Edinburgh: The Best & WORST of Visiting Edinburgh
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- Are you visiting Edinburgh and not sure what to expect? Well we have the good and the bad about Edinburgh. Tourist information on Edinburgh to help you get the most out of your Scotland vacation. From the friendly people to the odd way some people spit on a spot outside a church you will get a lot of great travel information on Edinburgh.
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The best bit here is you're calling it Edinburgh, Not Edin-burrow. We love that. Hope you all have a lovely time and enjoy Scotland. All are welcome 🏴 ☺
Yeah Edin-burrah Scotland versus EdinBURG Indiana. I have relatives from the latter. Hurts my ears when they say it that way.
It was kind of all over the place. Sometimes he said boro instead of bruh.
@@catrionacolville2192 It's not 'Bruh' either though. Just can sound so if said quickly.
@@timmmahhhh Yeah but pronunciation shouldn't have changed in this case when it was not only spelled the same but named in honour of Edinburgh, Scotland. Most different pronunciations in North America in particular were due to misspellings when many couldn't write or spell correctly. Same with names for persons too. And yes, the same happened here with European influences.
@@cjtr83 I'm not exactly making it up. I'm Scottish myself too and everyone I know says it like that. The last part is supposed to be said quickly.
Another Edinburgh Local here, few tips I'd like to share.
1. Imo the best pub two pubs in the centre are Guildford Arms (New Town) and Bow Bar (Old Town, if you can get a seat. Blue Blazer is a great alternative if you can't). Lothian Road and the area next to it also has a lot of great pubs too, Bennets Bar is a must!
2. You can't buy alcohol in shops after 10pm until 9am and they're very strict about it
3. Personally I prefer to take the Airport bus (the 100) from the airport than the tram, cheaper and in a lot of situations much quicker than the tram.
4. Best view in Edinburgh for very little effort imo is just next to the duck pond in Inverleith Park and if you're here during New Year or the end of the Festival is by far the best place to watch the fireworks!
5. Highly recommend checking out the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith, it's a great attraction and has a great tea room.
6. If you fancy it we have some amazing swimming pools dotted all around the city, lots of them from the Victorian times with wonderful history and architecture. Definitely worth checking out!
7. If you're planning on getting a taxi to the airport you can get it to one of the hotels nearby and walk to the terminal (10 minute walk) instead of going right to the airport, it can save you a decent amount of money.
Seconded! Bennets is just round the corner from me although Cloisters is a bit closer (and the same owner as the Bow Bar)
Any suggestions for swimming pools? Cost? We're there next July.
It depends where you are staying but Glenogle, Dalry and Warrender are all great options and are fairly central. It costs around £6 for a swim and book through the Edinburgh Leisure website. Hope you have a great stay in Edinburgh!
10am in the morning to buy alcohol not 9am
Thank you so much!
I was just there…I’m in love. Food, people and so much to see and do. I’m 67 and logged 22,000 steps in one day there going up and down the hills. Thanks for making travel seem less intimidating.
Good for you!!!!!
An unreal beautiful place. Magical. I envy the people who live there. All the best.
Unfortunately for the people who live here, it seems like the council really hates us and do everything they can to annoy us. They never listen to us, and generally do everything for the tourists. Locals call Edinburgh a Disneyland style theme park for the tourists.
Come and visit us ❤
@@albin2232What a thought.. That would really be something.. Thank you for your kindness ❤️
Beautiful old city
It is a really nice play to live, but you definitely need to take vitamin D and use a daylight light in winter, because of the short daylight hours.
Another way to avoid the parking situation is using the park & rides at the edge of town. Most of them are free, or it's 50p per 24h, and they are well connected to the town by public transport.
Yes, "Wolter" is a bit narrowly focused on cars ... and flying. I flew into London, and after a few days there (wonderful!) then took the train to Edinburgh. So fun. NO CAR necessary. From Edinburgh, engaged a taxi driver (he was fantastic) to drive us around the middle of Scotland (castles mostly) and then dropped us off in St. Andrews.
Parking and driving is annoying in most any bigger town. I know my city and it is still no fun to go into the center by car.
@@reinhard8053I live in Leith and work on the western edge of the city and I leave my car at home and commute by tram or bicycle, depending on the weather. Like most towns and cities, Edinburgh is awash with utility works and, if you use your car, you'll spend a lot of time sitting in queues of traffic. Not much fun
@@julierogers1155 > how do you get these drivers? I'm planning to go to Scotland next year with my adult children (4 of us), in winter...and would like to visit at least one castle outside of Edinburgh...and a steam train ride (fingers crossed that The Jacobite gets their license again).
We stayed in a bed and breakfast in Roslin, and took the bus into Edinburgh. One of my favorite cities around the world. ❤️🏴
That was awesome Mark. We live in north east England and visit Edinburgh multiple times a year. As you have said, the Royal Mile is fantastic, but a short walk from there brings you to the Dean Vilage, Stockbridge, Leith or the hidden gem of Duddingston village. Take the tram to it's final stop at Newhaven which has the most magical harbour or venture further along The Forth to the beautiful village of Cramond - if you catch low tide a walk over the causeway to Cramond Island is fantastic. How about South Queensferry underneath the breathtaking Forth Bridge? Another magical place. Aw, so many amazing places to visit and we're looking forward to our annual trip to the Christmas Market in a few weeks 😊
Excelent. There is hardly any "low" season now...Very busy all year, particularly August and New Year season.
Update: The tram goes from the airport now (2023), down to Leith/Newhaven and the Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal
Hi, Edinburgh local here.
I love the airport, I definitely prefer small airports in general (ever been to Turin?)
Never seen an airport so busy and yet security controls and passaport controls take NOTHING. Like, controls at the busiest take 5 minutes top.
Other than this, I love this city so much and I am glad you did
I love Edinburgh Airport too. Not like Heathrow the size of a town.
Great video.
But security generally takes longer than 5 minutes, they heard you at the gates, then open them letting a certain number through them close them, and if you are with people you can be separated at the gate, which is not good for nervous travellers or such, then you have to follow the queue to the front where you put your stuff in the bucket, but often have no space to put the bucket as others are pushing them on. It can easily take over 20 minutes and it has for us many times. The last time I went through was really fast but it still took more than 5 minutes.
Cannot confirm any inconvenience. Yes, it is small, yes departure is small and it may be difficult to find a place to rest.... That's it.
I'm a local too. Let's not dress it up, it's pretty crap and waits are far longer than 5 minutes. Often it takes 45 minutes for the aircraft you are on to get a stand after landing and arriving at the terminal! The airport really lets the city down. It's a terrible arrivals experience. Aircraft waits for stands, long waits for luggage. On departures, the terminal is small, cramped and uncomfortably crowded. Security is a shambles taking place in a tiny security hall not designed for the volume of passengers that use it. The road into the airport is in a terrible state of repair and verges are covered with litter. Yes, smaller airports are better but Edinburgh is not in that range. It's a small airport with a mid sized airport's passengers using it. And it shows.
International Arrivals at Edinburgh is pretty horrible.
your videos are amazing! thanks for all the info! :)
Have been following your channel for years. Your content is always great thank you!
Hey mate thank you for showing this great vlog
Thanks Prof Wolters! E'burgh was our kid's first solo international trip. They loved it.
Totally agree with your opinion about Edinburgh ❤great video
He never gave you the alternative if Edinburgh is in the middle of your trip and you have a car. We did this we drove to our hotel, which is just on the outskirts of Edinburgh, parked our car at a park-and-ride for the public transportation and took public transportation into the city center. It was really very easy no problems at all.
The thing that hit me right between the eyes was your pronunciation of Edinburgh ! Thanks for that. Lovely video of my hometown xx
Amazing video! Going there in 20 days and it helps me a lot! ❤
What a great video! I can't wait to visit Edinburgh. I've said it before but I would love to spend a month in Scotland. There are so many beautiful places outside Edinburgh in which to visit.
I love Edinburgh! Visited there in the spring and autumn and had the best time. What really was spectacular was the architecture and the old cobblestone roads. One of my favorite cities I've ever visited.
I ADORE Edinburgh. Great vidéo, thank you. Greetings from Montréal.
As a native of Edinburgh you provided a very helpful review of the city for tourists - really glad you enjoyed your time here!
Good video. My wife and I spent a few days there this month and had a blast. As crazy as it may sound to some, Edinburgh is an excellent long weekend getaway location from the US. I completely agree that it is a great place to start your adventure if you are an American and have never been to Europe.
Great video!!
stayed in Edinburgh for 5 years during my time at university and i loved it so much. Im back in Dunfermline now, just across the bridge but long term; looking to move back. I used to live right next to hollyrood and authurs seat was literally a 2/3 min walk away. Would climb it twice a day during the summer, one in the morning and one at night. Never been so fit and you'd be surprised by how therapeutic getting to enjoy a nice view can be.
Can't speak for parking as i dont drive but i do love the bus system, knowing that no matter what time it is, you are at most an hour away from being able to get a bus to where you need to go (unless they've changed it since covid)
What university if you don’t mind me asking? I’m strongly considering going for uni
@@gabrieljacobs1008 i went to heriot watt. Its a little outside the city but you can get a bus to it from pretty much everywhere. Had a few friends and napier and edinbutgh and i never heard anything bad about them other than the web design course from Napier. I did business with finance. Only city i ever lived in so probably the same for other cities but i loved it so much. best 5 years of my life.
If you are outside of scotland, im not sure how you would go about applying. I think i knew like 5 people out of 50 who was also from scotland, so it was all very diverse with no issues.
Most informative 👌
you have literally gone everywhere! love finding your videos
Loved Edinburgh and hope to go back one day. But it can feel like everything is uphill no matter which direction you’re walking 😊
Great video, mahalo!
I went in December. It was freaking cold but I loved it! There weren't that many tourists plus I got to visit the Christmas market. And you can board a train that takes you to other places like Stirling or even loch Ness.
The Christmas market was pretty awful last Year, easily the worst since it started as the company that were setting it up pulled out at very short notice. This year's market should be much bigger and better.
@@daveaglasgow OK. But I didn't go last year.
Mate, I started watching your video about the DONTS in Brazil because I am Brazilian and will take my partner there soon. However, we live in Edinburgh, so I came to this video and the more I watch you the more I enjoy it! You're great, your vibe is amazing, enthusiastic and funny af. Loveeee it! Thanks for the video.
Good tip on the Edinburgh Airport! Now we'll be ready for the experience.
So the FIRST thing that’s gonna shock ya when coming to Edinburgh - The beauty. Guys, this place is Gorgeous
Truth. For me the most beautiful city in the UK, and I'm English
@@no_soy_rubioEasily my favourite British city aswell.
You should come to Glasgow mate
I remember about your TH-cam describing Wales .
Over Edinburgh ,Scotland was so very good !
Thanks !
Hey Mark, great video
My husband and I visited Glasgow and Edinburgh in September. We took public transportation and walked all over Edinburgh. We didn't have any desire to rent a car. The taxi driver who drove us to Edinburgh airport when our vacation ended said Edinburgh is full of tourists all year, not just in the summer. We had no problems at Edinburgh airport for our 9a.m. flight.
It is full most of the year but July/August is pure crazy, as is New Year. As to July August I would not step foot on the Royal Mile as a city resident..
I'm going in March and this video has gotten me even more excited! And the place I'm staying is really close to grassmarket! I can't wait!
I was in Edinburgh in 2017 and absolutely loved it. Best holiday I had in a long time. Ive always wanted to go back.
Went last summer and it was amazing! I love how walkable the city was. I need to revisit during the fall/winter months. Love the best and worst videos you make.
I moved up to the Central Belt 6 years ago and I still get a thrill looking up at the castle from Princes Street.
I love Scotland. Never in Europe I have encountered so nice people. Except may be in The Netherlands.
Hello from Edinburgh, thanks for pronouncing Edinburgh correctly, nice job. Love this video, thanks for promoting my city 💙
Wife and I were there the first two weeks of October 2023. What an amazing place! Friendly people, incredible sights, and wonderful food.
Currently in "Edinbrah" ,for the 6th time,and still love to come back every year.And of course i do discover something new every time, cause i don't have to stick to the beaten tracks anymore.If you explore the closes,the nooks and crannies,you'll be amazed of what to find.
And yes, going to the city centre by car is hellish.But Lothian Buses offer good transport at reasonable fares.
My mom and I went to Edinburgh in 2016…loved it so much!! We went in August and saw the Military Tattoo and it was incredible. I really loved the pubs and Holyrood House, and the people were super friendly. Can’t wait to take my husband and kids there one day!!
Yes! We absolutely loved Edinburgh and agree with all your points. The history was fascinating and then people were lovely. Have you been to Surgeon's Hall? So fun and weird...
I took Scotrail around the country, spent time in Edinburg staying on the Royal Mile at the Hotel Missoni between Edinburg Castle and St. Giles Cathedral, across from Deacon Brodies. Spent the majority of my 3 weeks in Ft William for training (when the school was open) and the weekends in Edinburg and Glasgow. Edinburg was hands down better! Can't wait to visit there again!
Oh my gosh, I'm headed to London and Edinburgh to look at MBA programs/vacationing next week. I live in the NYC metro area. Spending five days in London then taking the LNER to Edinburgh. My third time in the UK. Absolutely love the UK and can't wait to study business there in the future. Love your channel Mark, great advice as always!
I loved walking on the trails in Arthur’s seat this August
We were just in Edinburgh at the end of Sept and we absolutely LOVED EDINBURGH !!! There was so much cool history and architecture there !!!
We visited the Castle which I thought was worth it. We also did 3 night time walking tours (The Witches tour, the Vaults tour (my favorite) and the City of the Dead Graveyard tour (amazing).
We stayed at the Stay Central on The Cowgate (right next to the Three Sisters Bar which was great) and it was only 1 block from the Royal Mile ( you just go up the Old Fish Market Close across the street and you come out right near St Giles Cathedral in the middle of the Royal Mile). We climbed Arthurs Seat which was rugged but so worth it (wear good running / hiking shoes)
We ate and drank at many of pubs in the Grass Market area (right at the end of The Cowgate Rd) and searched Greyfriars Kirk Yard for Harry Potter tomb stones. There was so much to see and do that didn't cost a lot or was even free. Everting that we did was within walking distance from The Stay Central Hotel(which was nice and the staff were very friendly and even stored our luggage on our last day so we could see a few last sights before our flight out. I would also highly recommend taking the Tram from the Airport to Princess Street and then getting an Uber to get to your hotel.
We had so much fun and still didn't see everything ( like the Ross Fountain and Scott Monument as well as many of the Museums which are all FREE !!!) WE WILL BE BACK !!! 0:02 0:02
Getting married in Edinburgh next year, love always being back home in Scotland and love everything about Edinburgh. Amazing video and really good info, especially about the car rental
I was in Edinburgh for a football match and was pleasantly surprised to find the trams now run from the airport to the harbour (where my premier inn was). Always love a good away day in the capital
Our kid (aka Frog) went to primary school on the Royal Mile - the journey home was a bit of a challenge in the summer! The tram line got extended earlier this year and goes all the way down to Newhaven.
We adore Edinburgh (we met, got together and had our mini moon there).
A big recommendation for O'Olivero Italian restaurant on Grassmarket. We had our first date there!
It’s so pretty. I definitely got my steps when I was there.
I live here. Newtown (it's only 150 years old, this flat). I'm glad you like it, so do we. Although struggling through horizontal sleet in the dark of 5pm in winter can be a bit of a strain. Heavy weather gear is sometimes a good idea.
I absoluteely love how you eventually were able to pronounce Edinburgh as the clip went on. 😉
At the main train station, shops will be open early to meet the needs of those using the train - which is handy if you need a small item. Also, you can take the train to Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Be careful though, as Glasgow has 3 stations. Go visit the royal yacht, go to the Firth of Forth and see the bridges.
Pro tip - if your room has a radiator, it is handy to dry out shoes and socks.
I love Edinburgh..beautiful
I loved it when Delta ran the direct JFK-EDI route. I flew it many times while I was in grad school in Edinburgh. A magical city, and I miss it dearly.
glad you love my city now the trams go down to Newhaven not just to the centre. ❤🏴
My favorite city that I have visited in Europe..It is magical.. And yes I took the tram from the airport and picked up my car at the airport when I headed to the Highlands.. ( also magical)
Perfect timing, I'll be there in a month! Right after Ireland, Wales, and England. I hope 1 day is enough to see the historical sites in the capital there!
This came just in time! I'll be in London with family next month, but some of us want to sneak over to Edinburgh for the day. Sounds like the Royal Mile is the best bet for one day/overnight visit? Thanks so much for this and all of your videos! 😊
went in july this year and i highly recommend getting out and away from the royal mile. i found the village of dean and honestly forgot I was in the capital city its so beautiful and quiet.
When I was in Edinburgh, we visited the Royal Yacht Britannia and it was very cool.
Loved, loved, loved Edinburgh. I did not like Fringe and the crowds, but I loved Edinburgh. Did not like black pudding, surprisingly liked Haggis, and absolutely adored Scotland and its rich history.
We only had four days here. We trained up from London. We were very careful doing our research on price so the train was both smooth and inexpensive… 125 mph- what?
What a beautiful city. Here in mid September. Cold sometimes and windy sometimes and rainy sometimes. But not always. Most of the time it was just great.
And huge parks.
Very walkable city with buses that come frequently. Cabs two are cheaper than London and come quick if you called them online.
We are definitely coming back. There was so much more to see.
Loved visiting at Christmas and New Year 2021/2022.
Edinburgh is indeed a wonderful place! I enjoy these videos and what people think of my home city.
How much does a local take for granted, walk past beautiful places without a though? I always try to interact with visitors, give what I think is advice.
Sounds like you have a nice tip, as they say.... Haste Ye Back! :)
Still working on that road I see 4:05! They were working there about 5 years ago!!
Went to Edinburg last month. It was fantastic, loved it so much but it was very busy. Need to come back.
Another random gem on the royal mile is the camera obscurer , lots of fun for the kids. Also don’t forget the scotch whisky experience which is fun for the adults
Ive always wanted to go there ever since i saw pictures of my great grandfather there during WW2
My wife and I stayed in a fantastic little bed and breakfast about a mile walk from the Royal Mile. Worked out perfectly and we could leave our car parked at the bnb.
I was just in Edinburgh around early September, and yes, parking, traffic, and the crowds are all true. Our hotel warned us they have no parking and to watch out for all the construction going on. We parked near the train station and walked to our hotel. It was not a bad walk, except it was mostly uphill to get there 😅
after many trips to Edinburgh (and Glasgow and the Highlands) have found we do not need a car at all, even our house sits off in some of the smaller villages have been very accessible for public transit, and it is not really that much slower. You do have to be aware of the occasional strikes, however they are very transparent and easy to plan around. Great info, we love Edinburgh and were just there.
Thats right. Edinburgh has a great bus service and cheap. So best not to get a car
Always love your videos, but are you ever going to do Australia? Seems long overdue!
Love Edinburgh and our most recent visit was just a couple weeks ago. Had great weather. We walk or take public transit everywhere. We never rent a car in Scotland. We’ve stayed in both the New and the Old Town. Get your comfy shoes on. We logged in 18,000 to 20,000 steps every day.
Every time I go to Edinburgh it is throwing it down with heavy rain but it's still one of my favourite cities in the world so I guess that says a lot.
You missed the heavy wind gusts, an Edinburgh speciality. The streets intersecting with Princes Street act as funnels reinforcing the wind blowing from the Firth of Forth.
Howdy! I always love your videos and have my passport application beside me. I've never been abroad, but I've always been fascinated by Scotland. Not thanks to Harry Potter, more like Trainspotting. Anyway, is Scotland good for a first time solo traveler abroad? I don't want to drive at all, but I'd certainly take the train to Glasgow from Edinburgh. Also, I'm going to guess Stonehenge is out of the picture, since I don't have time to spend in England. Just another excuse to use my (future) passport! Thank you!
I was in Scotland during the first week of September 2023...it was HOT! But I visited people I knew and they showed me around and not just the popular places. A great time to go with fewer tourists!
Edinburgh Christmas market with a fun fair is beautiful to visit too. Try the city sightseeing tour buses that take you all around and have audio that gives you the history. . You can hop on and hop off
The surrounding areas are good for example portobello by the sea is a 15 min bus ride to the center also East lothian and Glasgow 1 hr away fife is also very beautiful and near explore the boundaries .. dean village , New Haven , leith, portobello, north berwick … not just princes street and the castle 🏰 ❤
As a german, I just love this city 🙂Friendly people, nice architecture (you neeeed to see the cathedral!) - all and on a must see!
❤ Edinburgh! Visited Summer of 2017.
I was just in Edinburgh. It was so cold!! Otherwise, it is a great place to visit. The Tram was great for getting about from the airport. I also didn't have any issues getting through the airport.
Hi Mark, native Scot here. A few points.
1) When you mention the Airport, you show the Parliament !
2) Did you mention Holyroodhouse as the place where the Queen stays in Scotland ? If you didn't it must be my hearing.
3) I agree that Edinburgh isn't car-friendly. On top of that, getting out can be a nightmare. I stay in Glasgow when I come home to Scotland (hello Mum) and finding the M8 motorway to head West can be a hassle without a good satnav.
4) One thing that annoys we native Scots (who want tourists to have a good time in Scotland) is a) the amount of tourist tat in some shops on the Royal Mile and also b) the general rundown atmosphere of Princes Street which used to be a great shopping area.
5) At Festival time, it might be a good idea to stay in Glasgow and commute. And another thing I find slightly annoying about the festival is the general lack of Scottish content (I know it wasn't meant to be a purely Scottish thing, but all the same ...).
6) Two or three things I can recommend. The fudge shop on the right hand side of the Royal Mile as you head towards Holyroodhouse, the Elephant House café where JK Rowling wrote her first stories as a single mother and the Museum of Scotland (which I believe is still free). Also the Zoo which is pretty cool as zoos go. And the Parliament building.
Thanks for coming to my country, love to Jocelyn and the boys. Fáilte gu Alba !
Love Edinburgh (I still salivate over the thought of gelato from Mary's Milk Bar).
You sure do love coming back to Edinburgh 😁
Visited Edinburgh in May of ‘23 and loved the city. One area you missed was Leith where we stayed and Shore which had a lot of restaurants and pubs if one is looking to get out of the Royal Mile for a bit. Also if looking to tour the palace etc, book tickets well in advance. We missed out on the palace as tickets were already sold out.
Hello from Leith ❤
Hello @necroslair my wife and I are looking to travel to UK May 2024. Looking at hiring a camper van and driving England Scotland Ireland. I would love your feedback on this time of year weather, how busy etc any ideas very much appreciated.
@@Unclepaulable May is a good time to visit before peak tourist season kicks in. Weather will be mild, but unpredictable. Bring some warmer clothing and rain jackets, just in case.
All the best from Edinburgh.
Yeah, the hills about kill me. But Royal mile is amazing and was actually the inspiration for Diagon Alley. And it seems every pub has truffle fries! 😀 And wear layers, especially in summer! It can get pretty warm in the sun, but then the random blasts of cold wind and slight drizzle will hit and you'll regret life if you only chose a t-shirt and shorts for the day.
Good advice on the car. I live in Falkirk and I much prefer using Park and Ride or I get the train in. It's a very walkable city. I guess I'm used to the hills and its unique terrain 😆
As a rule, I arrive 3 hours early at Edinburgh airport and relax at the gate 😂
Piece of advice: avoid buying whisky on the Royal Mile and some Scottish themed products. They can be very overpriced.
I also recommend Craigmillar Castle as a short bus ride from the centre. A beautiful ruin. Outlander was filmed there. Used to live across from it :)
4:22 I love those ghost buses.
It's definitely worth venturing away from the Old / New Town. Edinburgh has lots of beautiful neighbourhoods that are joined together and are walking distance from the city centre. Dean Village, Stockbridge, Comely Bank and Inverleith (home to the Botanical gardens) are well worth a visit. If you're lucky enough to visit on a sunny day, Portobello beach is a great option too.
The way you pronounce Edinburgh is interesting...you totally omit the "in" sound :)
We didn't have much trouble at the Edinburgh Airport. Another option is Glasgow and hop on the train to Waverly
Hi Mark great video, as a local I can tell you Edinburgh is the only city in the world where all your journeys on foot are uphill both going to and coming back from your destination, invest in a good pair of shoes and you’ll not only enjoy your visit but you’ll get fitter as a result of your stay.
Traveling from the states to visit family we've been there many a time. Love the city and the country. If you can be sure to visit other areas of the country. St. Andrews, the Highlands, Sterling Castle, the Scottish isles.
There is so much worth seeing outside of the usual tourist areas. Use the excellent public transport and explore more widely, A ten minute bus or tram trip will open everything up.
Exactly thats the best way
The tram extension is now open to Leith. Ideal if you need the cruise terminal or want to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia. Make sure you buy a ticket before you get onboard.