Spring weekend · Edinburgh
Spring weekend in Edinburgh
Spring in Edinburgh — blossoms, opening patios, markets and the first warm-evening dinners worth booking.
Frequently added to plansCurated by locals
Top spots in Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat
OutdoorsHolyrood Park
251 m extinct volcano with 360° city views — 45-min climb from the palace.
Dean Village
OutdoorsWater of Leith
Hidden ex-mill village 5 min from Princes Street — Insta gold.
Where to eat
Mary's Milk Bar
$Ice Cream · Grassmarket
Daily-changing gelato and hot chocolate — under-the-castle queues.
Ondine
$$$Seafood · George IV Bridge
Sustainable Scottish shellfish — oysters and lobster thermidor.
The Kitchin
$$$$Modern Scottish · Leith
Tom Kitchin's Michelin-starred 'nature-to-plate' tasting menu.
Timberyard
$$$Modern Scottish · Lady Lawson Street
Cosy warehouse, fire-pit cooking and a serious cocktail list.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Arthur's Seat, Dean Village. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Edinburgh and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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