The Edinburgh Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday from 9am to 2pm on Castle Terrace under the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. You'll find a huge variety of fresh local produce from over 50 specialist producers.

Head 10 minutes south of the city centre by foot and you'll find the neighbouring areas of Bruntsfield and Morningside, just beyond the beautiful green expanse of the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links.   

Take a ten minute walk north of the city centre to the area of Stockbridge with its stylish bars, cafes, art shops and boutiques.  Visit on a Sunday, between 10am and 5pm, to enjoy the weekly food and crafts market.

Summerhall, the former Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, is now a creative hub for the arts with studio and workshop spaces, and an exciting year round programme of public events.

Arthur’s Seat, the highest point of Holyrood Park, is the remains of a volcano which can be climbed and explored via the many footpaths. Stone and flint tools found here reveal human activity as far back as 5000 BC.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. Take a walk around and admire the beautifully manicured gardens.

Take Lothian Bus number 11 through Morningside to The Hermitage to start this 2.75 mile walk. It combines the wooded nature reserve of the Hermitage of Braid with an ascent of Blackford Hill and fantastic views.

Take Lothian Bus number 22 from the city centre to The Shore at Leith for an eclectic choice of places to eat and drink in a setting which mixes historic sites with contemporary developments.

Located four miles north west of the city centre, Cramond is an historic fishing village on the Firth of Forth complete with a quaint row of whitewashed houses, cafes and a small sandy beach.