SECRET EDINBURGH PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Jack Gillon | 96 pages | 15 Apr 2015 | Amberley Publishing | 9781445639697 | English | Chalford, United Kingdom Secret Edinburgh: An Unusual Guide by Elizabeth Hannah Robinson If you look closely, you can also find McGonagall, and a few other notable names. On top of the nerd factor, you have the spook factor of the Mackenzie Ghost. I love to simply wander in the graveyard and get away from the throngs of tourists around Greyfriar's Bobby. These tours are a wee bit kitschy, and not for everybody's taste. But, after taking their graveyard tour twice, I can highly recommend it as good for both history buffs and thrill seekers. Sadly, nobody on my tours spotted the Mackenzie ghost, but I did see something very strange myself: a black shadow in the shape of a six foot tall man. It was watching me too Needless to say, the experience was thrilling for me! You will find great live music at the Royal Oak, but be aware - this bar is tiny! The bar is quite close to the Royal Mile, and is an old favourite of the locals. The park located next to the University is quite a pleasant one for walking. You may find small vans selling food, buskers singing songs, and dogs fetching sticks. Then make your way through the university for a glimpse of the architecture and student life. Skip to main content. Log in to get trip updates and message other travelers. All Edinburgh Guides. Good for. Dean Village Historic Sites. Cramond Village Historic Sites. Lovecrumbs Restaurants. Dr Neil's Garden Gardens. The Sheep Heid Inn Restaurants. Holyrood Park Parks. Dunbars Close Garden Gardens. City of the Dead Tours City Tours. The Meadows Gardens. Five miles NW of city centre , Edinburgh, Scotland. Old Town , Edinburgh, Scotland. Dean Village. Cramond Village. Dr Neil's Garden. The Sheep Heid Inn. Holyrood Park. Dunbars Close Garden. Lady Stairs House. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Stockbridge Market. New Town. Calton Hill. Greyfriars Kirk. City of the Dead Tours. The Royal Oak. The Meadows. Edinburgh is an easy city to navigate, once you have a map. Walking distances are generally short, but buses are also a great alternative. The bus costs 1. If you have good legs and lungs, do try walking - you will see so much more this way! The village meets up with the water of Leith Walkway, making for a lovely stroll. Ranked 34 of things to do in Edinburgh. Certificate of Excellence Ranked 48 of things to do in Edinburgh. The area is also a nice one to explore - near the arts school, it is filled with second hand bookshops and thrift stores. Ranked of 2, restaurants in Edinburgh. Once every year, they open the small round building to the public, and you can see a small exhibition inside. Ranked 35 of things to do in Edinburgh. The inn is about ten minutes walk from Holyrood Park, and two minutes walk from the hidden Dr. Neil's Garden. Make a day of it! If you are lucky enough to be in Edinburgh on a day with an inversion layer low lying clouds head up to Arthur's Seat to see a view of the castle in the clouds! Ranked 21 of things to do in Edinburgh. Superb views. Do have a look into the other closes and wynds - try the Lady Stairs Close too! Ranked 91 of things to do in Edinburgh. A lovely wee place. Ranked of things to do in Edinburgh. The Botanic Gardens are very close to the Piano Cafe, one of my favourite cafe's in the city. Inside you will find modern stained glass by Eduardo Paolozzi as well as a striking high altar, while the Song School has exquisite murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair. T he Royal Botanic Gardens may cover 70 acres but can still feel over-populated at busy times. Take a short bus right to this quietly appealing garden in the well-preserved 12th century village of Duddingston. Check out the tiny Physic Garden, then consider self-medicating at the nearby Sheep Heid Inn — the oldest licensed premises in Scotland. Garden open daily. So give the plastic barrel ride at the Scotch Whisky Experience a miss and try a gin experience instead. Edinburgh Gin Distillery — handily out of the scrum at the west end of Princes Street — offers three tours, including one that gives you the chance to create your own gin. Open daily, ampm. Lauriston Castle, overlooking the Firth of Forth, offers an unimpeded glimpse of life in Edwardian Edinburgh. Tours Mon-Thurs, Sat and Sun. Grounds open daily, free. No one is able to explain wby a labyrinth of passages and entire rooms were carved out, years ago, beneath what are now quiet suburban streets, but there are plenty of intriguing theories Open daily; booking essential. The wooded grounds are serenely beautiful, particularly in the autumn, making it one of the most soothing places in the city to take some time out. Open daily; 9am to dusk. Gruesome, gripping and more fun than you might think Open daily; 9am-5pm. Open May to October. Find New Takeaway Restaurants In Edinburgh | Occupyd Secret Takeaways More Details Original Title. Unusual Guides. Edinburgh, Scotland. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Secret Edinburgh , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Jul 09, Agustina rated it liked it Shelves: travel. Unlike Secret Dublin and Secret Lisbon, the author of this book seems to have written it exclusively for locals. I was expecting more secrets related to well-known historical figures, such as Mary Queen of Scots, but instead most pages referred to scientists whom I had never heard of and local political figures. If you live in Edinburgh, you will probably love this book. If you are a tourist, you may need to read some other guide as well to learn about some of the stories locals usually know Unlike Secret Dublin and Secret Lisbon, the author of this book seems to have written it exclusively for locals. If you are a tourist, you may need to read some other guide as well to learn about some of the stories locals usually know about. Jun 13, W. Saraband rated it really liked it. The book delivers on what it promises - to guide you through the secret places of Edinburgh. Since I moved to this beautiful city, I have walked around a lot, but I never would have known how much more stuff I could be seeing if it hadn't been for the help of this guide. Aug 17, Hettie rated it did not like it Shelves: non-fiction , travel , woman-writer , scottish-author , scottish-setting , 1-star , architecture. I should have known from the typo on the back cover and the use of the Thistle Chapel roof as the cover image for 'Secret Edinburgh', that this book would be shoddily thrown together. I had high hopes after reading the London version and was horribly disappointed. Marketed as a 'travel book for locals', I was expecting something new and exciting. Instead, I ended up with sights that most tourists would see and facts which are commonly known by any Edinburgh local. I wouldn't even recommend this I should have known from the typo on the back cover and the use of the Thistle Chapel roof as the cover image for 'Secret Edinburgh', that this book would be shoddily thrown together. I wouldn't even recommend this book to people visiting the city - there are far superior books for the price of this thing, which would give you a better view into 'Secret Edinburgh' than this ever did. So disappointed Jan 30, Janet rated it liked it Shelves: place , travel. Interesting--but meant for the person spending a wee bit more time in Edinburgh than I've got! Jun 13, Zoe Wyatt rated it liked it. Not as good as secrets of paris but interesting nevertheless! Jul 29, Gigi rated it really liked it Shelves: nonfiction , scotland. This had some wonderful hidden gems I hadn't read about anywhere else. Feb 07, Clare rated it it was amazing. Amazing book! I've just moved to Edinburgh so it was interesting to see the parts of the city that people including the locals don't always see. Nov 02, Celtic rated it it was amazing Shelves: own , signed. I would say I know Edinburgh fairly well but there's maybe only around half of the entries I knew of beforehand and even less that I knew very much about. And it's well written and Fascinating And it's well written and illustrated, often beautifully so. Pre-book your slot and enjoy a walk through the trees in this scenic spot and see the works of art that are installed throughout the gardens. Located on Rutland Place at the west end of Princes Street, the Edinburgh Gin Distillery produces a delectable range of gins and gin liqueurs. Book a tour of the distillery to learn all about the history of gin and how it's made. You'll see the two gleaming copper stills that make every drop of Edinburgh Gin before tasting a sample for yourself. Dean Village. Follow the peaceful path along the water's edge and towards the west of the city, admiring the distinctive sandstone mills and stylish Tudor revivals en route. The Shore, Leith.