Riccarton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Our pick of the best Riccarton Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
YOTEL Edinburgh
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riccarton
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Merchiston
Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
- Heriot-Watt University
- Edinburgh Castle
- Princes Street
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- The Kelpies
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- St. Andrew Square
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Arthur's Seat
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- National Museum of Scotland
- Knockhill Racing Circuit
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Calton Hill
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Livingston Designer Outlet