19 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Edinburgh

These 19 tips to know before visiting Edinburgh are what I wish I knew before my trip to Edinburgh, Scotland.
Hopefully these travel tips will help you from making some of my mistakes when traveling through Edinburgh!
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  • @camdendavid
    @camdendavid4 ай бұрын

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  • @sophietalbot4578
    @sophietalbot4578Ай бұрын

    I’ve just firmed uni of Edinburgh and when we visited we went to Mary kings close it was so good kind of like the London dungeons!

  • @jayeshotts5473
    @jayeshotts547320 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the tips! Going to Edinburgh end of the month !

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    20 күн бұрын

    Have a great trip!

  • @barbarawillis5187
    @barbarawillis51873 ай бұрын

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome :)

  • @AMEENHAI
    @AMEENHAIАй бұрын

    The "shoes Notice" is very important, you need a good and water proof shoes, actually the shoes were my only problem in Edinburgh, the main problem was walking uphil and downhill

  • @pciochetto
    @pciochetto19 күн бұрын

    Hey bro. Loved the video. Great energy. Compact info . Efficient. Were from NY heading to Scotland in August. 3days Edinburgh. 3Days Glascow, and a random as of now still unplanned 6 days in the Highlands. Cheers!

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    19 күн бұрын

    Sounds like you've got a great trip planned -- Hope you have a great time and I appreciate the support!

  • @moiraedwards57
    @moiraedwards573 ай бұрын

    Don’t miss Portobello beach as a place to visit! People never think that would be in a City.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! Looking forward to checking it out during my next visit :)

  • @MrCherryJuice

    @MrCherryJuice

    3 ай бұрын

    And the Shore down in Leith. With the tram it is now easier than than ever for visitors to find their way there.

  • @heartsineurope

    @heartsineurope

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@MrCherryJuiceOr just head towards the stale smell of pish 😂

  • @MrCherryJuice

    @MrCherryJuice

    Ай бұрын

    @@shaaa6434 As a former resident and someone who visits annually (my daughter lives there) I can confirm that Edinburgh is safe, welcomes foreigners (there are many living there and/or attending university) and it is fine for women. If your accommodation is away from the city centre there are buses and a tram line. It is a very walkable city, so you might want to consider staying close to the city centre. If you are considering a place to stay, check it out using Google Maps and Google Street View. The latter in particular will let you see the building and the area. And you can move through the streets to get an idea of the setting and what you would be walking through. Overall, once away from the Old Town and the shopping area in the New Town the city, aside from the main streets is surprisingly quiet.

  • @Code-on-TRIPapp

    @Code-on-TRIPapp

    Ай бұрын

    😊Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

  • @sco0tpa
    @sco0tpa21 күн бұрын

    I like the efficiency of these videos

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    21 күн бұрын

    Glad to hear it. I'll keep making them :)

  • @kieran420peanut
    @kieran420peanut2 ай бұрын

    If you want more of a challenge and also have bus links from the city center to the Pentland Hills for a nice little hike just on tbe outskirts of the citys southside. Bus only takes less than 30 min.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I'll check this out during my next visit :)

  • @Code-on-TRIPapp

    @Code-on-TRIPapp

    Ай бұрын

    😊 Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

  • @user-tq5fj6yy6t
    @user-tq5fj6yy6t2 ай бұрын

    As an Edinburgh-based, but globally mobile (business and pleasure) person, this channel is right in my wheelhouse. Subscribed - and I hope to work through most of your videos in due course. One of the few channels to also highlight how under-appreciated the Water of Leith is. Although I would add that while most of the walk is quite wonderful in its own right, it also allows for several pit stops into the less touristy but pleasant parts of the city that also have quite good bars, cafes, and minor (but not swamped) attractions. I’ve actually noticed in recent years and months more visitors - particularly Americans - venturing into the increasingly trendy parts of Leith itself.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    2 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the channel! Really appreciate the support and you taking the time to share your perspective. Cheers

  • @chichipotter4487
    @chichipotter448725 күн бұрын

    Subscribed~~ Brilliant recommendations. I am going there in Aug 2024 and thought five days might be too much. I think not! This is exactly the sort of advice I need. (Very admirable of you to not film the graveyard.) Thank you ~!!

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    24 күн бұрын

    Welcome to the community :) Hope you have a great time in August!

  • @Andrew-cg2zl
    @Andrew-cg2zl3 ай бұрын

    another banging video! great

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed!

  • @Code-on-TRIPapp

    @Code-on-TRIPapp

    Ай бұрын

    Awesome video! Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

  • @yourdoulabrandie1853
    @yourdoulabrandie18532 күн бұрын

    Does the train from Edinburgh to London provide a beautiful scenery, our is it cut straight through the cities?

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    2 күн бұрын

    I found it to be pretty scenic :)

  • @theidk9567
    @theidk9567Ай бұрын

    Sure, take train that is 4 times as much as a flight, no thanks. But that's all the trains in the UK - swiss prices, average experience. But good vid, thanks for the tips. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I'm happy I visited.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching :)

  • @yanleonardo5434
    @yanleonardo543422 күн бұрын

    Where can I find the train tickets? I'm going to edinburg from London but I'm kind of lost about it

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    22 күн бұрын

    This is the site I used and I believe it's an official platform (not a 3rd party vendor): www.lner.co.uk/

  • @user-gg5to8by7p
    @user-gg5to8by7p3 ай бұрын

    Scotland is a very beautiful magical marvellous country.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    3 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more :)

  • @user-gg5to8by7p

    @user-gg5to8by7p

    3 ай бұрын

    Please chase humza yousaf immediately 🙏

  • @jameso8711
    @jameso8711Ай бұрын

    Which area did you specifically stay in?

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    Ай бұрын

    I was over near Comely Bank

  • @sarahpalmisano9080
    @sarahpalmisano90804 ай бұрын

    7 at least, 8 on a good day 🫡

  • @theotherjohnfleming
    @theotherjohnfleming2 ай бұрын

    Royale Mile???

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    2 ай бұрын

    What about it haha?

  • @JoseMartins-nr3jv
    @JoseMartins-nr3jvАй бұрын

    Canada Nova Scotia Halifax 🇨🇦 And United Kingdom Scotland Edinburgh 🇬🇧

  • @Nicky86Min

    @Nicky86Min

    16 күн бұрын

    Get that flag away, it's this 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @grahamsneddon9196
    @grahamsneddon91967 күн бұрын

    Fur locals it's mair like EMBRA

  • @MrAshbash2011
    @MrAshbash20119 күн бұрын

    I feel you didn’t go to the right places. London is an amazing food city. From Michelin starred places to street vendors. I live up north and Manchester is a fab food city, as well as Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool. You seem like the kinda guy who enjoys more ‘local culture’ - honestly the best I’ve had in the UK, have been in those places you wouldn’t expect. I’ve recently been to Japan where I expected an amazing array of various dishes. The food was good, but perhaps not as good as we could have had. Turns out family mart and 7eleven is their ‘go to’. Keep an open mind as superficial first glances doesn’t sum up a countries cuisine or our offering.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    9 күн бұрын

    I appreciate you sharing this. If you have any specific restaurant recommendations, let me know!

  • @kchoog
    @kchoog2 ай бұрын

    Nope. Not going to a graveyard. Too many energies coming to get me 😂

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    2 ай бұрын

    But it's soooooo beautiful

  • @sheevpapapalpatine6617
    @sheevpapapalpatine6617Ай бұрын

    Don't listen to him. Get a flight. 10x cheaper and 7x faster

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    Ай бұрын

    Definitely an option but I'd still prefer the train. Might end up being cheaper for travelers with lots of bags or traveling as a family. Most of those cheap flights on low cost carriers charge an arm and a leg for bags. Train also cuts out the time commuting to and from the airport, checking bags, security, etc. But you're right -- a flight might be the better option for some folks

  • @laks2804

    @laks2804

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@camdendavid true broda, considering as a tall person in a budget airline with small seats and costs extra for checked in bag, is almost equivalent to train and also the hassle of boarding the flight is tiresome than that of train, plus the views u get on train is also another amazing experience, I'm planning to take overnight trains on some parts while doing a 10 day itenary to UK next month since could save hotel cost too!! Anyways everyone wherever u r travelling, just be safe and careful and enjoy the experience 😊

  • @robg4729

    @robg4729

    19 күн бұрын

    So a return flight is less than £25 from London to Edinburgh? and takes 38 minutes in total to arrive at the airport 90- 120 minutes before your flight, check in, go through security, fly for 70 minutes, off board, pick up your bags then travel into London from Stansted/Gatwick/Luton or Heathrow? That's amazing.

  • @albin2232
    @albin22323 ай бұрын

    No. The correct pronunciation is Edin-Bo-Row.

  • @camdendavid

    @camdendavid

    3 ай бұрын

    I say we put it to a vote. Locals - please respond haha

  • @stuneil4804

    @stuneil4804

    3 ай бұрын

    @@camdendavid Your way, not his. Edinburgh native here.

  • @heartsineurope

    @heartsineurope

    2 ай бұрын

    Edinburgh native also, its "Edin-bruh"

  • @duncancallum

    @duncancallum

    2 ай бұрын

    @@camdendavid Edinburra to me and 95% of the folks who live there, my sister who is 82 still calls it that way the same as i have said.

  • @FioLolo-fi5jy

    @FioLolo-fi5jy

    2 ай бұрын

    @@heartsineurope NO IT ISN'T. EDIN-BUH-RUH. Not Edin-Bruh.

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