**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!
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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!
