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This is a preview of the full content of our Edinburgh’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Outside the Centre

Alison's Edinburgh

It is a tribute to Edinburgh's great depth as a destination that so many attractions are outside its centre.

For these a bicycle or a bus pass is your friend – so see the transport section.

It also helps to combine things; you might:

Craigmillar Castle

Atmospheric Medieval ruin

Cramond

Pretty village, promenade, island & pub (££)

Edinburgh Zoo

First-class zoo, now with giant pandas...

Hermitage Braid & Blackford Hill

Leafy riverside walk (1.5 hrs) & city views

Jupiter Artland

Way out art, way out-of-town

The Pentlands

Edinburgh's mini-Highlands; walks (30min+)

Portobello Beach

Edinburgh by the Sea

The Water of Leith

Edinburgh's riverside walk (1.5–7hrs)

Text © Christian Williams

Image by Dave Morris