Your Guide to the Best Edinburgh’s Neighbourhoods, Edinburgh, Scotland

With its historic architecture, cobbled streets and Edinburgh Castle dominating the skyline, the Scottish capital is a beautiful hub of art and creativity that’s brimming with neighbourhoods that each have a unique atmosphere.

You can stop by Newhaven – a fishing village west of Leith, founded in the 1400s or visit Bruntsfield, where James IV gathered the Scottish army he marched to its defeat at Flodden in 1513.

Or perhaps you’d be interested in venturing towards Tollcross & West End, where Edinburgh’s theatre district and conference centre are located in the area west of the castle.

Yet, somehow, most visitors are guilty of spending too much time wandering the cobbled streets and narrow closes of the Old Town and rarely venturing beyond the famous Royal Mile.

But when you take the time to explore some of the city’s lesser-known neighbourhoods, you get to see a mix of what Edinburgh has to offer and really get a sense of the city.

Edinburgh is divided into twelve unique neighbourhood areas, each with its own special charm. During the three years we lived in the city, we slowly combed through all of them, and I can confidently say that some of Edinburgh’s most noteworthy stays, sights and experiences are found off the main tourist trail. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).