Edinburgh’s restaurants really do make some sumptuous meals out of the country game. Beef, venison, lamb and deer are cooked along with hearty helpings of fresh vegetables.
The popular porridge, shortbread, haggis (chopped lungs, heart and liver mixed with oatmeal and boiled in a sheep's stomach), and Scotch broth are served in almost all restaurants. You will, of course, also find enough of international cuisine from Indian kebabs to Thai satay to "spud"-filled tuna, to tickle your palate.
The best places to eat are around the Castle area – the Royal Mile and Princes St. A budget meal can be had for 4 to 8 pounds, and a moderate restaurant lunch or dinner for something like 15 pounds. Scotland isn’t exactly the cheapest country in the United Kingdom, but it’s a good deal better than England.
Apart from the regular pub and bar scene, Edinburgh also promotes the arts of music and dance. Catch a ballet or opera at the Festival Theatre or a serious play at the King’s Theatre. If you want to take in a bit of the local colour, watch Scottish bands and country dancing at the open air Ross theatre.
If you happen to be in the city in August do not miss the Edinburgh Military Tattoo which is a celebration of martial arts and music and is a must see..
A really good and trustworthy guide to the hotspots of Edinburgh is called quite simply, The List and can be bought from newsstands anywhere. The Edinburgh daily, the Scotsman, also offers regular reviews about art events and other happenings in the city.
Edinburgh is really the culture capital of Scotland, and it’s hard to imagine too many evenings when there isn’t some fascinating performance or the other for you to catch …
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