Touristy as hell. Book a morning appointment it's so much calmer and nicer…read more Get a guided tour. The stories are worth it. I couldn't quit figure out all the battles, there are so many, and the guide broke it all down as I stood on some of the oldest stone work in the world. The view alone. I believe my ticket was 20 plus. It included admission and a tour. There is a cafe shop inside with lovely lunch and coffee. Tips--read your tour info well. Many different tours with identifying umbrellas. Leave a bit early, the street is beautiful to make sure you've got the right group and wait it out if you have to. ANY mobility issues go easy on yourself . You don't have to keep up worth your tour, you'll run onto them again. Take care of yourself and ask for assistance if needed.

This castle entry needs reservations minimum 1 month ahead. I reserve the ticket 2 months ahead and…read moreget the time zone and date we want. If you try to buy the ticket at the same day, there is higher chance you will not get the ticket. The entrance is a up hill walk. But they do have handicap transportation. The castle has over 20 point of interest. There are several point of interest should not miss. The most important is the king gallery, the great hall and the prison of war. The king gallery is where the treasure and crown jewel located. The visit needs half days to complete. That includes one o'clock gun. Usually that time the courtyard fill of audience. You need to be hurrying to get a spot. The great hall back like a church. Good spot for photo.

Was here for an improv festival and this is such a nice venue! Smart to have a cafe and hangout…read morearea for people to gather before or after shows and have a drink or a bite to eat. Lovely facility and very convenient being right on the Royal Mile.

Excellent story telling venue. We heard a Viking story called "Walk the Oars." If you get a…read morechance, don't miss it. You will participate in a story of an adventure from a fiord to Shetland. Quite an adventure, but my arms are tired from all the rowing!

This is a very cool building with a unique history. Currently being used by local small businesses…read moreselling mostly homemade / handmade items. Absolutely worth checking out,everyone was very friendly and they take credit cards.

Tron Kirk is a cute little makers market that's housed within an old church…read more The architecture has obviously been around much longer than the market, but it's also something to appreciate while shopping the maker booths. You can find almost anything here if you're looking for a gift or something cute for yourself to take home. I will say that a few of the stalls did not seem like they had made their own products, and maybe bought a lot of something (like souvenirs) and are re-selling them for a pretty penny more. When we visited, though, I definitely focused on the stalls that had handmade items - jewelry, art, and even small things for my cats! It's a very adorable little market housed in a beautiful church, so definitely plan a stop there if you're interested in shopping around (you don't even have to buy anything, it's all just neat to see!)

Obviously I am a fan of summerhall as I've checked in twice recently and that is because the food…read moreis delicious and if you don't mind looking at X-rays of lungs and intestines while you eat, you'll love it too. The only complaints I have is that it can be a little chilly and you don't get enough tea, I would prefer a pot of tea or maybe a bigger mug to last while I wait for my food and preferably have enough left to enjoy with my meal instead of having to gulp it down quickly before it goes cold otherwise a great place to get some delicious food and also great for kids as they have a children's menu and toys.

What a fantastic tour! Our guide, Jamie, made it an unforgettable experience. He could tell I was…read morefrom Texas (I think the cowboy boots and hat gave me away) and saddled up to all my antics. Jamie is witty and very energetic which makes it so much fun to visit the Summerhall Distillery. Also, the gin tasting was amazing, helping our group to identify the differences between each batch and identifying what we would all like based on our preferences. I've been to many a distillery tour and I reckon I can't think of anyone better than Jamie and Summerhall!

We arrived in Edinburgh from London via the overnight Caledonian Sleeper and had a few hours to…read morekill before our airBNB cottage was available, so we decided to stop by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. And what an excellent decision that was! Uncrowded, full of history, and with an excellent cafeteria to boot! Some of our favorites were: -- the main rotunda room: with busts and statues of Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and several others. Make sure you look up at the magnificent ceiling. -- extensive rooms devoted to the history of the Scottish Royal Family. -- busts of Invictus poet Henley and the Duke of Wellington. -- portraits of Churchill and Carnegie. Will happily return next time we are in Edinburgh.

This is one of the 4 national galleries. I think it is small but cozy and full of fantastic…read moreportraits. It is free and not too crowded. We enjoy walking around and saw portraits of many people from the past to present. The gallery is free and the cafe is really nice serving delicious food.

You can borrow a wide selection of books,cds,videos and audio books FROM THE LIBARY WHICH IS…read moreSITUATED WITHIN THE CENTRE.The centre aso hosts keep fit classes,photography classes. it has a shop where you can buy postcards maps and a lovely cafe which serves snacks and meals.

This is basically just a library. It has a decent selection of books - although it seems as though…read moreall the ones I want are in other local libraries! You can also borrow quite a large selection of DVDs for a decent price, as well as use the computers to access the internet. The library has a small and very basic cafe that sells sandwiches and coffee. It also has rooms for rent that are often used by local drama, dance and martial arts groups.

Large museum to visit. You need minimum 3 hours for the visit. It is free to the public. This is…read moreprobably the best museum in Scotland. The museum has three levels. A lot of walking. The second floor has cafeteria. The museum may be a link of three buildings. One for industry and Scotland display. The second building is mainly technology. The third building is all other kind displays.

Absolutely massive museum! Come mostly to learn about Scottish history; however, they have a bit…read moreof everything. Kids will love all the animals and technology in some of the exhibits. Definitely get a map - the museum Is maze like at times and cavernous. A tip would be to focus your visit on a small portion of the museum - it's overwhelming to see it all at once!

I have no idea how this place hasn't been reviewed yet. I thought its existence was common…read moreknowledge. But, I guess that's just how it is in my crowd. The Roxy Art House is the home of the Roxy Bar. But it's also so very very much more than that. The Roxy Art House regularly holds events of all sorts, from theatre to art to ceilidhs to music to etc. I've been there for pretty much all of the above. Ok, this is how cool the Roxy is: last week (or something like that), Nick Cave did a reading there. I mean, that gets the Roxy major points, right? Tonight, the Banana Sessions will be playing there (they're very cool). Just about any and all of Edinburgh's local bands (and more) have performed at the Roxy. Take, Meursault, for example. A few months ago, they also hosted an arts extravaganza there called Hidden Door, which, being as I was out of the country, I missed, but I hear it was indeed spectacular. If you haven't been to the Roxy yet, check out their events on their website and start getting ready to.

Ok, I'm a bit of a hippy t**t (sorry to swear, but that's my name for them). I play the djembe and…read morethe cajon and I listen to, ahem, 'world music'. So what man, I'm just expanding my horizons (dude). And there's no better place to do that than the Roxy. It's home to the very cool Roxy Bar, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. As Anne says, you never know what you're going to get at the Roxy. They have poetry, dance, world music, alternative music (Mersault!) among other things. My djembe teacher's band, a brilliant, Persian influenced group called Gol, play here quite a lot. That's how I first heard about the place, and I'm so glad I did. It's so refreshing to find a place genuinely interested in putting on different, exciting shows that you won't find elsewhere. Pick a night, and go. Chances are you won't be disappointed.

FABULOUS. was much more than i expected. We arrived and saw several cool birds. love birds and this…read morewas something I'd wanted to do but never dreamed we would do. Tried 2 places in Ireland but all booked up. Elite was worth the wait. It was just amazing. Just my husband and I in the group. BECCA was very helpful and felt the birds were well cared for.

Went for the full day flying experience: it was a gift from 2 wonderful friends. We flew multiple…read morebirds, across different terrains, and had a fabulous time. I learned so much about the birds, and have new respect for falconers everywhere. Roxanne took us out and she clearly adores these animals and knows them well. Go, it's worth every penny!!