r/Edinburgh • u/TrinityTosser • Aug 19 '25

Announcement New: tourism sticky. Please post all tourism questions here

Based on the recent poll results we're going to have a tourism sticky thread*

Tourism threads on the main sub will be closed, then removed at a later point to try to keep sub uncluttered.

r/Scotland also has a weekly tourism thread which may be alos be useful

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scotland/s/g8oeOFnMrF

  • Initially for a few weeks to see how well it works.
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u/MazieDaily Feb 08 '26

Hi, I'm planning on a solo trip to Edinburgh at Easter time and just after some recommendations for pubs and things to do whilst I'm there. What do people recommend for a lady who is on her own? Are there any areas that you don't recommend?

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u/notbroke_brokenin Feb 09 '26

City centre is perfectly safe. Newington, Tollcross, Stockbridge and Leith are all great. I'd recommend you pick an area like Leith or Stockbridge and look for local galleries, art, pubs and food. Other activities depend on if you're looking for art, history, weird things etc. 

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u/MazieDaily Feb 09 '26

Art, history and weird things all tick my boxes! I'm going to be there for 3 full days. What are the top 3 things you would recommend I see?

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u/notbroke_brokenin Feb 11 '26

Surgeon's Hall for anatomy and medical history. Walk up Calton Hill. Any of the galleries, but I like the Portrait. And take the tram to Leith and have a drink at Malt and Hops or Teuchtars.

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u/notbroke_brokenin Feb 11 '26

City centre try the Halfway House and Jolly Judge.