January 25 is Robert Burns birthday which is celebrated by Scots around the world with a “Burns Supper” Apparently in SF the Edinburgh Castle Pub is doing one Jan 20. Has anyone been to this place before or, better... (1 reply, last updated by Joan Kureczka January 15, 2007)

Tonight a group of friends is heading over to quiz night at the Edinburgh Castle. Because of scheduling constraints, we’re not able to grab dinner first. Usually this wouldn’t be a problem because Edinburgh has a fish... (5 replies, last updated by pane April 23, 2008)

Will be in Edinburgh for a couple of days over Easter and would appreciate some of your favorite restaurants. Will be staying in centre of city, so would like to be able to walk or simple transportation directions. I’ve... (7 replies, last updated by Elaine(Snutteplutten) April 3, 2002)

I’m a recent transplant to Edinburgh. In my last city, I was a regular reader of chowhound, but my experience of the UK board is that it is basically (as another poster put it) “London and other places” (though... (14 replies, last updated by klyeoh September 5, 2009)

Simple request I hope: I’m looking for the most atmospheric (loads of character) pub lunch experience in the Old Town of Edinburgh (preferably near Edinburgh Castle). I assume most of these spots are frequented by tourists,... (1 reply, last updated by orchidalbion June 30, 2009)

If it’s still there – go to The Round Table in the old part – great haggis – which is not supposed to be great but it is. Go to Rose St. which has 30+ pubs, go to Edinburgh Castle. Just hang out and drink... (4 replies, last updated by AmyT August 29, 2003)

We just got back from Edinburgh and I just had to post about one restaurant that was heads above all the rest. The Grain Store is a small place on the first floor (2nd floor for all the Americans out there) of a storefront on... (0 replies, last updated by WalSimp September 30, 2007)

Edinburgh was very cold and misty yesterday when we arrived by train. We dropped off our bags at the hotel, and began a long climb up to the castle area. Very hungry and a little grumpy, we struggled up the hill and then saw... (0 replies, last updated by smtucker May 29, 2008)

DH and son(adult) will be landing in Edinburgh in June, renting a car to meander the countryside enroute to St. Andrews (to play the Old Course of course). Any recs re. route/places to stay/places to chow appreciated. Last visit... (7 replies, last updated by industry worker April 16, 2007)

Hiya – the Tower Restaurant in the Museum of Scotland has lift access, and fantastic views across to the castle. It serves lots of local seafood – nothing massively adventurous and not cheap, but still, it’s a... (3 replies, last updated by orchidalbion March 19, 2009)

I haven’t eaten out in Edinburgh very often (I’m from Glasgow) but The Witchery has a great reputation and is undoubtedly the most glamourous place in Edinburgh that I know of. It’s right next to the Castle, has... (12 replies, last updated by foodie guide December 31, 2007)

I will be in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and traveling between the two, this August. Does anyone have restaurant recommendations based on recent experiences? Budget is not an issue but we are focused more on the quality of the food... (4 replies, last updated by Joan Kureczka June 22, 2002)

I think you’re spending time in the one area of Scotland we skipped! We went from Edinburgh along the west coast and into the Highlands. Most of our meals were either in a castle or distillery cafe or in the hotel... (3 replies, last updated by leanneabe May 21, 2007)

Hi everyone! Am heading to Edinburgh for 10 days over Christmast to visit my husband’s family. Would like to avoid the usual exercise of buying all food items from Tesco! Am looking for recommendations for: - good wine store... (4 replies, last updated by darcie December 5, 2006)

We will be spending 4 days in Edinburgh in late May and will be staying at a flat on W. Port just west of the Grassmarket area. We are looking for non-touristy — if possible — lunch and dinner options within walking... (8 replies, last updated by gki May 30, 2009)