We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to share their favourite budget Edinburgh tip. Here's what they said:
1. Visit the stunning St Giles Cathedral
Budget: £3 suggested donation
"You can spend hours in St Giles Cathedral gazing at the stunning stained glass."
Suggested by Jack Scarfe
2. Get a scoop at Mary's Milk Bar
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Budget: Ice cream from £2
"Go to Mary’s Milk Bar on the Grassmarket and have any of her amazing hand made ice creams, hot chocolates or hot chocolate FLOATS with a great view of the castle."
Suggested by cuhleen
3. Stop and smell the roses at the Royal Botanic Gardens
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Budget: Free, £5 entry to glasshouses
"An afternoon stroll through the Botanic Gardens has amazing scenery and is one of the most peaceful places in the city."
Suggested by queensferryafc
4. Stuff your face at Wings
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Budget: Wings from £3.50
"Eat a bowl of wings at WINGS. Best thing you can stuff in your face for less than £5."
Suggested by leahk20
5. Take a trip to Cramond Island
Budget: £3.50 day ticket
"Get a day saver bus ticket, take the 41 to Cramond, and walk to Cramond Island."
Suggested by Alan Sloan on Facebook.
6. Visit the spooky Edinburgh Anatomical Museum
Budget: Free
"You can visit Edinburgh's Anatomical Museum for free. It contains jars of body parts that the University used to use towards the end of the 1800’s."
Suggested by colettedigid
7. Climb to the top of Arthur's Seat
Budget: Free
"Walking up Arthur’s seat and the Crags is a given. It’s absolutely free and the view is stunning."
Suggested by clairem4770c11ee
8. Catch some improv at The Stand
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Budget: Free
"Go to the Sunday improv show at the Stand. It’s free, which means you can put your fiver towards some of their amazing nachos."
Suggested by Ailbhe Malone
9. Explore the National Portrait Gallery
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Budget: Free
"My favourite thing to do when I need to escape is visit the National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street. It's free and full of great exhibitions."
Suggested by Jodie Stalker on Facebook.
10. Have a curry at The Mosque Kitchen
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Budget: Curry meal for £5
Edinburgh's favourite takeaway is a classic choice for a delicious, generous, no frills meal.
Suggested by Lauryn Culnane on Facebook
11. Get a bird's eye view of the sea from The Nelson Monument
Budget: £4 entry
"Nelson's Monument has the best views from Carlton Hill, with a fab view down Princes Street."
Suggested by Sarah Wilson on Facebook
12. Grab a bite at Wannaburger
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Budget: Burgers from £2.99
Grab a quality meal in Wannaburger in Edinburgh's West End.
Suggested by Alan Sloan on Facebook.
13. Admire the art and architecture in the National Museum of Scotland
Budget: Free
"Head over to the National Museum of Scotland for one of their free afternoon tours. Don’t forget to check out the view of the city, the surrounding countryside and the Forth from the Museum’s roof garden."
Suggested by Charlie Bush on Facebook.
14. See what's on at the Banshee Labyrinth.
Budget: Free
The popular night club hosts free Karaoke every Tuesday, and regularly screens classic cult films for £3.
Suggested by Lynn Koch on Facebook.
15. Go for books and booze at The Library Bar
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Budget: Drinks from £3
This lively and literary student bar is great for a night out or a cheap lunch.
Suggested by Charlie Bush on Facebook
16. Walk along the Union Canal
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Budget: Free
A long walk or cycle along the Union canal can take you from Edinburgh to Glasgow, with a beautiful view of the Scottish Highlands in between.
Suggested by Sarah Wilson on Facebook.
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The Mosque Kitchen has been open to the public since its opening, a day ticket to Cramond Island is £3.50, only the glasshouses at the Botanic Gardens require an entry fee, and films at the Banshee Labyrinth are free. A previous version of this article misstated these details.
