vacatia

Hello,

My previous thread was bombarding people with questions about planning, but now I am interested to know what the good areas of Edinburgh are (and if there are any unsafe ones). Also, is Canonmills a good place to stay for the week, or is it a bit far of a walk to the central sights?

Lastly, does anyone have any recommendations of the best shopping areas and pubs/bars that are considered "trendy"? Is Grassmarket one of them?

Thanks again

sparkchaser

Unsafe? LOL Don't worry. It's one of the safest cities I have ever been to.

janisj

Cannonmills is a fairly large area -- the exact street/and/or address would help. Part of it is not far from Queen Street and in a pretty central part of the new town. But parts are farther NE than I'd personally want to stay.

You'll be safe anywhere.

There are good pubs and restaurants all over the city. Grassmarket has a good concentration.

vacatia

Hi Janisj,

What about Eyre Place?

janisj

Eyre Place is a decent area -- but the thing is its about 3/4 a mile north of Princess Street . . . all pretty much up hill.

So lots of long walks/slogs or bus rides to get anywhere.

alanRow

<i> Is Grassmarket one of them?</i>

If you are a stag or hen party.

Otherwise try George Street

unclegus

Cannonmills /Eyre Place is a nice area on the northern edge of the Old Town ,though it is a stiff up hill walk to Princes street(I know I did in last Saturday) but as janisj says there are buses you can use.
I would avoid the Grassmarket at night but during the day it is fine and on saturdays there is a small market held there,there is also a farmers market on Saturday in castle terrace a few minutes walk from the Grass market.
As Alanrow says try George street,loads of upmarket bars and clubs there

vacatia

Thanks everyone, I did some more research and George street also came up - so I will check it out once I'm there.

vacatia

Stayed in the Cannonmills area, LOVED it. Would stay there again.