move through the streets to get an idea of the setting and what you would be walking through. Overall, once away from the Old Town and the shopping area in the New Town the city, aside from the main streets is surprisingly quiet.

[@Code-on-TRIPapp]

😊Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

[@sco0tpa]

I like the efficiency of these videos

[@camdendavid]

Glad to hear it. I'll keep making them :)

[@kieran420peanut]

If you want more of a challenge and also have bus links from the city center to the Pentland Hills for a nice little hike just on tbe outskirts of the citys southside. Bus only takes less than 30 min.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks! I'll check this out during my next visit :)

[@Code-on-TRIPapp]

😊 Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

[@user-tq5fj6yy6t]

As an Edinburgh-based, but globally mobile (business and pleasure) person, this channel is right in my wheelhouse. Subscribed - and I hope to work through most of your videos in due course. One of the few channels to also highlight how under-appreciated the Water of Leith is. Although I would add that while most of the walk is quite wonderful in its own right, it also allows for several pit stops into the less touristy but pleasant parts of the city that also have quite good bars, cafes, and minor (but not swamped) attractions. I’ve actually noticed in recent years and months more visitors - particularly Americans - venturing into the increasingly trendy parts of Leith itself.

[@camdendavid]

Welcome to the channel! Really appreciate the support and you taking the time to share your perspective. Cheers

[@chichipotter4487]

Subscribed~~ Brilliant recommendations. I am going there in Aug 2024 and thought five days might be too much. I think not! This is exactly the sort of advice I need. (Very admirable of you to not film the graveyard.) Thank you ~!!

[@camdendavid]

Welcome to the community :) Hope you have a great time in August!

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

another banging video! great

[@camdendavid]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Code-on-TRIPapp]

Awesome video! Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

[@yourdoulabrandie1853]

Does the train from Edinburgh to London provide a beautiful scenery, our is it cut straight through the cities?

[@camdendavid]

I found it to be pretty scenic :)

[@theidk9567]

Sure, take train that is 4 times as much as a flight, no thanks. But that's all the trains in the UK - swiss prices, average experience. But good vid, thanks for the tips. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I'm happy I visited.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for watching :)

[@yanleonardo5434]

Where can I find the train tickets? I'm going to edinburg from London but I'm kind of lost about it

[@camdendavid]

This is the site I used and I believe it's an official platform (not a 3rd party vendor): www.lner.co.uk/

[@user-gg5to8by7p]

Scotland is a very beautiful magical marvellous country.

[@camdendavid]

Couldn't agree more :)

[@user-gg5to8by7p]

Please chase humza yousaf immediately 🙏

[@jameso8711]

Which area did you specifically stay in?

[@camdendavid]

I was over near Comely Bank

[@sarahpalmisano9080]

7 at least, 8 on a good day 🫡

[@theotherjohnfleming]

Royale Mile???

[@camdendavid]

What about it haha?

[@JoseMartins-nr3jv]

Canada Nova Scotia Halifax 🇨🇦 And United Kingdom Scotland Edinburgh 🇬🇧

[@Nicky86Min]

Get that flag away, it's this 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grahamsneddon9196]

Fur locals it's mair like EMBRA

[@MrAshbash2011]

I feel you didn’t go to the right places. London is an amazing food city. From Michelin starred places to street vendors. I live up north and Manchester is a fab food city, as well as Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool. You seem like the kinda guy who enjoys more ‘local culture’ - honestly the best I’ve had in the UK, have been in those places you wouldn’t expect. I’ve recently been to Japan where I expected an amazing array of various dishes. The food was good, but perhaps not as good as we could have had. Turns out family mart and 7eleven is their ‘go to’. Keep an open mind as superficial first glances doesn’t sum up a countries cuisine or our offering.

[@camdendavid]

I appreciate you sharing this. If you have any specific restaurant recommendations, let me know!

[@kchoog]

Nope. Not going to a graveyard. Too many energies coming to get me 😂

[@camdendavid]

But it's soooooo beautiful

[@sheevpapapalpatine6617]

Don't listen to him. Get a flight. 10x cheaper and 7x faster

[@camdendavid]

Definitely an option but I'd still prefer the train. Might end up being cheaper for travelers with lots of bags or traveling as a family. Most of those cheap flights on low cost carriers charge an arm and a leg for bags. Train also cuts out the time commuting to and from the airport, checking bags, security, etc. But you're right -- a flight might be the better option for some folks

[@laks2804]

​@camdendavid true broda, considering as a tall person in a budget airline with small seats and costs extra for checked in bag, is almost equivalent to train and also the hassle of boarding the flight is tiresome than that of train, plus the views u get on train is also another amazing experience, I'm planning to take overnight trains on some parts while doing a 10 day itenary to UK next month since could save hotel cost too!! Anyways everyone wherever u r travelling, just be safe and careful and enjoy the experience 😊

[@robg4729]

So a return flight is less than £25 from London to Edinburgh? and takes 38 minutes in total to arrive at the airport 90- 120 minutes before your flight, check in, go through security, fly for 70 minutes, off board, pick up your bags then travel into London from Stansted/Gatwick/Luton or Heathrow? That's amazing.

[@albin2232]

No. The correct pronunciation is Edin-Bo-Row.

[@camdendavid]

I say we put it to a vote. Locals - please respond haha

[@stuneil4804]

@@camdendavid Your way, not his. Edinburgh native here.

[@heartsineurope]

Edinburgh native also, its "Edin-bruh"

[@duncancallum]

@@camdendavid Edinburra to me and 95% of the folks who live there, my sister who is 82 still calls it that way the same as i have said.

[@FioLolo-fi5jy]

@@heartsineurope NO IT ISN'T. EDIN-BUH-RUH. Not Edin-Bruh.