Things to do in Edinburgh?

Question

I live about half an hour from our capital, and fancy taking a trip in with my friend who's never been.

We don't fancy the castle. And I can't take her to the Fringe as she leaves tomorrow night. Is there anything off the beaten track that we can do? Or will a trip up the Royal Mile be my only option?

Cheers in advance for your answers.

Answer 1

I live in Edinburgh, so I hope I can help a tiny bit!

I'd definitely take her to the Royal Mile, but instead of a trip 'up' it, start at the castle and walk down. (Save you getting sore legs haha!)

I love Ocean Terminal, it's a big shopping centre at the bottom of Leith. The 22 bus takes you right outside and you can get them every 3 minutes or so from Princes St. Also inside Ocean Terminal you can get access to the Royal Yaught Britannia, that was fun the last time I went! They also have a fudge shop inside the boat that is extra yummy.

Princes St. is a good bet, and Princes St. gardens normally have some sort of entertainment during the day. The Scot Monument is good if you have the legs to walk up it! The view from the top is amazing.

Dynamic Earth might be of interest to you? Just an option.   I was only a child when I went though so you might not enjoy it.

Arthur Seat, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament are all situated at the bottom of the Royal Mile... I suggest going to see them and maybe visiting the duck pond at Arthur's Seat.

If your looking for something that isn't a 'normal' sightseeing option, maybe take a drive through the Trossachs? It's like a national park but not really, think it is just outside Edinburgh. I went last year when I was 15 - not something I thought I'd be interested in but the drive was lovely.

The Pentlands are good if you want to go get a cup of coffee they have a nice wee café, with windows so you can watch people skiing.

That's all I can think of really!

Hope you find something. :)

Answer 2

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