Morningside Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Edinburgh. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Edinburgh Castle
This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
Edinburgh Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Princes Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Marchmont
Visitors to Marchmont enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Meadows is worth a stop.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and The Meadows while in the area.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Princes Street to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
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- More holiday ideas
- Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
- Braid Hills Golf Course
- Dominion Cinema
- Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh Zoo
- University of Edinburgh
- George Street
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Royal Highland Centre
- Arthur's Seat
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- St. Andrew Square
- Edinburgh Port
- Heriot-Watt University
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Princes Street Gardens
- Portobello Beach
- Calton Hill