Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Leven

"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."

"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."

"Swap noses and heads, walk through a tunnel of never-ending stars and capture your own shadow on camera. Free rooftop telescopes. Enter a world of illusions where seeing is definitely not believing!"

"If you are not ready for the summit of Arthur’seat you could see Calton hill. It’s a perfect place to take photos of Edinburgh. On top of the hill you can also visit Nelson's monument and the National monument."

"Calton Hill is an easy climb where you can see some of the best views of Edinburgh, discover the monuments built there, or just relax for a while."

"Lady Stair’s House is a beautiful historic mansion which has been admired by passersby for over 400 years. Today, it is home to the Writers Museum, which pays tribute to a famous trio of Scottish wordsmiths: Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott. Edinburgh was the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature, and these literary legends were borne out of the Scottish Enlightenment."

"Celebrating the three most famous Scottish literary legends, this cosy museum is dedicated to Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Here you can see books, writing equipment and personal items used by the three writers, all without spending a penny on entrance fees."

"Burrowed in the depths of the Blair Street vaults, Cabaret Voltaire (or ‘Cab Vol’ as it is known to regulars) has been keeping revellers cutting shapes for over a decade. Parties here are the stuff of post-apocalyptic dreams, set in an underground cellar that was once Edinburgh’s seedy underbelly. The grand arched, stone vaults make for perfect acoustics, reverberating sets from Scotland’s top DJ talent."

"Hidden beneath the Old Town streets and accessed via a series of solid brick archways, Cabaret Voltaire has two huge dancefloors and is open seven nights a week. Music is mostly electronic, with a great rota of resident DJs. If you’re a fan of retro video games, you can book the Barcade and challenge your stag night mates on games machines and classic SNES consoles."

"Triple-roomed subterranean venue set into the caverns of the Old Town with a musical programme that covers all aspects of underground music seven nights a week and tasty bites from Harajuku Kitchen, who take over the kitchen at weekends."

"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."

"Ghosts, Gore and Grime brings tales of stinking streets, terrible tortures and ghostly goings-on. The perfect way to see the sights of Edinburgh’s Old Town while also learning a thing or two about our past. On this kids daytime tour you will visit some of the city’s most horrible haunts including Edinburgh's underground vaults."

"Tucked away on Frederick Street is Coro the Chocolate Cafe, who believe chocolate should be a fun and sharing experience and if you fancy a sweet pancake or crepe then where better to head to!. If you have a massive sweet tooth, we’re sure you’ll like the super chocolately option Vanilla Ice Cream & Melted Chocolate Pancakes or if you prefer a lighter fresher option, Maple Syrup & Fresh Fruit Pancakes might be for you!. Website: www.corochocolate.co.uk"

"Their menu is filled to the brim with crepes, waffles, pancakes and chocolate fondue, all with what seems like an endless choice of toppings and combinations. From warm pancakes to fresh fruit, they pour chocolate on everything. And if that’s just not enough, you can wash it all down with a uniquely flavoured hot chocolate, like black pepper dark or mint white."

"How would you like to unwind and relax with a box of delicious handmade chocolates?. Coco of Bruntsfield specializes in fine organic chocolate in a range of delicious forms. You'll find some amazing, irresistible treats crafted by artisan chocolatiers here and in the sister store on Broughton Street."

"Plant-based, vegan, dairy free: Considerit ticks all the boxes. Grab an iced cinnamon bun or gorgeously gooey Oreo or Biscoff doughnut plus an oat milk latte or vegan ice cream milkshake at this low-key bakery and cafe (all chipboard benches and student vibe) on Edinburgh’s Southside. Before you leave, stock up on their hand-crafted chocolate bars (popcorn, chai spice and smoked sea salt flavours)."

"Considerit is a must-visit for all the vegan sweet-tooths out there!. This place specialises in decadent chocolate, doughnuts and, in the warmer(?) weather, ice cream. Whether you are vegan or not, you are going to love the baked delights here at Considerit."

"The Mosque Kitchen has a simple philosophy, "curry in a hurry". In practice this means a limited menu with delicious but simple meat based and vegetable based curries with only a few side dishes at rock bottom prices. The restaurant has the feel of a university canteen - In part because of the simple dining hall with bright orange walls, paper plates and plastic forks, but also because this wonderful eatery is generally packed with students."

"A post shared by DJ P45 (@djp45) on Mar 28, 2018 at 4:07am PDT. One of Edinburgh’s hidden treasures is this cheerful eaterie, originally set up as a canteen for worshippers at the Edinburgh mosque. It grew in reputation after opening to the broader public in the early stages of the 21st Century."

"There’s a very good reason Mosque Kitchen is so legendary among the student population of Edinburgh: their curries are out of this world. You can get a fresh curry for as little as £4."