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Most visitors walk the Royal Mile once, photograph the castle and head home thinking they've seen Edinburgh. They've seen a fraction of it.
Edinburgh Unlocked is a 16-page guide to the city beyond the obvious. I wrote it after twelve years of living in Stockbridge and walking guests through the Old Town. It's what I tell friends when they come to visit.
What's inside
The Royal Mile, section by section, and the closes most people walk straight past
Four hidden villages, from the river gorge at Dean Village to the coast at Cramond
The green spaces locals use, and the best free views of the skyline
The cafés and bakeries worth queuing for, and what to order in each
Where to eat and drink, from a twelve-seat counter in Stockbridge to a whisky bar with hundreds of single malts
The small details most visitors miss, like the Witches' Well and the angel playing bagpipes in St Giles'
What to do when it rains, and where to find the quieter side of the city
Who it's for
First-time visitors who want more than the highlights. Returning visitors who want to go deeper. Anyone who would rather wander with purpose than follow the crowds.
What you get
A 16-page PDF you can read on your phone, tablet or laptop. Instant download.
Recommendations checked September 2026.
Most visitors walk the Royal Mile once, photograph the castle and head home thinking they've seen Edinburgh. They've seen a fraction of it.
Edinburgh Unlocked is a 16-page guide to the city beyond the obvious. I wrote it after twelve years of living in Stockbridge and walking guests through the Old Town. It's what I tell friends when they come to visit.
What's inside
The Royal Mile, section by section, and the closes most people walk straight past
Four hidden villages, from the river gorge at Dean Village to the coast at Cramond
The green spaces locals use, and the best free views of the skyline
The cafés and bakeries worth queuing for, and what to order in each
Where to eat and drink, from a twelve-seat counter in Stockbridge to a whisky bar with hundreds of single malts
The small details most visitors miss, like the Witches' Well and the angel playing bagpipes in St Giles'
What to do when it rains, and where to find the quieter side of the city
Who it's for
First-time visitors who want more than the highlights. Returning visitors who want to go deeper. Anyone who would rather wander with purpose than follow the crowds.
What you get
A 16-page PDF you can read on your phone, tablet or laptop. Instant download.
Recommendations checked September 2026.