Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hayfield

We've collected top 10 mentioned free attractions in Hayfield from other articles such as The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog, silvertraveladvisor.com, scottishtours.co.uk.

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hayfield

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
4.6 (64082 ratings)4.5 (44933 ratings)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHistorical landmark
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
4.6 (8857 ratings)4.5 (12230 ratings)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksScience MuseumsObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by 10Best
Let Edinburgh–s Top 10 Romantic Attractions Seduce You
"Edinburgh's Camera Obscura (meaning "dark room") is a fascinating and delightful way to take advantage of the wonderful views of the city from Castle Hill. Located immediately beside Edinburgh Castle, this intriguing attraction is housed in a Victorian rooftop chamber at the apex of the Outlook Tower. Inside this mysterious room you can see moving images of Edinburgh's panorama projected onto the walls by the giant periscope."
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"Getting to Camera Obscura : Located on Castlehill, the museum is a 6 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. Photo credit: Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh. Right at the top of the Royal Mile, just a few seconds walk from Edinburgh Castle, is the most fun, interactive museum on this list."
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
4.6 (7230 ratings)4.5 (5872 ratings)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
4.7 (2428 ratings)4.5 (8262 ratings)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
Mountain peakSights & LandmarksLighthousesGeologic FormationsPoints of Interest & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by The Tartan Blanket Co.
The 13 Best Picnic Spots in Edinburgh
"The unfinished acropolis is completely unmistakable - referred to historically as “Edinburgh’s shame”, but any notion of that is wholly absent should you take the journey up the stairs and experience the joy to be found at the summit. Panoramic views of the city, the undulating buildings contoured to the cities foundations. Rugged and beautiful, and uniquely Edinburgh."
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
4.6 (21567 ratings)4.5 (6817 ratings)
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2HG, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 7 Best Parks To Visit in Edinburgh
"Nestled below the castle is this charming, flora-filled park, which features walking paths as well as the Scott Monument and the Ross Fountain. The Ross Bandstand plays home to assorted concerts and special events, including during Edinburgh’s legendary hogmanay, or New Year’s Eve, celebrations as well as a Christmas Market and ‘winter wonderland’ in the lead-up to Christmas."
Mentioned by oneworld365.org
10 Free Things to Do in Edinburgh
"If weather is good you should take a moment to relax in the green corner of Princes Street Gardens. These beautiful gardens are perfect to take a pic nic or read a book. The people of Edinburgh often visit here to meet friends and take time out."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland
"These beautiful gardens lie in a valley that was once occupied by the Nor’ Loch (North Loch), a boggy depression that was drained in the early 19th century. At the gate beside The Mound is the Floral Clock, a..."
Old Calton Cemetery
Old Calton Cemetery
4.7 (20 ratings)4 (60 ratings)
Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG, United Kingdom
CemeterySights & Landmarks
Mentioned by introducingedinburgh.com
Churches and Graveyards in Edinburgh - Religious places
"Old Calton is situated at the foot of Calton Hill and is the resting place of numerous important people including the philosopher David Hume. Inaugurated in 1718, the cemetery had to be altered due to the construction of Waterloo Place in 1819 and was divided into two. As well as the neoclassical memorial of David Hume, it is also worth highlighting the tall black obelisk erected in the memory of a number of political reformers and an enormous statue of Abraham Lincoln which is Scotland’s American Civil War Memorial."
Deuchny Woodland Park
Deuchny Woodland Park
5 (2 ratings)
Perth, PH2 7LL, United Kingdom
Park
Mercat Tours
Mercat Tours
4.6 (786 ratings)
28 Blair St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR, United Kingdom
Tour operatorHistorical landmarkHistorical place museumSightseeing tour agencyTour agency
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Top Attractions in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"The only 5 Star walking tour company in Scotland, Mercat Tours thrill and entertain visitors with their tales of ghastly ghouls, hauntings and mysteries of Edinburgh of old. They offer exclusive access to the renowned Blair Street Underground Vaults, an underground world hidden underneath the streets of the city centre, full of goulish and gory tales of the residents who lived here hundreds of years ago. Since 1985, Mercat Tours have also operated historical tours of the Old Town which are designed to both entertain and educate."
LOVE Gorgie Farm
LOVE Gorgie Farm
4.6 (749 ratings)4 (165 ratings)
51 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA, United Kingdom
FarmSights & LandmarksZooNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by BabyBreaks
30 Things to Do with Kids in Edinburgh in 2021
"Little ones will love this small, family run city farm where they can interact with goats, lambs, chickens and even a tortoise!. There’s also a small playground and some fruit and vegetable gardens – you can purchase the fresh, organic produce at the end of your trip. Address: 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 2LA"
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Fun things to do in Edinburgh with the kids this summer for free
"For the little ones who love animals, LOVE Gorgie Farm is the urban farm that welcomes families to come and meet the farm animals including chickens, ducks, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. They can even learn about the hands-on farming. They also provide birthday events, school trips and farm tours."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
10 fun-filled things to do in Edinburgh with kids
"If your little one loves animals, LOVE Gorgie Farm is a friendly urban farm that offers hands-on educational and learning opportunities for all our visitors. They also hold private functions for birthdays, school trips and farm tours. The best part is that it's free!"
Tolbooth Tavern
Tolbooth Tavern
4.4 (1026 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Atmospheric pub, in a reputedly haunted 16th-century building, with wall lamps and framed pictures.
167 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
PubSights & LandmarksRestaurantHistoric Sites

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Black Medicine Coffee Co
Black Medicine Coffee Co
4.5 (1205 ratings)
Natural wood and cosy decor in a relaxed bohemian hangout serving light lunches, panini and snacks.
2 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9DH, United Kingdom
Coffee shop
Mentioned by keepedinburghthriving.com
The Best Coffee in Edinburgh // Keep Edinburgh Thriving
"Black Medicine Coffee Co has been serving up amazing coffee in Edinburgh since the last millennium – no, really, its been nearly 20 years. Starting with an idea for a café that became a coffee shop, so-named because of the notion that the native peoples of America once called coffee Black Medicine. Over the years It's identity and character as one of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh is a cumulative product of beautiful humans who have been on either side of the machine, without whom they wouldn’t of solidified themselves as one of the best places to grab a coffee in Edinburgh."
Mentioned by Daily Espresso
10 Coffee Shops in Edinburgh You HAVE To Visit
"Named after the Native American’s medicinal use of java, Black Medicine Co. is one of the most fun and vibrant hang-outs in the city, boasting lots of space and a range of interesting seating areas. Staying true to the theme, there’s plenty of quirky wooden carvings and Native American décor inside and there’s a more relaxed vibe in here that’s perfect for meet-ups and brunches with large groups of friends. As well as their signature coffees, locals also go wild for their cold brew recipe, home-made lemonade and an always mouth-watering selection of cakes, soups and sarnies."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in Edinburgh
"Black Medicine Coffee Co. opened in Edinburgh in 1998|© Stuart Kenny. Across the road from Brew Lab is Black Medicine – a vibrant coffee shop in the heart of Edinburgh. The place is named after a Native American word for coffee that translates as ‘Black Medicine’, with decor (including a carved, wooden totem pole) heavily inspired by this culture."
Hotel Chocolat
Hotel Chocolat
5 (1 ratings)
Upmarket chocolatier chain with its own Saint Lucia cocoa plantation. Some branches have cafes.
Unit SU2, 23 205 St James Square, Edinburgh EH1 3AD, United Kingdom
Chocolate shopCafe
Mentioned by Vegan Adventurist
Best vegan desserts and cakes in Edinburgh
"This cafe and shop offer everything a chocolate lover could want from dairy-free hot chocolate, delicious vegan chocolate cake, tarts, vegan chocolate sorbet and vegan choc ice cream. The shop also runs guided chocolate tasting tours if you fancy being a connoisseur for the afternoon. 123 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4EQ, +44 (0)131 228 3144"
Domenico's
Domenico's
4.8 (365 ratings)
Cozy spot for traditional Italian cooking including sandwiches & breakfast plus wines & takeout.
30 Sandport St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EP, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantCafeTakeout RestaurantRestaurantTraditional restaurant

Best Gelato in Hayfield

Söderberg Bakery Shop
Söderberg Bakery Shop
4.4 (193 ratings)
45 Broughton St, Edinburgh, EH1 3JU, United Kingdom
BakeryIce cream shop
Artisan Gelato Edinburgh
Artisan Gelato Edinburgh
4.4 (293 ratings)
A menu featuring classic & creative gelato flavors, plus baked goods, in a modern, rustic space.
21 Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopCafeDessert shop
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Five of the top places for seriously delicious ice cream in Edinburgh
"Last but certainly not least we have Artisan Gelato Edinburgh in the Old Town, with their authentic Italian-looking store that is the perfect backdrop for a shot of your Instagrammable ice cream. Their hand crafted ice cream is to die for and some of their most popular flavours include pistachio bronte Sicily, chocolate orange and cheescake...we will take ten scoops please. One reviewer said it is the "best gelato outside of Italy" and, like their neighbours Over Langshaw Farm, they offer vegan, gluten free and dairy free options."
Over Langshaw Farmhouse Ice Cream
Over Langshaw Farmhouse Ice Cream
4.5 (53 ratings)
Snug "police box" counter-serve offering organic ice cream made in a local creamery, plus coffee.
The, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2AW, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopCoffee shop
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Five of the top places for seriously delicious ice cream in Edinburgh
"This luxury ice creams travels all the way from the Scottish Borders to Edinburgh's doorstep, sold out of a police box in the Grassmarket. Over Langshaw Farm's ice cream is locally known as some of the best gelato in town, made with fresh milk, cream and eggs straight from the family farm. They even offer gluten free, dairy free and vegan options, so there is something to keep everyone happy."

Best Cake Places in Hayfield

Loudons Fountainbridge
Loudons Fountainbridge
4.5 (683 ratings)
Simple, tranquil cafe for home-made breakfasts, pizza and cake, with gluten- and dairy-free choices.
94B Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA, United Kingdom
Brunch restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCake shopCoffee shopLunch restaurantRestaurantTea house
Mentioned by Dickins
Where to enjoy the Yummiest Pancakes in Edinburgh
"If you find yourself in the Fountainbridge area be sure to pop into this light and bright cafe to enjoy brunch or lunch!. Another bonus is they serve up delicious fluffy pancakes. Choose from classic American Style Pancakes, Vegan Blackcurrant Pancakes, or if you’re looking for a healthy boost they also serve Superfood pancakes (pictured below)!"
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Ten Edinburgh breakfasts everyone needs to try
"Loudons is a stylish, spacious café in Fountainbridge that's ideal for getting some work done, or just relaxing on one of the comfy couches. They offer home-made breakfasts and cake, with gluten-free and dairy-free choices too. Their cooked breakfasts also come with a choice of brown and gluten-free bread."
Cuckoo's Bakery
Cuckoo's Bakery
4.6 (161 ratings)
Artisan cupcake bakery and tearoom with traditional and exotic flavours, plus a delivery service.
150 Dundas St, Edinburgh, EH3 5DQ, United Kingdom
Cake shopBakeryCupcake shopDonut shopTea house
Organic Delicious Cafe
Organic Delicious Cafe
4.2 (31 ratings)
Lothian, 26 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DA, United Kingdom
CafeCake shopJuice shopOrganic restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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