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A PHOTO GUIDE TO EDINBURGH

08/05/2019 Comments : 38

Admittedly, this post was going to be an Instagram guide to Edinburgh but with myself and many others moving away from Instagram (including cosmetics giant Lush) I’ve decided to switch up the post a little and give you the most photogenic places in Edinburgh instead!

Edinburgh is easily one of my most favourite places that I have ever visited. The combination of the old buildings, atmosphere, food and the people not to mention the history, really makes this place worth a visit if you’ve never been! (It’s also a bonus if you like Harry Potter too)

Having done no previous research of good looking streets (I know, BAD travel blogger..) I stumbled across these places by chance. I always like to walk every where and Edinburgh was no exception.

First stop:

West Princes Street Gardens

West princes street garden, flowers

If you want a perfect view of Edinburgh Castle and enjoy flowers, this place is ideal for you. You can rest here on the grass, pose next to the flowers and even watch people practising for theatre. Located on Princes Street (the big shopping hub) it is a beautiful park that you can escape from the crowds and is perfectly photogenic too.

Flowers in West Princes Garden Edinburgh

 

Vistoria Street

Vistoria Street, Edinburgh, colourful

Named as Edinburgh’s prettiest street and very own Diagon Alley, Vistoria Street is the most colourful, eccentric street I’ve come across. With shops of all descriptions (including a Harry Potter shop) and a colourful facade, not only makes it picture perfect but also ideal if quirky, independent businesses are your thing. The street is all cobblestone so, leave your heels at home for this one. Make sure you see it though, even if you don’t want to take any photos!

Calton Hill
Staircase up: Regent Road (South Side) or Royal Terrace (North Side)

Would a guide to the most photogenic places in Edinburgh be complete without a Calton Hill demand? I didn’t think so either! Right in the city centre and up a 5 minute stair climb, you come to view the prettiest panoramic scenes of the city. If Arthur’s seat is too far of a hike for you, this is a really great substitute. Every time I have been up to the top it is fairly quiet and there is a lot of grassy space too if you want to picnic at the very top!

Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Edinburgh,
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND

Not your traditional photogenic suggestion but one I really must put on the list! This treasure trove of illusions is bound to get you snap happy. From a room which makes you feel like you’re amongst the stars, to exploring a mirror maze and even a spinning tunnel, Camera Obsecura is the perfect place to go for a couple of hours. There is also a lot of history behind this place and a traditional telescope but I’ll let them do the history talks! Also on your way out down the stairs is a beautiful glass viewing box of being amongst the houses. I personally fell down the stairs here (read about it here) so don’t get too caught up in the view or your photos!

 

Water of Leith Walkway
24 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 1TQ

A place I stumbled upon by chance through a hidden door in the middle of a wall and somewhere I am so grateful to see! With a waterfall and a bridge that makes you feel like you’re in some sort of fairy tale, this destination needs no words really!

 

The Writers Museum
Lawnmarket, Lady Stair’s Close, Edinburgh EH1 2PA

Now, I am just talking about the outside of the museum with all the old houses and sometimes independent stalls, but if the Writers Museum is your thing, then by all means go in! It’s free and closes at 5pm. We hung around this quiet little street for a while just taking photos.

Last but not least:

The Vennel

Unfortunately not somewhere I managed to stumble across on my travels (a google image will have to do!) but a place everyone talks about.Β  With a perfect view of the castle and a staircase in the front, this passageway makes for a perfect postcard picture. This may be a case of wishing that I did my research before hand… oops
Picture credit: click here.Β 

Shop fronts/Pub worth posing in front of:

Ballantrae Cashmere
46 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB

Rose Street, Edinburgh

Brewhemia
1A Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE

Deacon Brodies Tavern
435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT

That’s all for my postcard worthy places in Edinburgh. Have you been to any of these? Did I miss any out? Let me know!

 

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Comments

  1. Anneka says

    08/05/2019 at 17:37

    Great post ! I will definitely check these spots out when I’m next in Edinburgh.

    Anneka @ New Shades of Hippy
    http://www.newshadesofhippy.com

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:20

      Thank you Anneka! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. jerserry says

    08/05/2019 at 17:40

    your picture are so beautiful! love this post, amazing.

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:20

      Thank you Jess! <3

      Reply
  3. intheflux says

    08/05/2019 at 20:40

    Wow Edinburgh is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. x

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:21

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. lvyles says

    09/05/2019 at 01:36

    I would love to visit there! I’m a bit obsessed with old architecture and would go crazy with all the beautiful old buildings. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:21

      Thanks so much!
      You definitely would love Edinburgh then, the whole town is old architecture!

      Reply
  5. Nyxinked says

    09/05/2019 at 07:09

    I personally LOVED Edinburgh when I visited. So much so that I really wanted to move there!
    Thank you so much for sharing this blog. Your photos are wonderful and the feels are pouring in; I want to go back!

    – Nyxie

    http://www.nyxiesnook.com

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      10/05/2019 at 08:29

      Thanks so much!
      I also want to move there one day! haha

      Reply
  6. Kriti Ghimire says

    09/05/2019 at 07:12

    A nice guide. I would love to visit Edinburgh some time. Thank you
    Kriti | musingsofkriti.wordpress.com |

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:22

      Thanks so much πŸ™‚ I hope you manage to visit!

      Reply
  7. Batool says

    09/05/2019 at 07:18

    These places look beautiful, I have never been but after reading this I am definitely considering it haha! Great post

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:22

      Thanks so much! I hope you make it there, you’ll love it!

      Reply
  8. The Girl in Flat 26 says

    09/05/2019 at 08:54

    What a beautiful post! I’ve only visited Edinburgh once but I’d love to go back so some of these spots have given me a place to start 😊

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:23

      Thank you!
      I definitely would recommend going back if you can. I’m already booking my next trip there!

      Reply
  9. genramsay86 says

    09/05/2019 at 10:22

    Wow Lanark Rd looks like something out of a fairytale. Lovely photos!

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      09/05/2019 at 13:23

      Thank you! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. elenxmai says

    10/05/2019 at 15:02

    This is making me miss Edinburgh so much! We went for a week in April and it’s so lovely to look at your images and know that I’ve also got plenty of memories associated with those locations. I hope you had a great time!
    El x

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      13/05/2019 at 07:59

      Aw, this is such a lovely comment! Thank you!
      I know what you mean about missing Edinburgh, I want to go back already

      Reply
  11. inspirationforwellness says

    10/05/2019 at 18:02

    Gorgeous pictures! My grandma went to school there.

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      13/05/2019 at 07:59

      Thanks so much! She’s a very lucky lady πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Live the Frugal Life (@FrugalLife7) says

    15/05/2019 at 08:32

    Gorgeous photos! These all look so amazingly elegant! Would love to visit there someday. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      15/05/2019 at 10:59

      Thanks so much. I hope you manage to visit one day.

      Reply
  13. Hedy says

    30/05/2019 at 00:16

    These scenes are so pretty! I’m putting this on my travel to-do list.

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      30/05/2019 at 09:19

      Thanks so much Hedy!
      I recommend Edinburgh 1000%

      Reply
  14. karlosinternational says

    06/06/2019 at 20:29

    I love Edinburgh! This makes me want to go back!!!!

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      07/06/2019 at 08:23

      Me too!
      Have you ever tried a battered Mars bar though?

      Reply
  15. addictedtotravel25 says

    19/08/2019 at 14:17

    I love Edinburgh, I definitely haven’t seen it all though and this would be a handy guide to some spots that I haven’t yet seen. All your photos are so good

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      20/08/2019 at 09:48

      Thank you! That is a massive compliment. I love the battered mars bars there. Do you think it’s acceptable to head back just for those?(excluding all the other fab bits)

      Reply
      • addictedtotravel25 says

        20/08/2019 at 09:55

        Oh definitely, they are so filthy but delicious

        Reply
        • kirstindalton says

          20/08/2019 at 11:52

          Agreed!

          Reply
  16. Alice Myles says

    19/08/2019 at 19:02

    Love this! I need to get back to Edinburgh soon!

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      20/08/2019 at 09:49

      Thanks so much!
      Me too πŸ™‚ It’s one of my favourite places!

      Reply
  17. Lee-Anne says

    17/10/2019 at 19:33

    I didn’t realise that Edinburgh was so pretty may have to put it on my travel list

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      18/10/2019 at 08:40

      Definitely an underrated city that’s for sure!

      Reply
  18. Fourfoxsake says

    26/11/2019 at 08:57

    Oh Edinburgh is my absolute best favourite place in the whole world. Seeing all these photos is really making me miss it. It’s my happy place and where my soul lives.

    Reply
    • kirstindalton says

      26/11/2019 at 10:18

      I completely feel the same! I need to go back soon!

      Reply

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