East Calder

Forth Bridge

Landmark11.8 km

railway bridge in eastern Scotland

Forth Road Bridge

Landmark11.9 km

bridge in east central Scotland

Linlithgow Palace

Historic13.0 km

ruined palace in West Lothian, Scotland, UK

Edinburgh Castle

Historic16.6 km

castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Murrayfield Stadium

Culture14.0 km

rugby stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Edinburgh Zoo

Park12.3 km

zoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Tynecastle Park

Culture14.4 km

Football stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Scottish National Gallery

Museum17.0 km

part of National Galleries Scotland in Edinburgh

Queensferry Crossing

Landmark12.1 km

road bridge across the Firth of Forth, Scotland

Blackness Castle

Historic12.7 km

fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

Museum17.1 km

combined museum in Edinburgh

St Giles' Cathedral

Worship17.2 km

Church of Scotland cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Timberyard

Restaurant★ Michelin££££16.4 km

A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.

AVERY

Restaurant★ Michelin££££16.6 km

When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w

🕐 Tu-Sa 17:00-20:00

Condita

Restaurant★ Michelin££££17.5 km

Just outside the city centre you'll find this smart, understated shop conversion with seasonally changing décor and just six large tables. The cooking takes the form of a surprise menu, with a hand-drawn bookmark picturing some of the ingredients the only hint at what is to come. An interesting and individual streak runs through the cooking, with flavour combinations carefully thought through to enhance one another. The skill of the kitchen is most evident in dishes that extract wonderful flavours from seemingly basic ingredients, like kohlrabi with goat's curd.

LYLA

Restaurant★ Michelin££££18.1 km

Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines. This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.

Heron

Restaurant★ Michelin££££19.4 km

There's such a pleasant feel to this neighbourhood restaurant, courtesy of a bright, clean look that’s matched by warm and unstuffy service. The skilful cooking is founded on fine Scottish produce, whether that be excellent sea trout or the finest berries from Fife. The tasting menu will allow you to make the most of the chefs’ talents, and all fits together like a well-crafted jigsaw. Ask for a table by the window if you want to watch the world go by around the Port of Leith, or opt for a seat at the spacious counter.

🕐 We-Fr 17:30-21:30; Sa,Su 12:00-14:30,17:30-21:30

The Kitchin

Restaurant★ Michelin££££19.4 km

Housed in the historic Port of Leith, this restaurant has been at the forefront of the Edinburgh dining scene for years. It’s no wonder it’s such a success, given the consistent quality found in the balanced, flavoursome dishes that champion seasonal Scottish produce – come in grouse season and you won’t be disappointed. An array of menus includes a well-priced lunch option and the Prestige surprise menu, which offers the most complete experience. Try to get a table by the kitchen, which lets you in on the action via a large viewing window.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:15,18:00-21:30

Martin Wishart

Restaurant★ Michelin££££19.5 km

For over 20 years, Martin Wishart has been welcoming diners to his eponymous restaurant in the historic and characterful port of Leith. Over the years, he has continually tweaked and reassessed the food and the décor, and the bright, modern style of the dining room is a great match for the current cooking. The kitchen shows great skill in marrying top Scottish produce like grouse and Orkney scallops with classic French technique, resulting in dishes that deliver the flavours they promise, with nothing unnecessary on the plate.

🕐 Tu-Th 12:00-14:00,19:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-14:00,18:30-21:30; Sa 12:00-13:30,18:30-21:30

The Scran & Scallie

RestaurantBib Gourmand££16.2 km

Comfort food abounds at this relaxed operation from the Tom Kitchin stable, which positions itself as a real neighbourhood pub, but one that also happens to serve great-tasting food. As this is one of the busiest eateries in Edinburgh, you need to make sure to book if you’re to indulge in the hearty joys of haggis, neeps and tatties, or the signature fish pie that packs in plenty of flavour with its generous helping of seafood. Leave room for dessert too, as the sweet-toothed are well looked after with the likes of vanilla rice pudding.