[Sonic67]

I will be spending a few days there. Any recommendations on things to see?

[internetuser]

Zoo, castle, dungeon. If its over next few weeks I think te fringe is on

[Sebastalona]

The National Museum of Scotland has opened its doors again after a multi million pound refurbishment and is well worth a visit (especially if the weather is as bad as it's been!).

National Portrait Gallery and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art are both worth seeking out.

You could go for a tour at the Scottish Parliament and see the monstrosity for yourself!

You could also get a tour bus to where I live (South Queensferry) and take a boat tour on the Forth. It will give you a chance to see the Forth Bridge in all it's glory after its 7 year paint job! Looks magnificent!

[FishDUDE]

The camera obscura is worth a look if you like optical illusions and the like, the zoo can be a little windy and lots of hills, when we last went the penguin parade was off. The botanic gardens are worth a visit on a nice day.
Mary kings close was a bit americanised but very cool seeing an actual street under the street.

[internetuser]

Penguins walk is still off. Pandas are canny tho

[nabby]

Originally Posted by Sonic67

I will be spending a few days there. Any recommendations on things to see?

Glenkinchie distillery if you like whisky
Arthur's Seat and the Crags
Roslyn Chapel if you're into Masonic stuff and/or the da Vinci Code

[Sonic67]

Any posh restaurants?

[nabby]

Originally Posted by Sonic67

Any posh restaurants?

The Witchery on the High St used to be one of the best. I'm sure a local will be able to comment on here about it.
The top floor of Harvey Nichols has what's meant to be a good place to eat and great views too.

[Calpolaholic]

Climbed up Arthur's Seat yesterday.. Well worth it for the view of the city and the exercise.

[FishDUDE]

Yeah the witchery by the castle looks nice and the secret garden which is the same place. We've stayed at the hotel a couple of times and it was great but not eaten their as it was a little too posh for my taste and they were fully booked.

[paulyoung666]

Enjoyed the dungeons a couple of years ago , and for some wackyness the fringe festival is good .....

[bobflunkit]

Originally Posted by FishDUDE

Yeah the witchery by the castle looks nice and the secret garden which is the same place. We've stayed at the hotel a couple of times and it was great but not eaten their as it was a little too posh for my taste and they were fully booked.

+1. stayed their for honeymoon after a Gretna green wedding. Food was magnificent. Service great. Guest book is a great read. Stayed in the room jack Nicholson stayed in.

[Kevstir]

Mussle and steak bar down the grass market is great for a meal, the steak is cooked to perfection and baileys cheese cake is amazing, it's not a fancy up market place but certainly one to visit if you like your steak or sea food..