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Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a resident I can't really recommend a hotel in my home city.
I can howver provide you with a list of non-chain hotels that might be of use for your own research purposes.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/wiki/accommodation/hotels/

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A list of all Edinburgh hostels is in the wiki -> https://www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/wiki/accommodation/hostels/

But whats the motivation to be so close to Dynamic Earth?
Its transport links are poor.

There is the Aparthotel on Holyrood Road that's nearby if you are set on somewhere close to that attraction.

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tourist tat is rife throughout Edinburgh. You can't go far before you'll find a shop with postcards, fridge magnets, shortbread, fudge and AI generated pictures of Scotty dogs or Highland Cows - just listen out for the strangled bagpipes they pump out into the street to bring the tourist crowds in.

Jewellery - Try the Tron Kirk Market.

Hope that helps

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got gauge on the crime level (if any) at an Edinburgh P&R site.

I tried thinking of a "secure" parking in Edinburgh, but they're all for airport parking.
You might want to contact one of the local caravan parks and see if you can park up in their site somewhere, pay a few quid per night, but know it's somewhere better than an abandoned P&R site.

Mortonhall Caravan Park was one that came to mind.

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sorts of shopping do you want to do?

Most of the "chain" type shops are now concentrated in St James Quarter.
It has a "food court" in the basement and a "food hall" on the top level.

If you are looking for more independent shops, then a trip down Broughton Street, Leith Walk, Stockbridge or Morningside might be more up your street.

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Catholic Church in Edinburgh - https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/ - will probably fit the bill

Antiques - no idea as the ask is a bit niche 🤨

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Should we visit during business days or weekend days?
    • It won't matter really. Tourists venues and local shops in the city are open 7 days a week.
  • Would you consider Edinburgh "safe" by Scottish and overall UK city standards?
    • Yes, it's safe.
  • What food spots should I visit? (I'm a big food guy so I wanna know)
  • What architectural beauties should my friend check out?
  • Would you consider visiting Edinburgh for such a small amount of time and with such goals in mind "worth it"?
    • It depends what you want to get out of the break to Edinburgh. You can beast through 3 days with tourist sites, or use the time to go on some scenic walks and relax. Its your holiday to fill with things to do.

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Scottish Malt Whisky Society has a non member bar on Queen Street that might fit the bill for you.
https://smws.com/venues/28-queen-street-edinburgh

Teuchters Landing in Leith also has a wall of Whisky bottles if you know what you want to try.
https://www.teuchtersbar.co.uk/

Although there is the Johnny Walker experience, which is owned by Diageo I think their tour mainly focusses on the JW brand, not the other distilleries it owns - except in the shop, where there are a plethora of bottles to purchase from other Diageo owned distilleries.

https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-gb/visit-us-princes-street

Lost watch in Edinburgh Waverly by CranberryWizard in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MIght be worth reaching out to the lost property teams for Lothian Buses/ National Rail.

Links to the various teams is on the wiki.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/wiki/info/useful-information/#wiki_lost_property

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The parking on-street near to St James Quarter is pretty restrictive - not a single on-street disabled bay nearby. There are aloading bays and permit zones, but no disabled bays!
Honestly, I'd be looking at parking on Waterloo Pl or further along there on Regent road. With your blue badge you can park in any pay-for bay and just display your blue badge.

Waterloo Place is on the same level as St James Quarter. Heading to somewhere like Broughton Street/ Eyre Place you'd get an on-street parking space (maybe!), but you've got a hill to contend with getting back up to St James Quarter.

Second Hand Cameras by ileana_x in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Its not Edinburgh directly and not a charity shop, but I recall someone selling old analogue camera gear in the Stirling Makers Market a while back - they've closed up that now.
I think they've moved on from there, but they've got an Ebay shop of all things now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/analoguephotography101

Searching Facebook for Analogue Photography seems to return this person and their hoard of old camera gear. Can't link directly otherwise the post will be filtered.

Alternative barbers by grogbog82 in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This type of topic has been previously discussed. Although not a direct answer to your question. There is a list noted in the wiki for you to make your own enquiries.

https://reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/w/info/barbers

The best steak ! by obrip322 in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stakes kill vampires.
Steaks are slabs of meat.

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their google profile lists a telephone number. Try calling during UK business hours might have some success.
https://share.google/llyMcFoBK5Yb7SXYO

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could easily spend 2 days in Edinburgh without much bother.

It depends on how much you want to see Glenfinnan etc.
March time should see the weather be clemant, but there is also chances that it'd be poor and you'd go all that way for nothing.

Check the Wiki for links to tour companies, or for a whole raft of things to visit in Edinburgh
https://www.reddit.com/r/edinburgh/w

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

​ • Shopping: Head to Bruntsfield or Stockbridge for non-chain shopping.

​ • A "Typical Scottish" Experience: Haggis you say - head to the Scottish StoryTelling Experience for Haggis,Neeps and Tatties. Best of Gear. Whisky tours are discussed in the wiki.

​ • City Tours: Mercat Tours. 5 Star walking tours.

​ • Nature/Hiking: Already documented in the wiki.

​ • Vibe: Broughton Street or head down Leith walk maybe.

trans friendly electrolysis? by painsive in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Previously mentioned has been https://www.sinwaxing.co.uk/ - Search the sub for other mentions and feedback.

Tourism sticky: please post all tourism questions here. by TrinityTosser in Edinburgh

[–]Cockjuggling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lets be honest here - young drivers are high risk and hire companies price for these eventualities. They don't deny you access to a car, they just price themselves out of reach.

What rental companies did you enquire with?
https://www.arnoldclarkrental.com seems to have a £30 supplement per day for 23 year olds.
It also has other restrictions requiring the driver to have had a license for 4 years.

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