The 14 most underrated things about Edinburgh as a city according to our readers

News Features Writer

Published 26th Dec 2025, 04:45 GMT

Many things about Edinburgh are celebrated often - from its world-class festivals and celebrations to its historical landmarks.

But there are also many things that the city has that may sometimes go a bit under the radar.

We asked our readers for the things that they thought were underrated in the city, and they let us know their thoughts.

Keep reading to find out what our readers said were the 14 most underrated things about Edinburgh as a city.

Our readers thought that Mount Vernon Cemetery was an underrated piece of the city. | Google Maps

What better note to end on than Edinburgh's people. Our readers believe them to be underrated.

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