As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh truly has a lot to offer. But it isn’t just merely quantity but a real diversity upon the city’s face.The city is primarily split into seven sectors. Here is an overview of what to expect in each:
The Old Town is the real medieval centre. Eastwards of the Castle Crag, it runs along the Royal Mile to Holyrood. The Old Town was actually listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. A lot of the famous sites such as the Castle and St Giles Cathedral are in this area. This is the main touristic area so be sure to book an Edinburgh Castle Hotel here in terms of accommodation.
The New Town is the other half of the main city centre. It is primarily Georgian (18th century) in its architecture and it’s where the main shopping centre is located. Built in a gridlock pattern, this main commercial area, north of Princes Street Gardens, is also a World Heritage Site.
Stockbridge and Canonmills are two neighbourhoods which are situated north of the New Town. There are a lot of local businesses here to shop, eat and drink at but the main tourist attraction here is the Royal Botanic Garden.
Leith is the port marina of Edinburgh. It is located on the shore of the Firth of Forth and it features the shopping and entertainment complex, Ocean Terminal. It is actually a separate burgh from Edinburgh and so is completely independent from the city.
East Edinburgh features the beach area of Portobello which is a great area to soak up the sea and sun, and the historic village of Duddingston.
South Edinburgh is a student hub and therefore there are many bars and restaurants here to explore. On a touristic level, the Outdoor Playground of the Pentland Hills, and Roslin Chapel are present here too.
West Edinburgh is the area for both Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Rugby Stadium. If you are looking for something outside the city bustle, book a place at a Murrayfield Hotel.
Here, there is a lot to explore. Seven faces. Seven Edinburghs.
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