Edinburgh, Scotland

A weekend break in the Scotland’s Capital

2 nights, October 2018

Edinburgh Castle

Day 1

• Arrive in Edinburgh

• Check in: Twelve Picardy Place or The Rutland (depending on budget)

• Drinks at Panda and Sons, a little speakeasy with vintage decor and serving great cocktails

• Dinner at Timberyard, creative menu of locally-sourced artisanal produce in hip, industrial-chic former warehouse space

Victoria Street, Edinburgh

Day 2

• Breakfast at Urban Angel, a bright blonde wood bistro emphasising fair trade, organic and locally-sourced ingredients

• Coffee at Wellington Coffee

• Tour of Edinburgh Castle

• Walk down Royal Mile to Palace of Holyroodhouse

• Taxi or walk round Holyrood Park from Scottish Parliament Building > The Sheeps Heid Inn, Duddingston

• Lunch at The Sheep Heid Inn, serving Scottish pub food and real ale for over 600 years, with a similarly veteran skittle alley.

• Walk up Arthurs Seat

• Drinks at Bramble Bar & Lounge, Upscale cocktail bar in understated, subterranean venue, serving classic and nouveau concoctions.

• Dinner at l’escargot blue, upbeat, French bistro with white walls and posters for a classic French menu using local produce.

View from Salisbury Crags on the way to Arthurs Seat

Day 3

• Breakfast at Dishoom, an amazing breakfast — Bombay style

• Walk up Carlton Hill for one last view of Edinburgh

• Visit the Scottish National Gallery

• Tour of The Real Mary King’s Close

• Late lunch at Ondine, presents sustainable fish dishes in a light, modern, elegant space, with oyster bar.

• Leave Edinburgh

View from Calton Hill