City: Scotland
Top Things to do in Scotland
Top Hotels in Scotland
Top 10 Neighborhoods in Scotland, United Kingdom
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Restaurants in Scotland
1. Glenbuck Heritage Village
2. Edinburgh Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,961 reviews
Edinburgh's oldest neighborhood, dating back to medieval times: these small streets are lined with wool shops, pubs and historical monuments.
Reviewed By annemacmillan
When in Edinburgh you must visit The Old Town, .. See the Old Tenement Buildings.. Feel the History of this old Historical Town, with its cobbled streets....Take a walk along the Royal Mile, from the Castle to Holyrood Palace.. You can easily feel what it must've been like living in "Auld Reekie" centuries ago.. and hearing the words being shouted from the tenement windows "Gardy Loo" ..the warning that Waste was going to be thrown out the window...Visit Grassmarket.. and the weekend Farmers Markets... If you looking for souvenirs to take home you will definitely find them here, from the array of shops to choose from,.. if your looking for Cashmere, Whisky., Tablet or some nice Edinburgh Rock..You will find it all in the Old Town and much more.
3. New Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
The modern face of Edinburgh, with lots of restaurants, pubs, museums and galleries.
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
The first thoughts of some people might be that a “new town” is not the sort of place to visit during a touring holiday, but it should be noted here that the term is only used here to differentiate this part of the city centre from the decidedly ancient bit across the road! Edinburgh’s New Town is most definitely worth a long, slow visit. The architecture is mainly Georgian and is a delight of grand buildings and beautiful squares, all set out within a convenient grid pattern. It’s a place where you can visit some nice historic houses and museums as well as very good independent shops, cafes, restaurants and the occasional pub. In other words - there is plenty to do and admire; or even just a place to relax.
4. Merchant City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 761 reviews
Self-guided walking tour maps are available from George Square Tourist Office of Merchant City, now a vibrant historic cafe quarter and designer-shopping mecca. Highlights of this tour, which dates back to medieval times, include the grand neo-classical halls and Georgian townhouses built for Glasgow's rich tobacco barons and shipping merchants.
Reviewed By ian_dempster - Wigan, United Kingdom
Merchant city is a great area full of splendid buildings restaurants bars and as a great vibe. Love the converted fruit market.
5. Footdee (Fittie)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,053 reviews
Reviewed By margaretmH3052CO - Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
This is like going back in time. You wouldn't think you were in Aberdeen. The houses are like little cottages, and just by the sea, and the people who live in them get a great view of Aberdeen beach and the sea, and wild Dolphins putting on a show. Very quaint homes with a lovely Nautical appeal to them. Very quiet too, but expensive to buy.
6. Glasgow West End
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,071 reviews
Reviewed By SharonJT67 - Durham, United Kingdom
An area not to be missed when visiting Glasgow, filled with unique bars & restaurants off Ashton Lane or wander down Byers Road, to eat watch the world go by while eating brunch or lunch such as Little Italy & in close proximity to so many attractions such as the Botanic Gardens which is a 10 minute walk from the city sightseeing bus stop (15) up-to the Great Western Road, it has an abundance of charity shops too if you’re looking for a bargain, one of my favourite areas during our stay & hope to return to explore further.
7. Old Aberdeen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By 601marab - Raleigh, United States
This is the area of the old University of Aberdeen campus, with King's Chapel and the High Street, cobbled streets, green areas, old buildings, tucked between the Sir Duncan Rice Library, St. Machar's Road, and King Street. Wear comfy shoes; cobblestones are not easy to negotiate with high heels...and it's best for walking.
8. City Centre Mural Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Glasgow City Council created the Mural Trail and an associated grant fund for artists to assist residents and visitors in finding and enjoying our amazing city centre street art. It's free, accessible, and full of unique and fun works of art.
Reviewed By Adventure_Steph_H - Bristol, United Kingdom
We really enjoyed spending a few hours wondering around Glasgow finding all of the murals. We used our phones to get around but you could have printed off the map and had that with you if needed. The murals are beautiful works of art although they are not all located close together. We didn't manage to finish the trail but still found a good number of them.
9. Stockbridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
Somehow, in spite of numerous trips to Edinburgh, this was the first time we have visited Stockbridge and it really is rather lovely. Although it isn’t far from the city centre (an easy stroll) Stockbridge has a distinct community feeling all of its own, and one can imagine it being a lovely place to live. The architecture, a mix of fine Georgian and Victorian, is both attractive and interesting and there is a splendid collection of independent shops, cafes, pubs etc. It is certainly worth a visit.
10. South Queensferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By osbornecatherine - Dunleer, Ireland
If in edinburgh take a trip out to this wee village. Fabulous view of the bridges across the Firth and a stroll down the mainstreet is like stepping back in time..... Beautifully maintained old buildings and cobbled streets lend it an air of bygone times and there are plenty of spots to have a coffee or a bite to eat.
