Just in Edinburgh at moment with the gf doing the usual stuff Christmas market, castle and zoo tomorrow. Just thought would ask if anyone who knows city better than me if any other good things to do that usually lost as a tourist.

Also any good places to eat?

sack all that other shit off and get pissed.

Compo- my better half & the kids quite like the national museum on Chambers St . It's not far off the Royal Mile. Changing exhibitions ,a bit quirky, good views of Edinburgh from the roof & a decent café in the Atrium.
http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum.aspx

Loads of free art galleries in Edinburgh. Most with good cafes etc if you fancy a bit of culture & a warm -http://www.edinburgh.org/see-do/free-attractions/galleries

The Grassmarket has a few decent pubs although Edinburgh is full of them. If you want to impress the g/f try the Dragonfly. They serve cocktails & all that shyte . The Beehive Inn & the Last Drop are down there as well. All 3 are worth a visit usually.

Loads of places to eat around the City.


Great city but suggest ditch the Zoo unless you're really keen & climb up Arthur's seat instead for panoramic & yes, Compo, romantic views, of the City. The Zoo is a good 'un but wait till you have some bairns in tow. If you do decide on the Zoo the airport bus goes straight past the entrance , number 100 as I recall.

Enjoy.

I am staying in Carlton hotel on the royal mile so got good views from hotel. Cocktails etc are of the cards as she is expecting. Thanks for tips

Who is the father?

[quote="Compo"]Just in Edinburgh at moment with the gf doing the usual stuff Christmas market, castle and zoo tomorrow.

Lets get this straight, you're Justin Edinburgh the Newport manager?

Go to Mary Kings Close, which is the city underneath modern Edinburgh.

Well done on fertilising your lass!