Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Livingston Village

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Livingston Village

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 10Best
Enjoy Wide Open Spaces, Flora and Fauna in Edinburgh's Parks
"Originally known as Caltoun or Caldoun Hill, Calton Hill offers one of the best and most iconic views of the city of Edinburgh. Granted to the people of Edinburgh by James II in 1456, the hill is now home to a bewildering number of buildings and monuments including the National Monument (an unfinished folly resembling the front of the Parthenon which is dedicated to those who died in the Napoleonic wars), Nelson's Monument (housing a time-ball mechanism by which ships used to set their chronometers), the Dugald Stewart Monument (a beautiful circular temple of nine columns dedicated to the Scottish philosopher), the Political Martyrs Monument, and the City Observatory (to name only a few). Recommended for Parks because: Calton Hill is home to some of the most famous Edinburgh monuments and offers some of the best views of the city."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Places To Go For Stunning Views Of Edinburgh
"Situated at the east end of Princes Street sits Calton Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For sweeping city views from practically any spot, this is your place. Consider this sanctuary the perfect Kodak moment location for stunning views — and free of charge."
Mentioned by cityexplorerstours.com
Best parks and gardens in Edinburgh
"Calton Hill is one of the most recognisable hills in Edinburgh, located close to Princes Street, and offers one of the best views of the city."
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 mummytravels
16 things to do in Edinburgh with kids
"If you don’t want to venture too far out of the city, kids can also play in Prince’s Street Gardens in the shadow of the Scott monument – which you can climb, although at 287 often narrow and twisty steps, you might want to stick to the views from the Camera Obscura instead. At Christmas, the gardens turn into a Winter Wonderland including Christmas market, ice rink and ferris wheel, dubbed the Edinburgh Eye."
Mentioned by edinburgh.frasershospitality.com
Attractions in Edinburgh | Fraser Suites Edinburgh
"Sitting in the centre of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, here you’ll find a diverse and fascinating collection of public monuments dated as far back as the 1840s. Distance from Hotel:550 m7 mins7 mins2 mins"
Princes St
Princes St
4.7 (96 ratings)4 (1652 ratings)
Famous strip of shops including fashion brands & technology along with hotels & historic monuments.
Edinburgh, UK
Notable streetSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
4.7 (1790 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings)
Views over the city from hillside walking trails and a riverside valley teeming with nature.
Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkNature & Wildlife Areas
Nelson Monument
Nelson Monument
4.6 (1836 ratings)4 (303 ratings)
Towering monument to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, designed by architect Robert Burn.
32 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
MonumentSights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by Easyvoyage
Strolling down the historic streets of Edinburgh
"Another architecturally inspired monument which sits on Calton Hill is the Nelson Monument. Built in 1807, this commemorative tower is an ode to Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson and is frankly unmissable against Edinburgh's skyline. It is situated at the highest point of Calton Hill and stands at 106 ft. tall, contributing to the towers' epic and majestic quality."
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
2 Days In Edinburgh: The Perfect Edinburgh Itinerary
"Up on the hill you will also find Nelson’s Monument and the Royal Observatory, amongst other things, but the highlight for me, really, is the view up here at sunset. From here you can watch the sun set across the city, with the mountains in the background, which is ample reward for the effort required to climb up."
Forth Bridge
Forth Bridge
4.7 (2251 ratings)4.5 (653 ratings)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary.
United Kingdom
BridgeSights & Landmarks
Mentioned by England 7 days itinerary
A One Week UK Itinerary
"I’d also suggest you make the time to head out to an icon of the Edinburgh surrounds – the Firth of Forth bridges, and in particular, the UNSECO World Heritage Listed Firth of Forth Rail Bridge. This is a mighty red cantilevered bridge construction spanning the Firth of Forth, opened in 1890, and still operational today. At it’s time of construction it was the longest single cantilever bridge in the world, and despite now being the second longest, is still might impressive."
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

Top Best American Restaurants in Livingston Village

Chiquito
Chiquito
3.9 (390 ratings)
Colourful chain restaurant dishing up a menu of Tex-Mex favourites, beer and cocktails.
Unit C3, Fountain Park, Edinburgh EH11 1AT, United Kingdom
Mexican restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurant
The City Cafe
The City Cafe
4.2 (1548 ratings)
Cool bar with American diner vibe, serving up beers, burgers, cocktails and shakes for hip regulars.
19 Blair St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR, United Kingdom
CafeAmerican restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Five of the best spots for pancakes in Edinburgh this Shrove Tuesday
"Be transported to another time with City Cafe's diner setting and huge fluffy pancake stacks. A local favourite since 1980, you can find the portal to 1920s America on Blair St. Sit next to the jukebox and go for a classic bacon and syrup combo (teamed with an ice-cream shake of course) for the ultimate quintessential American experience."
Mentioned by University of Edinburgh
We tried *almost* every pancake in Edinburgh, so you don’t have to
"Step into your dream, cheesy, American teen drama (*cough* Riverdale *cough*) in Edinburgh’s very own traditional late night diner just along from your Cowgate favourites such as Subway and Sneaky Pete’s. A blissful combination. Truly the platonic ideal for a stack of pancakes, sometimes simple really is the best."
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The 12 best bars in Edinburgh
"A kitschy American diner by day, the City Café becomes a pre-club party joint by night. Cocktail and beer pitchers are the main event, and on the weekends guest and resident DJs spin funk, hip hop and house tracks to get you in the mood for nearby dancefloors."
Burgers and Beers Grillhouse
Burgers and Beers Grillhouse
4.3 (1742 ratings)
Wood and metal dominates the casual dining room of this venue for 100% Aberdeen Angus burgers.
192A High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RW, United Kingdom
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantBritish restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Outdoor Dining in Edinburgh | Forever Edinburgh
"This award-winning gourmet burger restaurant serve a range of mouthwatering burgers, crafted in-house daily. Situated on the bustling Royal Mile, their beer garden is a great place to enjoy beer & a burger as you people watch on this busy thoroughfare. Booking advised, but walk-ins also welcome."
Mentioned by TravelAwaits
8 Best Restaurants In Edinburgh
"It’s often said that if you want to be a successful restaurateur, you need to specialize. At Burgers and Beers, they do exactly that. Burgers and Beers has the most extensive burger menu you’ll find in Edinburgh, and they proudly boast “Scotland’s Best Burger,” which I don’t doubt for a minute."
Mentioned by Tapped Out Travellers
Where to eat in Edinburgh with kids
"This grill house reminds me of the restaurant we found in Nuremberg. The average menu item did not exceed 13£ and there is a dedicated children’s menu. The beer and drinks options are also fairly elaborate as well, suggesting there is a little something here for everyone."

Historic Sites in Livingston Village

The Ensign Ewart
The Ensign Ewart
4.5 (1367 ratings)5 (3 ratings)
Cosy pub, dating from 1690, with a low, wood-beamed ceiling and an all-day Scottish/European menu.
521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE, United Kingdom
PubSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
4.7 (213 ratings)4.5 (296 ratings)
Moodie St, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Inchcolm
Inchcolm
4.9 (52 ratings)4.5 (874 ratings)
22-acre island in Firth of Forth with a visitor centre, medieval monastery & WWII ammunition tunnel.
United Kingdom
IslandSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Livingston Village

The Grillicious
The Grillicious
3.5 (147 ratings)
370 Cumbernauld Rd, Glasgow, G31 3NN, United Kingdom
Indian takeawayFast food restaurant
Clam Shell
Clam Shell
3.7 (350 ratings)
Simple takeaway restaurant specialising in fish but also preparing pakoras. Delivery available.
148 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS, United Kingdom
Fish and chips takeawayFast food restaurant
McDonald's
McDonald's
3.8 (3712 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.
137, 138 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 4BL, United Kingdom
Fast food restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantHamburger restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Livingston Village

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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
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$59 /night
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5.0 (50 reviews)
Arden Country House
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$91.5 /night
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4.8 (37 reviews)
The View Deer Park Luxury Apartment
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$90 /night
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