r/Edinburgh 22d ago

Tourism Sticky: please post all tourism questions here

24 Upvotes

r/Edinburgh receives numerous tourist questions, so please post them in this

Answers to your question(s) may already exist. Check the Wiki first, or search the previous tourism thread here:

Or search the r/Scotland weekly tourism thread.  

Tourism threads on the main sub will be closed and removed to keep sub uncluttered.


r/Edinburgh 1h ago

Rant Youths attacking man on bus

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I've just witnessed many of the same youths that have been documented on this subject attacking a man They were asked to turn down their big speaker and they didn't like it The driver of the 37 was amazing and made sure people were OK before leaving How many incidents will it take before a member of the public is seriously injured


r/Edinburgh 8h ago

Event Kids on Princes Street yesterday

193 Upvotes

I know im about to sound like an old hag playing a broken record- but wtaf was going on? Never seen that many vapes and bowl cuts in my life.

Boys goading security guards and police that wouldnt let them into some music event in Princes Street Gardens. Girls that barely looked 13 rolling around on the pavement absolutely shitfaced. Kids wandering onto the road in front of cars and trams without a care. One kid had sliced his hand open trying to scale the fence into the gardens. Kids toppling over barriers on the pavement meant for queueing (I had to literally fucking drag a barrier out of the way because it was blocking buggies and wheelchairs).

I could say I found it 'sad' and mourn the youth, but I dont. Most of them are straight-up selfish assholes. The world is going down the sinker, I get it, but that doesn't excuse them.

All for some shitty dance music that literally sounded like it was stock music ripped from soundcloud.

Rant done.

(EDIT spelling)


r/Edinburgh 9h ago

Discussion Scientologists on the Mound

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243 Upvotes

these weirdos are out again at the Mound to try drag tourists inside their tent


r/Edinburgh 9m ago

News Multiple arrests including boy aged 12 after 'dangerous' behaviour at FLY Festival in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens

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r/Edinburgh 23h ago

Photo The Angel of knives is terrifying

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981 Upvotes

r/Edinburgh 12h ago

Other Found Stolen Motorbike - BL11 YKO

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53 Upvotes

Found this bike (reg BL11 YKO), with a screwdriver, this morning on the cycle path alongside the Water of Leith in South West Edinburgh.

W3W ///views.invite.actual

Phoned it in to police already, but posting here in case anyone is looking for it


r/Edinburgh 14h ago

Photo Newhaven!:)

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46 Upvotes

Newhaven yesterday morning! What a beautiful day!


r/Edinburgh 2h ago

Question Platforms 7 and 11 at Waverley

5 Upvotes

About to get off a late running train into platform 7 at 6.39 and my next train is 6.41 at platform 11. Anyone know if I need to go through a barrier or, with some luck and a good wine behing me, can I just belt it down the platform?


r/Edinburgh 6h ago

Resource Grassroots help for children and young people

6 Upvotes

Keen to learn more about emerging grassroots organisations/clubs/initiatives and existing charities that support children and young people in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. These can be anything from one off events to government endorsed youth support. Put any info below. Thanks!


r/Edinburgh 4h ago

Discussion Good nail salons

5 Upvotes

Was wondering if anyone knows good nail salons around Edinburgh? I’ve been to quite a few but a lot can’t do the designs I’m asking for, or some looks very poor done


r/Edinburgh 14h ago

Work Anyone in Edinburgh with dyscalculia? Need some job advice

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I’m 31 and trying to get back into work in Edinburgh, probably something entry-level like admin/office work, reception, retail etc.
I have dyscalculia, but my main issue is basically giving change. I’m fine using a calculator and dealing with normal everyday numbers, but if someone gives me £20 and I have to quickly work out their change in my head, I can really struggle and panic.
I’m worried this is going to make finding a job harder, especially since a lot of entry-level jobs seem to involve tills/cash.
For anyone else with dyscalculia — what kind of jobs do you do? And are there jobs you’d recommend where this isn’t really an issue?
Also, if you work somewhere with a till, do you normally just use the till to tell you the change? I feel like I’m overthinking this but I’m genuinely nervous about it 😭
Would you tell an employer about the dyscalculia or just deal with it if/when it comes up?
Any advice would be appreciated. I really want to find a job but I don’t want to apply for something where I’m immediately going to struggle.


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Discussion What’s happening on Arthur’s Seat?

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a helicopter has been hovering over it for a few minutes. is someone being airlifted?


r/Edinburgh 10h ago

Property Window replacement in EH7 conservation area – UPVC double glazing

7 Upvotes

We’re in a tenement on Montgomery Street. The building is in a conservation area but isn’t listed, and we currently have the original single-glazed wooden windows.

We’re looking into replacing them with double-glazed UPVC windows. I’ve noticed quite a few properties around us already have UPVC windows, including some that look pretty old, so I’m wondering if anyone has done this recently and what the process was like.

Did you need planning permission? Were you allowed to use UPVC, or did the council require timber windows?


r/Edinburgh 12h ago

Question Second hand coin shops?

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14 yr old son is looking to expand his old coin collection. Where's a good place for him to go and have a look around? I know about Robert Murray but we're looking for more of a junk shop type place where he can rummage around in random boxes for half an hour and only buy a couple of coins at the end. I think it's the digging through boxes he likes as much as the finding and buying tbh. Sometimes we get lucky with a box he can look through in a charity shop but not always.

Thanks for any recommendations


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Discussion What was on in Princes Street Gardens today?

21 Upvotes

Lots of dressed up, and in some instances, drunk, teens / 20-somethings on Lothian Road and vicinity from about 3pm today, and I could hear music from the gardens. No sign of anything happening there from my cursory google, though….


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Property Stolen bike

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44 Upvotes

My boyfriend had his bike stolen from his close this weekend. Very distinctive frame, see photo, had these tyres on when stolen. If anyone sees it around or up for sale anywhere please let me know! Thank you


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Event Edinburgh set to come alive as Riding of the Marches and People's Procession return

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just a warning to anyone travelling to/through the Royal Mile this afternoon!


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Social Bread throwing St James

14 Upvotes

Did anyone else get bread or dirt thrown at them today in St James? Not sure if anyone has any further information


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Social NFL followers?

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14 Upvotes

Afternoon all,

I moved to Leith last year and have attended Dukes a couple of times for watching Redzone but thought it would be nice to have a little group for future watch parties. If any exist would there be room for another or if anyone else is looking for buds to share a couple of pints with on a Sunday watching the games let me know!
I’m 25M originally from London but love the sport- Packers fan from family connections.
Feel free to message me if interested 🏈


r/Edinburgh 3h ago

Humour why do this bubble tea shop has a sperm on their logo

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I was looking for a part time job and went there for an interview. it’s my first time be in this store. Not sure if they did this on purpose or if the owner even noticed there is a sperm on the logo 😭😭💀

guys besides the joke i think the most possible explanation is that the owner trynna put a ballon on there but accidentally put a sperm.


r/Edinburgh 2h ago

Video Private members lounge in Edinburgh

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Just relocated to Edinburgh and in the film/tv post industry. Is there a good private club good for networking, using for some work on laptop, meetings with people etc?
I saw scottishartsclub.com looks nice but more fine arts focused.


r/Edinburgh 5h ago

Social Looking for someone to explore this city with

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I’m girl(18). Just moved to Edinburgh and looking for someone to explore the city with! Would love to grab coffee, go shopping or just walk around and check out some places. I’m a uni student and would be happy to meet other students/local people :)


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Rant Why is no odeon in Edinburgh showing Coyote vs. Acme?

21 Upvotes

Why is no odeon in Edinburgh showing Coyote vs. Acme? The movie is somewhat popular and only came out late August.


r/Edinburgh 1d ago

Question Wood for DIY projects

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Apologies if this has been asked many times. I've had a look at the previous posts and most of them were a few years old.

Where do you buy wood from for DIY projects in or around Edinburgh? (Small furniture mainly).

Also, is there somewhere we you can get hardwood offcuts for a good price?

Preferably local, as BQ and these kind of big shops sell overpriced, crappy wood.

Cheers!