19 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Edinburgh

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  • Опубліковано 25 січ 2024
  • These 19 tips to know before visiting Edinburgh are what I wish I knew before my trip to Edinburgh, Scotland.
    Hopefully these travel tips will help you from making some of my mistakes when traveling through Edinburgh!
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  • @camdendavid
    @camdendavid  4 місяці тому +4

    If you want a weekly travel tip and an update from where I am, feel free to follow my newsletter: bit.ly/TheTuesdayTravelTip

  • @barbarawillis5187
    @barbarawillis5187 3 місяці тому +3

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @jayeshotts5473
    @jayeshotts5473 28 днів тому

    Thank you for the tips! Going to Edinburgh end of the month !

  • @JoDora
    @JoDora 2 дні тому

    Wonderful video. Thank you for your great tips. I loved the way you explained. Fast, short, and to the point. 5*. Subscribed. 🥳🥰👏

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  2 дні тому

      Much appreciated! Hope to see you in the comment section in the future :)

  • @sco0tpa
    @sco0tpa 29 днів тому

    I like the efficiency of these videos

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  29 днів тому

      Glad to hear it. I'll keep making them :)

  • @sophietalbot4578
    @sophietalbot4578 Місяць тому +1

    I’ve just firmed uni of Edinburgh and when we visited we went to Mary kings close it was so good kind of like the London dungeons!

  • @user-tq5fj6yy6t
    @user-tq5fj6yy6t 2 місяці тому

    As an Edinburgh-based, but globally mobile (business and pleasure) person, this channel is right in my wheelhouse. Subscribed - and I hope to work through most of your videos in due course.
    One of the few channels to also highlight how under-appreciated the Water of Leith is. Although I would add that while most of the walk is quite wonderful in its own right, it also allows for several pit stops into the less touristy but pleasant parts of the city that also have quite good bars, cafes, and minor (but not swamped) attractions. I’ve actually noticed in recent years and months more visitors - particularly Americans - venturing into the increasingly trendy parts of Leith itself.

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  2 місяці тому

      Welcome to the channel! Really appreciate the support and you taking the time to share your perspective. Cheers

  • @AMEENHAI
    @AMEENHAI Місяць тому +1

    The "shoes Notice" is very important, you need a good and water proof shoes, actually the shoes were my only problem in Edinburgh, the main problem was walking uphil and downhill

  • @Andrew-cg2zl
    @Andrew-cg2zl 3 місяці тому +1

    another banging video! great

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed!

    • @Code-on-TRIPapp
      @Code-on-TRIPapp Місяць тому

      Awesome video! Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

  • @moiraedwards57
    @moiraedwards57 4 місяці тому +18

    Don’t miss Portobello beach as a place to visit! People never think that would be in a City.

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  4 місяці тому +3

      Thanks for the tip! Looking forward to checking it out during my next visit :)

    • @MrCherryJuice
      @MrCherryJuice 4 місяці тому +3

      And the Shore down in Leith. With the tram it is now easier than than ever for visitors to find their way there.

    • @heartsineurope
      @heartsineurope 2 місяці тому

      ​@@MrCherryJuiceOr just head towards the stale smell of pish 😂

    • @MrCherryJuice
      @MrCherryJuice Місяць тому

      @@shaaa6434 As a former resident and someone who visits annually (my daughter lives there) I can confirm that Edinburgh is safe, welcomes foreigners (there are many living there and/or attending university) and it is fine for women. If your accommodation is away from the city centre there are buses and a tram line. It is a very walkable city, so you might want to consider staying close to the city centre. If you are considering a place to stay, check it out using Google Maps and Google Street View. The latter in particular will let you see the building and the area. And you can move through the streets to get an idea of the setting and what you would be walking through.
      Overall, once away from the Old Town and the shopping area in the New Town the city, aside from the main streets is surprisingly quiet.

    • @Code-on-TRIPapp
      @Code-on-TRIPapp Місяць тому

      😊Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

  • @pciochetto
    @pciochetto 27 днів тому

    Hey bro. Loved the video. Great energy. Compact info . Efficient. Were from NY heading to Scotland in August. 3days Edinburgh. 3Days Glascow, and a random as of now still unplanned 6 days in the Highlands. Cheers!

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  27 днів тому

      Sounds like you've got a great trip planned -- Hope you have a great time and I appreciate the support!

    • @cyprienmaccamley126
      @cyprienmaccamley126 4 дні тому

      It's pronounced Glaz-go not glass cow

  • @chichipotter4487
    @chichipotter4487 Місяць тому

    Subscribed~~ Brilliant recommendations. I am going there in Aug 2024 and thought five days might be too much. I think not! This is exactly the sort of advice I need. (Very admirable of you to not film the graveyard.) Thank you ~!!

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  Місяць тому

      Welcome to the community :) Hope you have a great time in August!

  • @kieran420peanut
    @kieran420peanut 2 місяці тому +2

    If you want more of a challenge and also have bus links from the city center to the Pentland Hills for a nice little hike just on tbe outskirts of the citys southside.
    Bus only takes less than 30 min.

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! I'll check this out during my next visit :)

    • @Code-on-TRIPapp
      @Code-on-TRIPapp Місяць тому

      😊 Also, I suggest getting a railcard from TrainPal for extra savings!

  • @theidk9567
    @theidk9567 Місяць тому +1

    Sure, take train that is 4 times as much as a flight, no thanks. But that's all the trains in the UK - swiss prices, average experience. But good vid, thanks for the tips. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I'm happy I visited.

  • @yourdoulabrandie1853
    @yourdoulabrandie1853 10 днів тому

    Does the train from Edinburgh to London provide a beautiful scenery, our is it cut straight through the cities?

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  9 днів тому +1

      I found it to be pretty scenic :)

  • @sarahpalmisano9080
    @sarahpalmisano9080 4 місяці тому

    7 at least, 8 on a good day 🫡

  • @yanleonardo5434
    @yanleonardo5434 Місяць тому

    Where can I find the train tickets? I'm going to edinburg from London but I'm kind of lost about it

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  Місяць тому

      This is the site I used and I believe it's an official platform (not a 3rd party vendor): www.lner.co.uk/

  • @jameso8711
    @jameso8711 2 місяці тому

    Which area did you specifically stay in?

  • @theotherjohnfleming
    @theotherjohnfleming 2 місяці тому

    Royale Mile???

  • @JoseMartins-nr3jv
    @JoseMartins-nr3jv Місяць тому +1

    Canada Nova Scotia Halifax 🇨🇦 And United Kingdom Scotland Edinburgh 🇬🇧

    • @Nicky86Min
      @Nicky86Min 24 дні тому

      Get that flag away, it's this 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @grahamsneddon9196
    @grahamsneddon9196 15 днів тому

    Fur locals it's mair like EMBRA

  • @MrAshbash2011
    @MrAshbash2011 17 днів тому

    I feel you didn’t go to the right places. London is an amazing food city. From Michelin starred places to street vendors. I live up north and Manchester is a fab food city, as well as Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool. You seem like the kinda guy who enjoys more ‘local culture’ - honestly the best I’ve had in the UK, have been in those places you wouldn’t expect. I’ve recently been to Japan where I expected an amazing array of various dishes. The food was good, but perhaps not as good as we could have had. Turns out family mart and 7eleven is their ‘go to’. Keep an open mind as superficial first glances doesn’t sum up a countries cuisine or our offering.

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  17 днів тому

      I appreciate you sharing this. If you have any specific restaurant recommendations, let me know!

  • @user-gg5to8by7p
    @user-gg5to8by7p 4 місяці тому +4

    Scotland is a very beautiful magical marvellous country.

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  4 місяці тому +1

      Couldn't agree more :)

    • @user-gg5to8by7p
      @user-gg5to8by7p 4 місяці тому

      Please chase humza yousaf immediately 🙏

  • @kchoog
    @kchoog 2 місяці тому

    Nope. Not going to a graveyard. Too many energies coming to get me 😂

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  2 місяці тому

      But it's soooooo beautiful

  • @samtan4729
    @samtan4729 2 дні тому

    Your biggest mistake is not exploring the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Which is the most common mistake most visitors to Scotland make.

  • @sheevpapapalpatine6617
    @sheevpapapalpatine6617 Місяць тому +3

    Don't listen to him. Get a flight. 10x cheaper and 7x faster

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  Місяць тому

      Definitely an option but I'd still prefer the train. Might end up being cheaper for travelers with lots of bags or traveling as a family. Most of those cheap flights on low cost carriers charge an arm and a leg for bags. Train also cuts out the time commuting to and from the airport, checking bags, security, etc. But you're right -- a flight might be the better option for some folks

    • @laks2804
      @laks2804 27 днів тому

      ​@camdendavid true broda, considering as a tall person in a budget airline with small seats and costs extra for checked in bag, is almost equivalent to train and also the hassle of boarding the flight is tiresome than that of train, plus the views u get on train is also another amazing experience, I'm planning to take overnight trains on some parts while doing a 10 day itenary to UK next month since could save hotel cost too!! Anyways everyone wherever u r travelling, just be safe and careful and enjoy the experience 😊

    • @robg4729
      @robg4729 27 днів тому

      So a return flight is less than £25 from London to Edinburgh? and takes 38 minutes in total to arrive at the airport 90- 120 minutes before your flight, check in, go through security, fly for 70 minutes, off board, pick up your bags then travel into London from Stansted/Gatwick/Luton or Heathrow? That's amazing.

  • @albin2232
    @albin2232 3 місяці тому

    No. The correct pronunciation is Edin-Bo-Row.

    • @camdendavid
      @camdendavid  3 місяці тому +1

      I say we put it to a vote. Locals - please respond haha

    • @stuneil4804
      @stuneil4804 3 місяці тому +2

      @@camdendavid Your way, not his. Edinburgh native here.

    • @heartsineurope
      @heartsineurope 2 місяці тому +4

      Edinburgh native also, its "Edin-bruh"

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum 2 місяці тому +2

      @@camdendavid Edinburra to me and 95% of the folks who live there, my sister who is 82 still calls it that way the same as i have said.

    • @FioLolo-fi5jy
      @FioLolo-fi5jy 2 місяці тому +1

      @@heartsineurope NO IT ISN'T. EDIN-BUH-RUH. Not Edin-Bruh.