Home to winding cobblestoned streets sprawling leafy parks and an art scene like no other —
traveling to Edinburgh is endlessly enticing. This insider’s travel guide is packed with
recommendations and tips from Edinburgers in the know ensuring an authentic experience of this
idyllic city off the tourist track. It’s not all about Edinburgh Castle and the National
Museums. Beyond the well-trodden sights there’s a secret side of the city. This travel guide
to Edinburgh includes: • Two-color bold modern design with contemporary illustrations
throughout • Authors are true locals and have been picked for having their fingers on the pulse
and their diverse tastes. Their suggestions and advice sit alongside quotes from Edinburgh
creatives performers volunteers and business leaders to give the book a local feel •
Narrative style throughout making the local personal voice central to every entry •
Structured by six themes and subsequent sub-themes: Eat Drink Shop Art and Culture
Nightlife and Outdoors • Each entry includes its unique address so readers can pinpoint
precisely where they are heading • Each theme ends with a tour spread dedicated to a specific
interest or experience. For example A Literary Tour of Edinburgh Old Town or A Foodie Tour of
Leith Walk Whether you’re a local wanting to explore your home town or a seasoned traveler
looking for your next adventure this beautiful Edinburgh travel guide will uncover a world of
favorite hangout spots and hidden gems. Enjoy the banter at an old-school Leith boozer brace
yourself for a chilly dip at Portobello beach and browse indie boutiques that champion
up-and-coming Scottish design in the elegant Georgian streets of the city's well-to-do West
End. You’ll find secret spots that only a local would know hands-on experiences and ideas for
traveling solo in a pair or in a crowd. There’s even a directory listing online resources
dedicated to health and safety accessibility and places of worship as well as tips on how to
travel sensibly in a post-Covid world without compromising on experience. Toss the usual
tourist tick-list” and plan a trip to Edinburgh that you’ll never forget! From New York and
London to Paris and Amsterdam there are more places to discover with these niche local guides!
Written by the people who call it home the Like A Local series from DK takes you beyond the
tourist track to experience the heart and soul of each city!
