Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, a compact city of about half a million people built across a chain of extinct volcanic hills. Its Old Town and New Town together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Edinburgh Castle on its rock at one end of the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the other. Visitors come for the medieval closes, the Georgian crescents, free national museums, Arthur's Seat, Scottish seafood and whisky, and the festivals that fill the city every August.
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The Wee Kitchen Cookery School
Evening cooking classes in Leith including Traditional Scottish, Sri Lankan, Vietnamese, Korean and Lebanese street food themes at £75 (~$101) each; contact hello@theweekitchen.co.uk.
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book food tours and the Scotch Whisky Experience ahead during August Festival weeks.
Mention allergies and dietary needs when booking tours; most operators accommodate them if told in advance.
The Scotch Whisky Experience is at the Castle end of the Royal Mile and opens 10:00-20:00.
Edinburgh Farmers' Market closes at 14:00 and Stockbridge Market runs Sundays; check opening times before going.
Walking routes in the Old Town are steep and cobbled; wear flat shoes.
Verify prices on operator websites; the figures here were checked in October 2026 and can change.