Hiding out of plain sight in Leith, this spot opened by a local chef legend Roberta Hall offers one of the most euro-chic takes on Scottish breakfast, alongside with small plate style brunching.

Hand pressed corn tortillas, fresh takes on taco classics, smokey mezcal based drinks and a lot of flavour to share around your group of pals.

A great choice if you want a good pub grub but you want to avoid spots that seem too tourist centric!

Home of Edinburgh University's historical observatory and an all-round winner when it comes to views over the whole city. Never too busy, but always enough doggies to say hi to.

Leith's most aesthetic vista and the home to many of the areas best eateries and cafes. On a sunny day, locals simply lounge around the Water of Leith with pints or impromptu picnics - partake in the summer day tradition and feel like a real Leither!

A little day trip for anyone with a generous time budget: this chapel made famous by Dan Brown's bestseller is in fact a wonderful place to explore the art of masonry and medieval symbolism. I wouldn't miss out on a walk through the Roslin Glen valley while here - it does feature some steep slopes especially as you descend into and walk out of the valley, but otherwise can be a very relaxing stroll among plentiful flora.

A visit to this island is a bit of an adventure - look up the tide times, otherwise you might get stranded for half a day! You can find remnants of old anti-submarine fortifications and, not surprisingly, amazing views of the Firth of Forth landscape on a clear day.

One of the top views you can get over the city, and it doesn't get any more gothic than this (it hasn't been given the nickname "Gothic Rocket" for nothing!) The space can however get quite tight, especially towards the very top, so please do keep this in mind!

One of Edinbugh's classic movie theatres - featuring indie movies, talks with cinematographers and a movie-lover's perfect cafe.

Bookworm? Then you're surely aware that Scotland was once the home of great authors like Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson - and in this Old Town museum you'll get to see their original manuscripts and rough drafts! Also - the hidden court it's situated in is extremely photogenic!