Around Edinburgh..
Whatever your interests, there are no shortage of things to do in Edinburgh. Whether you are planning what to do on your holiday, which attractions or events to visit, where to buy food or simply where to park you will find some useful information following.
Simply click on the links below for more information.
Please be advised, the information following may take you to external web pages not related to Castle View Apartment so please bookmark this site to enable you to return easily.
Tourist Attractions..
Edinburgh Castle
Telephone: +44 (0)131 225 9846
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Telephone: +44 (0) 131 556 5100
The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
Telephone: +44 (0) 131 552 7171
The Scottish Parliament
Telephone: +44 (0)131 348 5200
The Real Mary Kings Close
Telephone: +44 (0)8702 430 160
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Telephone: +44 (0)131 555 5566
Edinburgh Dungeon
Telephone: +44 (0)131 240 1000
Edinburgh Zoo
Telephone: +44 (0)131 334 9171
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)131 220 0441
Theatres..
Edinburgh's Festival and Kings Theatres
Telephone: +44 (0)131 529 6000
Royal Lyceum Theatre
Telephone: +44 (0)131 248 4848
Traverse Theatre
Telephone: +44 (0)131 228 1404
Edinburgh Playhouse
Telephone: +44 (0)8706 063 424
Tours..
Why not arrange a private tour (for your party) with a qualified Tour Guide who has extensive knowledge of the area and its history, heritage and culture. There are tours available to suit all interests, time restrictions and budgets.
We work with Tours In Scotland which is owned and operated by Fiona Maxwell, a 'Blue Badge Guide' (the only qualification endorsed and recognised by VisitScotland). Fiona is also a member of the Tourist Guides Association, the Guild of Drivers Guides and the Guild of Registered Tour Guides.
Tours include:
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street - Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh
The Queen Mothers Scotland
Harry Potter themed tour
Rosslyn Chapel and the Holy Grail - The Da Vinci Code themed tour
Whisky Trail
For more information regarding tours and pricing, please email us at: tours@stay-in-edinburgh.com providing details of your stay (dates, location, party size) and what type of tour you are interested in.
Buying Food..
- Farmers' Market - Edinburgh
Location: Castle Terrace.
Every fortnight (first and third Saturday of every month) the city's farmers' market sets up its stalls under the castle. This is one of the biggest in Scotland with around 40 traders. Here you will find everything from Highland beef, wild boar, organic eggs, beer, juice and veg, fresh shellfish, and the life-saver on a winter's day - hot 'hog roast' rolls.
- The Cutty Sark
Location: 26 Victoria Street.
Tea and coffee haven with jars of loose tea and coffee in copious varieties. Look out for the fiendishly expensive Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee and Jamaican and African teas.
- Eddie's Seafood Market
Location: Southside.
Supplier to many of Edinburgh's best restaurants, the place overflows with sealife: lobsters and langoustines meander around a large tank while exotic sea creatures, including air-freighted delicacies such as Brazilian snapper, spill from boxes on the floor. Scotland's waters provide most of the fish, however, with shell-fish high on the list.
- IJ Mellis Cheesemonger
Location: Victoria Street.
There are 3 Mellis shops in the city centre offering fully matured fresh farmhouse chesses. With years of knowledge, Iain Mellis knows exactly what makes a good cheese and only selects the best British and European cheeses. He even has a hand in ripening them in his maturing rooms. The shops have a Dickensian feel where aroma is high on the list of sensual delights.
- Royal Mile Whiskies
Location: Royal Mile.
Attracting serious whisky drinkers from around the world, this shop sells around 1000 malt whiskies and bourbons from around Scotland, Ireland and further afield, some of them dating back to 1897.
- Grassmarket Stores
Location: Grassmarket Square.
Convenience store where you will be able to buy basics such as milk, newspapers, etc.
- Sainsbury's Local
Location: Morrison Street.
Convenience store for purchasing basics.
- Jenners
Location: Princes Street.
One of Edinburgh's oldest and best loved department stores with food hall on the top.
- Mark's and Spencers
Location: Princes Street (just along from Jenners).
Food Hall in the basement.