Morningside Travel Guide
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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
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Merchiston
Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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 Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.