Food & Entertainment

Fancy a ramble 'round Arthur's seat, paste a delightful Loch, into a delightful 14th Century village and delicious beers and wine at the end? All in 40 minutes?: Duddingston's Sheep Heid.

Restaurants: Pick of the crop

• Japanese: Yes Sushi (large modern) or Kanpai (smaller, traditional).
• Michelin Star: There are a few: I recommend Martin Wishart
• Memorable Modern: Wedgwood. Also consider The Outsider for nice views of the Castle and delicious meals.

Pubs/Drinks

• Gorgeous: Dome: Drop in at least once - it's near by and capacious (also secret coffee bar)
• Old-style with a young crowd: Thistle Street Bar
• Inspector Rebus's hangout: The Oxford Bar
• Cocktails: 10 of the best

Clubs/night clubs/late

• Live Jazz: The Jazz Bar
• Live loud: Whistlebinkies
• Dance: The Liquid Room
  • (Opal Lounge on George Street is a trendy bar and club)