Best neighborhoods in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's medieval core, a dense tangle of historic buildings. It was once famed for its ten-storey 'skyscrapers' and narrow closes branching off the High Street.

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Late-18th-century Georgian district laid out on an Enlightenment grid plan. Its streets and squares are named after British royalty and national emblems.

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The Old Town's main drag, running downhill from the castle to Holyrood Palace and described as one of Europe's great walks. It is lined with tall historic tenements and narrow closes.

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A former milling community founded in the 12th century. It has picturesque architecture and the quaint feel of a town preserved in time.

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Edinburgh's port district, a short bus ride from the centre, where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored.

"Edinburgh's port district, a short bus ride from the centre, where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moor"

Square beneath Edinburgh Castle. One of the best places to sit outside with a local pint and watch the world go by.

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A bustling New Town street lined with pubs and music venues. It's a popular nightlife spot with a mix of ages.

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An iconic, picturesque lane in Stockbridge, passed on the walk back to the Water of Leith.

"An iconic, picturesque lane in Stockbridge, passed on the walk back to the Water of Leith."

Harbour area of Leith and one of its coolest parts; despite the name, it is not on the seafront.

"Harbour area of Leith and one of its coolest parts; despite the name, it is not on the seafront."

Closest seafront to the city centre, easily reached at the end of the tram line. It isn't the most beautiful stretch of coast.

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