Explore Edinburgh at your own pace and skip the hours of planning
You’re not buying a route. You’re buying back time — the hours you’d spend before the trip piecing it all together, and the time you won’t waste in Edinburgh wondering where to head next.
Your route, already planned
A logical walk with every stop mapped out and easy to follow.
Explore at your own pace.
Stop for coffee, take photos, and skip anything that doesn’t interest you.
Local insight included
Find stories, context, and practical tips you won’t get from map pins alone.
Choose your route · Open the guide · Start exploring
Dean Village Walk from Haymarket
Dean Village Walk from Princes Street
Royal Mile and Closes Walk
Walk from Princes Street Gardens into Edinburgh’s historic heart, discovering the stories, viewpoints and details hidden between the famous landmarks.
It’s more than just a route on a map.
- Step-by-step self-guided route
- Interactive map with every stop
- Useful descriptions and local stories
- Historical context and interesting details
- Practical local tips
- Historical context & interesting facts
- Food, coffee and pub suggestions
- Ideas for what to do after the walk
- Rain-friendly stops
- Downloadable PDF companion
- Works on your phone — no app needed
- 12 months of access
Not just pins on a map.
- Every walk includes at least 20 carefully chosen stops, each with useful context, local stories and practical tips.
- The interactive map shows where every stop is located — tap a marker to read more or open a larger photo for a closer look.
You’ll also receive a downloadable PDF companion for a quick overview of the route.
Explore the interactive map
20+ stops, all in one place
Tap any numbered marker
Open each stop to see what’s there, why it matters and what to look out for along the way.
See every stop in detail
Stories, photos and local tips
Look closer before you arrive
Read the full description, discover interesting details and open a larger photo to help you recognise the place.
Simple, from purchase to your first stop.
Choose your walk
Pick the route and starting point that best suit your plans.
Create your account and pay
Create a simple account during checkout so your guide stays securely available whenever you need it. It’s a one-off purchase, no recurring subscription or automatic renewal.
Receive instant access
Your online walking guide, interactive map and PDF companion are available as soon as your order is complete.
Use it on any device
Plan on your computer or tablet, then follow the route on your phone. Everything works in your browser - no app needed.
Return whenever you like
Log in and revisit your guide at any time during your 12 months of access.
Questions? Just ask.
Have a question before or after your purchase? Send me a quick email info@edinburghest.com and I’ll be happy to help.