Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Limekilns

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Limekilns

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
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 mummytravels
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"Start at the end Princes Street and climb the staircase up the hill for some of the best views over the city – from here you can see out to the castle and over to Arthur’s Seat. Home to the National Monument, designed to be a replica of the Parthenon in Athens but never finished, it’s also where you’ll find the huge Nelson monument. At 1pm, the time ball here drops – designed to be seen by ships far our at sea, the castle’s One O’Clock gun was added as bad weather meant the ball couldn’t always be seen."
Mentioned by Finding the Universe
The Best Photography Locations in Edinburgh
"One of the most iconic views from Edinburgh is from atop Calton Hill, looking across Princes Street towards the castle, and placing the Dugald Stewart Monument in the foreground of your frame. This is a really lovely composition, and this image is often used to represent Edinburgh in photos around the world. You can shoot this particular shot either with a wide angle, or you can back up a bit and use a longer lens to compress the different elements together."
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 The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog
21 Best Things to do in Edinburgh Scotland (That You Should Not Miss)
"Princes Street Gardens is located in the middle of Edinburgh, right beneath the castle. They used to be the site of the Nor Loch – the North Loch which was drained when the New Town was built in the 1760s. The gardens have a wonderful view of the castle, and it is a great place to stroll or stop for a picnic."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in 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 working clock laid out in flowers; it was first created in 1903 and the design changes every year."
Mentioned by Connor Mollison Photography
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"The gardens serve as a large public park that runs parallel to Princes Street, divided into east and west by the castle’s mound. Before it was the garden grounds, it was the Nor Loch defensive lake. The Nor Loch sat before the castle until the 18th century."
Dr Neil's Garden
Dr Neil's Garden
4.8 (459 ratings)5 (73 ratings)
Set beside a serene pond, this hidden garden features blooming plants, flowers & winding paths.
15 Old Church Ln, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3PX, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"Also known as Edinburgh’s Secret Garden and on the other side of Holyrood Park from Edinburgh city centre, Dr Neil’s Garden is a heaven of tranquillity and a font of inspiration for artists, musicians and writers. It was originally created by Drs Nancy and Andrew Neil, who had a keen interest in horticulture and medicine. Child friendly: yes Address: Dr Neil’s Garden, Old Church Lane, Duddingston Village, Edinburgh EH15 3PX Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 10am – 5pm More information on visiting this garden"
Mentioned by The Tartan Blanket Co.
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"Dr Neil’s Garden is a wonderfully quaint place to wile away an afternoon or as a pit-stop on your way up to Arthur’s Seat. Tip: If you're lucky you may catch deer cooling off in the nearby Loch. *Guide-dog friendly!"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland
"Edinburgh’s quintessential secret garden, in the shadow of a 12th-century kirk, is one of the most peaceful green spaces in Scotland. Cultivated in the 1960s by doctors Andrew and Nancy Neil from a scrappy piece..."
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park
4.7 (9981 ratings)4.5 (2533 ratings)
Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch.
Queen's Dr, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG, United Kingdom
ParkSights & LandmarksCastles
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
4.6 (316 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Place of Roman Catholic worship, designed by James Gillespie Graham and opened in 1814.
61 York Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, United Kingdom
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksCatholic churchChurchPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by world-guides.com
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"Address: 61 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 556 1798 This popular Roman Catholic church dates back to 1814, being designed by James Gillespie Graham. Each month on the third Tuesday, look out for the organ and choir recitals. The adjacent Cafe Camino provides a rather tempting menu, offering bacon sandwiches, freshly made soup, lunchboxes for children, a choice of beverages (including coffee, tea, wine, beer and cider) and tubs of locally produced ice cream."
Mentioned by reserveapartments.co.uk
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"St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, originally called the Chapel of St Mary’s, held its first masses in August 1814. The Cathedral houses the National Shrine of St Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, and even has an underground passage leading to a priest’s house in York Place. It wasn’t until the 1970s that passers by could see the Cathedral in its full splendor when tenements in front of the building were demolished."
Play Bugs
Play Bugs
3.9 (20 ratings)4 (21 ratings)
Unit 24, Little Mill Business Park, Linlithgow Bridge, Bridge, Linlithgow, EH49 7DA, United Kingdom
Indoor playgroundNature & ParksPlaygrounds
Lochore Meadows
Lochore Meadows
4.6 (1977 ratings)4.5 (100 ratings)
Grassy sprawl centered on a lake with a loop trail, fishing & water sports, plus a golf course.
Crosshill, Lochgelly, KY5 8BA, United Kingdom
Country parkNature & ParksPark

Best Vegan Restaurants in Limekilns

Harmonium
Harmonium
4.7 (690 ratings)
Chic, leafy spot for vegan dishes such as stone baked pizzas plus organic wine, cocktails & beer.
7-11 E London St, Edinburgh, EH7 4BN, United Kingdom
BarVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Where To Eat
5 of The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Edinburgh
"Quarter pounder with cheese, @sgaiaveganmeats crispy bacon, dill pickle, beef tom, diced onion, shredded romaine and served with dirty fries topped with jalapeño and chipotle cheese sauce, chorizo & black bean chilli, diced onion and chilli sauce. #veganfood #veganfoodshare #veganfoodie #vegansofig #veganeats #veganchef #voi #plantbased #veganchef #veganchefsofig #harmonium #harmoniumbar #harmoniumleith #harmoniumkitchen #harmoniumedinburgh #veganbar #vegankitchen #leith #edinburgh #scotland #quarterpounder #dirtyfries. A post shared by Harmonium Bar & Kitchen (@harmoniumbar) on Jul 28, 2017 at 9:43am PDT"
Mentioned by Vegan Edinburgh
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"Harmonium is one of the most famous vegan establishments in Edinburgh. From the same people who brought you the likes of Stereo, Mono and The Flying Duck in Glasgow, this bar and restaurant is completely vegan, from the food menu to the wine list. Comfort food is top of the agenda here at Harmonium, so expect to find tempting classics like pizzas, burgers and macaroni cheese alongside new inventive dishes like mushroom “scallops” and vegan Bhan Mi."
Kampong Ah Lee
Kampong Ah Lee
4.4 (329 ratings)
Warmly decorated restaurant serving classic Malaysian dishes including soup-based 'big bowls'.
28 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9HX, United Kingdom
Malaysian restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantChinese takeawayDelivery Chinese restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantRice restaurantSeafood restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The 11 best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"The curry laksa soup here is filed under a menu section titled ‘Big Bowl’ – and they’re not messing around. For £6.30, steaming troughs of slippery noodles, prawns, chicken pieces, tofu, bean sprouts and crab sticks come in bottomless quantities. Not to be confused with its equally delightful sister restaurant Kampung Ah Lee on Clerk Street."
Holy Cow
Holy Cow
4.7 (757 ratings)
Snug eatery offering organic, vegan cafe dishes, desserts & smoothies in a cheerful, bright setting.
34 Elder St, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
Vegan restaurantRestaurant

Top Best French Restaurants in Limekilns

The Honours Brasserie
The Honours Brasserie
4.6 (280 ratings)
Martin Wishart offers brasserie-style French-Scottish cuisine in refined, gold and black setting.
58A N Castle St, Edinburgh, EH2 3LU, United Kingdom
BrasserieEvent venueFrench restaurantRestaurant
Maison Bleue Le Bistrot
Maison Bleue Le Bistrot
4.1 (192 ratings)
372 Morningside Rd, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10 5HS, United Kingdom
RestaurantFrench restaurant
The Little Chartroom
The Little Chartroom
4.8 (146 ratings)
30 Albert Pl, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN, United Kingdom
RestaurantFrench restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The absolute best restaurants in Edinburgh to book as lockdown lifts
"Tucked down the tiny Leith Walk, this is a rare addition to one of Edinburgh’s most famous streets. Named for the owners’ passion for sailing, The Little Chartroom is that rare thing – a much talked-about new opening that actually lives up to the hype. Dishes are modern but pay homage to traditional Scottish flavours and cooking."
Mentioned by SquareMeal
The best breakfast Edinburgh restaurants have to offer
"What: Looking for a Sunday breakfast to end your weekend on a high note?. Head to this charming bistro, where you’ll find a short but considered breakfast menu. Try The Little Chartroom’s beef bavette crumpets which arrive topped with caramelised onions and poached egg, or go for the smoked fish and mussel kedgeree."
Mentioned by edinburghlockdowneconomy.com
29 Edinburgh restaurants doing takeaway during lockdown
"Enjoy a weekly set menu of three courses plus wine for two people. Deliveries will arrive during the day and come with cooking instructions for you to finish at home at your leisure - they even have a recommended Spotify playlist!"

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Limekilns

B&D's Kitchen
B&D's Kitchen
4.6 (150 ratings)
Small standby offering classic Chinese meals in a snug, stone-lined space adorned with unique art.
214 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2ES, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by SquareMeal
Chinese restaurants in Edinburgh: 12 spots to get oodles of noodles
"Why: B&D’s Kitchen has been serving up traditional Cantonese food to the hungry people of Edinburgh since 2012, and has since then climbed to the upper tiers of the best Chinese restaurants in town. Limited seating, phone-booking only and its no-corkage BYOB policy mean this is a popular spot. Turning out all the usual suspects from the Cantonese kitchen, dishes such as the Peking duck and lobster with ginger and spring onion should be on your hit-list."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Edinburgh's top Chinese restaurants according to TripAdvisor – but do you agree?
"This restaurant on Dalry Road is quite simply the best in the business according to TripAdvisor reveiewers. It's had hundreds of positive reviews while it doesn't take long to count up the number who were unimpressed. One reviewer said that the experience of visiting the restaurant was like "sitting in the owner's kitchen as it's so small and intimate"."
Mentioned by 10Best
Best Chinese Restaurants in Edinburgh: Irresistible Exotic Dishes from the Far East
"B&D's Kitchen is a real treat for lovers of Cantonese and Chinese food. Hiding behind an unassuming shop front on Dalry Road, the simple decor and unfussy approach is a refreshing change from the ornate and rather kitsch style adopted by many Chinese restaurants. Bare stone walls are adorned by a few well-chosen pictures and decorations."
Noodles And Dumplings
Noodles And Dumplings
4.5 (437 ratings)
23 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JD, United Kingdom
RestaurantChinese restaurant
China Red
China Red
4.4 (1643 ratings)
30 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, EH3 9AP, United Kingdom
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Best Chinese Restaurants in Edinburgh: Irresistible Exotic Dishes from the Far East
"There are a number of buffet style Chinese restaurants in Edinburgh, but China Red is arguably the best. With an absolutely massive range of dishes, even the pickiest diner will find something to their taste, and their high tech buffet tables ensure the hot dishes remain hot and the chilled dishes nice and cool. The range includes all of the classics you would expect with numerous seafood and vegetarian offerings as well."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Edinburgh's top Chinese restaurants according to TripAdvisor – but do you agree?
"China Red is a buffet restaurant, so slightly different to the other options featured on this list. And you don't have to spend too much time scrolling through reviews before finding one very satisfied customer who described the place as the "best Chinese buffet I've ever been to". They add: "I usually find buffet food all tastes quite bland and samey, but the chicken curry was so tasty and the noodles were amazing."
Mentioned by SquareMeal
Chinese restaurants in Edinburgh: 12 spots to get oodles of noodles
"Why: Often, Chinese food is associated with buffets, and although buffets are – in our not so humble opinion – one of life’s little wonders, they sometime get a negative (and unfair) reputation. Not at China Red’s two Edinburgh sites, though. The buffets are loved by the locals and we can understand why with a regularly changing menu and neatly presented desserts."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Limekilns

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