24/10/2026
Save this cozy autumn Edinburgh itinerary 👇
My love for this city knows no bounds…
Despite its long & dark history, it holds a magic in the air between it’s narrow closes that no other city can replicate ✨
After 4 visits, here is my curated list of Edinburgh essentials 🤍
WHERE TO STAY (for book lovers)
✨The Stevenson House - the childhood home of 19th-century Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson!
✨ Harry Potter Airbnb (the Castle Nest) - comment HOGWARTS for the exact link!
WHAT TO DO:
✨Edinburgh Castle
✨The Royal Mile
✨Greyfriars Kirkyard
✨Victoria Street
✨Grassmarket Square
✨Calton Hill
✨Calton Burial Ground
✨Arthur’s Seat
✨Scott Monument
✨Princes Street Gardens
TOURS TO JOIN (for the whimsical gouls):
✨Witches walking tour
✨Dark Edinburgh tour
✨Ghost Bus tour
✨Harry Potter walking tour
PUBS FOR CLASSIC VIBES:
✨Deacon Brodie’s Tavern
✨Cold Town House
✨Malt Shovel Inn
✨The World’s End
COZY CAFES:
✨The Milkman
✨Southern Cross Cafe
UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE:
✨The Witchery
UNIQUE COCKTAIL BARS
✨Frankenstein (horror themed)
✨The Cocktail Geeks (rotating pop culture themes)
SWEETS:
✨Mary’s Milk Bar
✨Knoop’s Chocolate Cafe
ICONIC PHOTO SPOTS:
✨The Vennel Viewpoint
✨Circus Lane
HIDDEN GEMS:
✨Dean Village
✨Stockbridge (Sunday there’s a lovely market!)
✨Water of Leith
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