The best bit here is you're calling it Edinburgh, Not Edin-burrow. We love that. Hope you all have a lovely time and enjoy Scotland. All are welcome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ☺

Another Edinburgh Local here, few tips I'd like to share. 1. Imo the best pub two pubs in the centre are Guildford Arms (New Town) and Bow Bar (Old Town, if you can get a seat. Blue Blazer is a great alternative if you can't). Lothian Road and the area next to it also has a lot of great pubs too, Bennets Bar is a must! 2. You can't buy alcohol in shops after 10pm until 9am and they're very strict about it 3. Personally I prefer to take the Airport bus (the 100) from the airport than the tram, cheaper and in a lot of situations much quicker than the tram. 4. Best view in Edinburgh for very little effort imo is just next to the duck pond in Inverleith Park and if you're here during New Year or the end of the Festival is by far the best place to watch the fireworks! 5. Highly recommend checking out the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith, it's a great attraction and has a great tea room. 6. If you fancy it we have some amazing swimming pools dotted all around the city, lots of them from the Victorian times with wonderful history and architecture. Definitely worth checking out! 7. If you're planning on getting a taxi to the airport you can get it to one of the hotels nearby and walk to the terminal (10 minute walk) instead of going right to the airport, it can save you a decent amount of money.

I was just there…I’m in love. Food, people and so much to see and do. I’m 67 and logged 22,000 steps in one day there going up and down the hills. Thanks for making travel seem less intimidating.

An unreal beautiful place. Magical. I envy the people who live there. All the best.

Another way to avoid the parking situation is using the park & rides at the edge of town. Most of them are free, or it's 50p per 24h, and they are well connected to the town by public transport.

I went in December. It was freaking cold but I loved it! There weren't that many tourists plus I got to visit the Christmas market. And you can board a train that takes you to other places like Stirling or even loch Ness.

That was awesome Mark. We live in north east England and visit Edinburgh multiple times a year. As you have said, the Royal Mile is fantastic, but a short walk from there brings you to the Dean Vilage, Stockbridge, Leith or the hidden gem of Duddingston village. Take the tram to it's final stop at Newhaven which has the most magical harbour or venture further along The Forth to the beautiful village of Cramond - if you catch low tide a walk over the causeway to Cramond Island is fantastic. How about South Queensferry underneath the breathtaking Forth Bridge? Another magical place. Aw, so many amazing places to visit and we're looking forward to our annual trip to the Christmas Market in a few weeks 😊

We stayed in a bed and breakfast in Roslin, and took the bus into Edinburgh. One of my favorite cities around the world. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Something that is a must when visiting Edinburgh is Mary Kings Close. It was a real 17th century street that lies underneath the Royal mile.

When we went to Ireland I loved your videos. Now we're planning a Scotland trip......thanks much for videos!!!!

He never gave you the alternative if Edinburgh is in the middle of your trip and you have a car. We did this we drove to our hotel, which is just on the outskirts of Edinburgh, parked our car at a park-and-ride for the public transportation and took public transportation into the city center. It was really very easy no problems at all.

So the FIRST thing that’s gonna shock ya when coming to Edinburgh - The beauty. Guys, this place is Gorgeous

Excelent. There is hardly any "low" season now...Very busy all year, particularly August and New Year season. Update: The tram goes from the airport now (2023), down to Leith/Newhaven and the Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal

Brillant. For someone who doesn’t live here you are spot on. I live here and I agree with all you said.

My husband and I visited Glasgow and Edinburgh in September. We took public transportation and walked all over Edinburgh. We didn't have any desire to rent a car. The taxi driver who drove us to Edinburgh airport when our vacation ended said Edinburgh is full of tourists all year, not just in the summer. We had no problems at Edinburgh airport for our 9a.m. flight.

Hi, Edinburgh local here. I love the airport, I definitely prefer small airports in general (ever been to Turin?) Never seen an airport so busy and yet security controls and passaport controls take NOTHING. Like, controls at the busiest take 5 minutes top. Other than this, I love this city so much and I am glad you did

stayed in Edinburgh for 5 years during my time at university and i loved it so much. Im back in Dunfermline now, just across the bridge but long term; looking to move back. I used to live right next to hollyrood and authurs seat was literally a 2/3 min walk away. Would climb it twice a day during the summer, one in the morning and one at night. Never been so fit and you'd be surprised by how therapeutic getting to enjoy a nice view can be. Can't speak for parking as i dont drive but i do love the bus system, knowing that no matter what time it is, you are at most an hour away from being able to get a bus to where you need to go (unless they've changed it since covid)

I love Scotland. Never in Europe I have encountered so nice people. Except may be in The Netherlands.

Good video. My wife and I spent a few days there this month and had a blast. As crazy as it may sound to some, Edinburgh is an excellent long weekend getaway location from the US. I completely agree that it is a great place to start your adventure if you are an American and have never been to Europe.

Loved Edinburgh and hope to go back one day. But it can feel like everything is uphill no matter which direction you’re walking 😊

Have been following your channel for years. Your content is always great thank you!

Loved, loved, loved Edinburgh. I did not like Fringe and the crowds, but I loved Edinburgh. Did not like black pudding, surprisingly liked Haggis, and absolutely adored Scotland and its rich history.

your videos are amazing! thanks for all the info! :)

I love Edinburgh! Visited there in the spring and autumn and had the best time. What really was spectacular was the architecture and the old cobblestone roads. One of my favorite cities I've ever visited.

Totally agree with your opinion about Edinburgh ❤great video

Amazing video! Going there in 20 days and it helps me a lot! ❤

Hey mate thank you for showing this great vlog

Thanks Prof Wolters! E'burgh was our kid's first solo international trip. They loved it.

Every time I go to Edinburgh it is throwing it down with heavy rain but it's still one of my favourite cities in the world so I guess that says a lot.

Wife and I were there the first two weeks of October 2023. What an amazing place! Friendly people, incredible sights, and wonderful food.

Yes! We absolutely loved Edinburgh and agree with all your points. The history was fascinating and then people were lovely. Have you been to Surgeon's Hall? So fun and weird...

Great video!!

The thing that hit me right between the eyes was your pronunciation of Edinburgh ! Thanks for that. Lovely video of my hometown xx

My mom and I went to Edinburgh in 2016…loved it so much!! We went in August and saw the Military Tattoo and it was incredible. I really loved the pubs and Holyrood House, and the people were super friendly. Can’t wait to take my husband and kids there one day!!

We were just in Edinburgh at the end of Sept and we absolutely LOVED EDINBURGH !!! There was so much cool history and architecture there !!! We visited the Castle which I thought was worth it. We also did 3 night time walking tours (The Witches tour, the Vaults tour (my favorite) and the City of the Dead Graveyard tour (amazing). We stayed at the Stay Central on The Cowgate (right next to the Three Sisters Bar which was great) and it was only 1 block from the Royal Mile ( you just go up the Old Fish Market Close across the street and you come out right near St Giles Cathedral in the middle of the Royal Mile). We climbed Arthurs Seat which was rugged but so worth it (wear good running / hiking shoes) We ate and drank at many of pubs in the Grass Market area (right at the end of The Cowgate Rd) and searched Greyfriars Kirk Yard for Harry Potter tomb stones. There was so much to see and do that didn't cost a lot or was even free. Everting that we did was within walking distance from The Stay Central Hotel(which was nice and the staff were very friendly and even stored our luggage on our last day so we could see a few last sights before our flight out. I would also highly recommend taking the Tram from the Airport to Princess Street and then getting an Uber to get to your hotel. We had so much fun and still didn't see everything ( like the Ross Fountain and Scott Monument as well as many of the Museums which are all FREE !!!) WE WILL BE BACK !!! 0:02 0:02

Currently in "Edinbrah" ,for the 6th time,and still love to come back every year.And of course i do discover something new every time, cause i don't have to stick to the beaten tracks anymore.If you explore the closes,the nooks and crannies,you'll be amazed of what to find. And yes, going to the city centre by car is hellish.But Lothian Buses offer good transport at reasonable fares.

What a great video! I can't wait to visit Edinburgh. I've said it before but I would love to spend a month in Scotland. There are so many beautiful places outside Edinburgh in which to visit.

I love Edinburgh..beautiful

you have literally gone everywhere! love finding your videos

I remember about your KZfaq describing Wales . Over Edinburgh ,Scotland was so very good ! Thanks !

Good tip on the Edinburgh Airport! Now we'll be ready for the experience.

I took Scotrail around the country, spent time in Edinburg staying on the Royal Mile at the Hotel Missoni between Edinburg Castle and St. Giles Cathedral, across from Deacon Brodies. Spent the majority of my 3 weeks in Ft William for training (when the school was open) and the weekends in Edinburg and Glasgow. Edinburg was hands down better! Can't wait to visit there again!

Great video, mahalo!

I ADORE Edinburgh. Great vidéo, thank you. Greetings from Montréal.

Hey Mark, great video

Most informative 👌

Another random gem on the royal mile is the camera obscurer , lots of fun for the kids. Also don’t forget the scotch whisky experience which is fun for the adults

My favorite city that I have visited in Europe..It is magical.. And yes I took the tram from the airport and picked up my car at the airport when I headed to the Highlands.. ( also magical)

I moved up to the Central Belt 6 years ago and I still get a thrill looking up at the castle from Princes Street.

As a native of Edinburgh you provided a very helpful review of the city for tourists - really glad you enjoyed your time here!

Go to Dirty Dick's pub on Rose Street, 5 minutes from The Caledonian Hotel. Excellent Ale, very nice glass pint mugs (we "stole" one with waitress permission), friendly local chaps who love Americans as long as you are polite and food. It's on a pedestrian street. We love chatting with the locals-it makes the trip.

Mate, I started watching your video about the DONTS in Brazil because I am Brazilian and will take my partner there soon. However, we live in Edinburgh, so I came to this video and the more I watch you the more I enjoy it! You're great, your vibe is amazing, enthusiastic and funny af. Loveeee it! Thanks for the video.

I was in Edinburgh in 2017 and absolutely loved it. Best holiday I had in a long time. Ive always wanted to go back.

I'm going in March and this video has gotten me even more excited! And the place I'm staying is really close to grassmarket! I can't wait!

It’s so pretty. I definitely got my steps when I was there.

Always love your videos, mate. One small thing - you mention the Queen at 6:18...nae any more, she doesnae. There's some King fella now... 😉😉

I loved walking on the trails in Arthur’s seat this August

When I was in Edinburgh, we visited the Royal Yacht Britannia and it was very cool.

No-one I know will ever voluntarily drive in Edinburgh. In Glasgow? Yes. But not Edinburgh. If we need to go to Edinburgh for work my colleagues that drive will get the train. Edinburgh has really good public transport too. I love walking in Edinburgh but it can be a bit tricky figuring out how to get places for the first time. It is busy in Edinburgh and getting busier with every visit, but there's plenty to see outside of the tourist hospots too. I avoid the place entirely during the festival cos I don't like crowds. I spend more time in the New Town than the Old Town. I particularly like Stockbridge (especially when the market's on), Dean Village and the walk along Leith Water in between the two is one of my favourites.

Went last summer and it was amazing! I love how walkable the city was. I need to revisit during the fall/winter months. Love the best and worst videos you make.

Loved visiting at Christmas and New Year 2021/2022.

Still working on that road I see 4:05! They were working there about 5 years ago!!

I was in Edinburgh for a football match and was pleasantly surprised to find the trams now run from the airport to the harbour (where my premier inn was). Always love a good away day in the capital

Hello from Edinburgh, thanks for pronouncing Edinburgh correctly, nice job. Love this video, thanks for promoting my city 💙

5-6 o'clock is tea time in most of the UK anyway so turing up to the pub and expecting food after 8 and especially after 9 is and getting any is very lucky. Regardless if you're taking kids or not.

If you really want a hidden gem of Edinburgh, technically it is part of Edinburgh but most people here wouldn't see it that way... take a day trip from South Queensferry by ferry to the Island of Inchcolm... it's often referred to as the Iona of the East and it's stunning... numbers of people allowed to land are controlled by Historic Scotland so it never gets too busy. It comprises of the ruins of a 12th century ancient Abbey, 1st and 2nd world war defences, along with napoleonic war defences that you can explore freely... if you get lucky you might be able to pre-book a guided tour with one of the monks from the local area (not from the island, they no longer reside there) depending on time of year and which ferry sailing company you choose (i believe there are only two companies who sail there and it depends on time of year and they are both weather dependant?) to sail with. You won't be disappointed and the the cost is stupidly cheap, even for a local... be warned though, take a picnic and water with you because the only shop on the small island is very limited in what it sells... also take warm clothing with you because even though it might be a warm/hot day on land, it can be damn cold out on the water!

Been up to Edinburgh four times this year as my office is based up there (I live in Manchester); had to watch this the second it dropped. For me the worst thing about Edinburgh is having to leave the place...

Hi Mark, native Scot here. A few points. 1) When you mention the Airport, you show the Parliament ! 2) Did you mention Holyroodhouse as the place where the Queen stays in Scotland ? If you didn't it must be my hearing. 3) I agree that Edinburgh isn't car-friendly. On top of that, getting out can be a nightmare. I stay in Glasgow when I come home to Scotland (hello Mum) and finding the M8 motorway to head West can be a hassle without a good satnav. 4) One thing that annoys we native Scots (who want tourists to have a good time in Scotland) is a) the amount of tourist tat in some shops on the Royal Mile and also b) the general rundown atmosphere of Princes Street which used to be a great shopping area. 5) At Festival time, it might be a good idea to stay in Glasgow and commute. And another thing I find slightly annoying about the festival is the general lack of Scottish content (I know it wasn't meant to be a purely Scottish thing, but all the same ...). 6) Two or three things I can recommend. The fudge shop on the right hand side of the Royal Mile as you head towards Holyroodhouse, the Elephant House café where JK Rowling wrote her first stories as a single mother and the Museum of Scotland (which I believe is still free). Also the Zoo which is pretty cool as zoos go. And the Parliament building. Thanks for coming to my country, love to Jocelyn and the boys. Fáilte gu Alba !

Getting married in Edinburgh next year, love always being back home in Scotland and love everything about Edinburgh. Amazing video and really good info, especially about the car rental

Went to Edinburg last month. It was fantastic, loved it so much but it was very busy. Need to come back.

The surrounding areas are good for example portobello by the sea is a 15 min bus ride to the center also East lothian and Glasgow 1 hr away fife is also very beautiful and near explore the boundaries .. dean village , New Haven , leith, portobello, north berwick … not just princes street and the castle 🏰 ❤

went in july this year and i highly recommend getting out and away from the royal mile. i found the village of dean and honestly forgot I was in the capital city its so beautiful and quiet.

Love Edinburgh and our most recent visit was just a couple weeks ago. Had great weather. We walk or take public transit everywhere. We never rent a car in Scotland. We’ve stayed in both the New and the Old Town. Get your comfy shoes on. We logged in 18,000 to 20,000 steps every day.

Edinburgh looks like a great city to visit.

Our kid (aka Frog) went to primary school on the Royal Mile - the journey home was a bit of a challenge in the summer! The tram line got extended earlier this year and goes all the way down to Newhaven.

Oh my gosh, I'm headed to London and Edinburgh to look at MBA programs/vacationing next week. I live in the NYC metro area. Spending five days in London then taking the LNER to Edinburgh. My third time in the UK. Absolutely love the UK and can't wait to study business there in the future. Love your channel Mark, great advice as always!

Traveling from the states to visit family we've been there many a time. Love the city and the country. If you can be sure to visit other areas of the country. St. Andrews, the Highlands, Sterling Castle, the Scottish isles.

glad you love my city now the trams go down to Newhaven not just to the centre. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I was just in Edinburgh around early September, and yes, parking, traffic, and the crowds are all true. Our hotel warned us they have no parking and to watch out for all the construction going on. We parked near the train station and walked to our hotel. It was not a bad walk, except it was mostly uphill to get there 😅

Perfect timing, I'll be there in a month! Right after Ireland, Wales, and England. I hope 1 day is enough to see the historical sites in the capital there!

❤ Edinburgh! Visited Summer of 2017.

We adore Edinburgh (we met, got together and had our mini moon there). A big recommendation for O'Olivero Italian restaurant on Grassmarket. We had our first date there!

I was just in Edinburgh. It was so cold!! Otherwise, it is a great place to visit. The Tram was great for getting about from the airport. I also didn't have any issues getting through the airport.

after many trips to Edinburgh (and Glasgow and the Highlands) have found we do not need a car at all, even our house sits off in some of the smaller villages have been very accessible for public transit, and it is not really that much slower. You do have to be aware of the occasional strikes, however they are very transparent and easy to plan around. Great info, we love Edinburgh and were just there.

I know this is an old video as you are showing the old St James Centre. It is gone and has been turned into the St James Quarter. I think you need to come back to this city. There is, as you say, more to see in the city than the Royal Mile. I don't know if you went to Edinburgh Zoo or down the Dean Village or to Leith and Portobello. Also check Craigmillar Castle in the South of the city. Oh and the Tram now runs from the Airport to Newhaven on the Coast of the Firth Of Forth.

Edinburgh Christmas market with a fun fair is beautiful to visit too. Try the city sightseeing tour buses that take you all around and have audio that gives you the history. . You can hop on and hop off

At the main train station, shops will be open early to meet the needs of those using the train - which is handy if you need a small item. Also, you can take the train to Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Be careful though, as Glasgow has 3 stations. Go visit the royal yacht, go to the Firth of Forth and see the bridges. Pro tip - if your room has a radiator, it is handy to dry out shoes and socks.

I live here. Newtown (it's only 150 years old, this flat). I'm glad you like it, so do we. Although struggling through horizontal sleet in the dark of 5pm in winter can be a bit of a strain. Heavy weather gear is sometimes a good idea.

There is so much worth seeing outside of the usual tourist areas. Use the excellent public transport and explore more widely, A ten minute bus or tram trip will open everything up.

I loved it when Delta ran the direct JFK-EDI route. I flew it many times while I was in grad school in Edinburgh. A magical city, and I miss it dearly.

Love Edinburgh (I still salivate over the thought of gelato from Mary's Milk Bar).

This came just in time! I'll be in London with family next month, but some of us want to sneak over to Edinburgh for the day. Sounds like the Royal Mile is the best bet for one day/overnight visit? Thanks so much for this and all of your videos! 😊

I absoluteely love how you eventually were able to pronounce Edinburgh as the clip went on. 😉

The first part is exactly why I ALWAYS get the train when I visit Edinburgh. I have absolutely no reason to use the car, especially when the train only takes 2-3 hours from where I live compared to a 4-5 hour drive followed by one of the worst places to bring your car to. Takes you straight into the city centre, where I can easily walk to all the main sights, or catch a bus to the university. The tram service has now opened its full extension eastwards to Leith, so you have more parts of the city reachable by tram, which has become a full cross-city service as opposed to just a city-airport shuttle.

I was in Scotland during the first week of September 2023...it was HOT! But I visited people I knew and they showed me around and not just the popular places. A great time to go with fewer tourists!

We didn't have much trouble at the Edinburgh Airport. Another option is Glasgow and hop on the train to Waverly

As a Dundonian I love Edinburgh especially at Fringe Festival Time. A bit like London though do not think I could live there 365. Just too many people all the time although there are plenty quiet spots if you know were to look.

Another great Museum in Edinburgh is the Museum of Scotland. I was there about 2019 they had a temporary dino exhibition.

You sure do love coming back to Edinburgh 😁

My wife and I stayed in a fantastic little bed and breakfast about a mile walk from the Royal Mile. Worked out perfectly and we could leave our car parked at the bnb.