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Address: 74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR. This popular pub is named after a reference to the last hanging to have occurred in the Grassmarket, the Last Drop has a suitably macabre back story. The Grassmarket’s gallows were situated right across from the pub and could help explain the high level of supposed paranormal activity in the area. The venue's website says they are haunted by a little girl in medieval clothing, with sightings of the diminutive spirit occurring in both the cellar and the bar.

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Take a look through our photo gallery to see 18 of Edinburgh's best bars and pubs for a pint.

The 18 best Edinburgh pubs and bars for a pint

Completing the top five best places to live in Scotland is Queensferry, also called South Queensferry to differentiate it from nearby North Queensferry. It sits on the shore of the Firth of Forth around 10 miles from Edinburgh and enjoys stunning views of the Forth bridges.

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It will come as no surprise that Edinburgh Castle featured on the list of our readers' favourite buildings in Edinburgh. The city's most famous landmark, the castle welcomed almost 2 million visitors last year.

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The walkway following the River Almond from Cramond Brig to Cramond village takes in a variety of woodland, including beech, oak and sycamore. It takes around two hours to complete.

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Scroll through our gallery to see Edinburgh’s 12 ‘best’ Indian restaurants, according to locals

Edinburgh’s best Indian restaurants, according to locals

This summer, Duck & Waffle Edinburgh is inviting the city to stay out late with the launch of The 9pm Club.

Trendy Edinburgh venue launches ‘The 9pm Club’

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Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture park about half an hour's drive from Edinburgh. The 100-acre site combines artwork with nature in a striking way, including this piece by landscape architect Charles Jeneks.

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A new 10-day cocktail festival is taking place in Edinburgh next month – and every drink on the menu is just £5.

Edinburgh cocktail fest: All you need to know about £5 drinks event

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The Detroit-style pizza at Chanter in Edinburgh is utterly delicious, as our reviewer discovered on a recent visit to the Bread Street venue.

I tried pub's Detroit-style pizza and I'm dreaming of another slice
Lifestyle Editor Gary Flockhart dropped into Chanter, a busy bar just off bustling Lothian Road, to check out their new menu.
Gary Flockhart

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Edinburgh's iconic Mussel & Steak Bar is celebrating 20 years in business this year.

Iconic restaurant to celebrate 20 years with ‘return to 2005 prices’

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Big Kid Circus returns to Edinburgh with a 30ft King Kong.

Big Kid Circus Edinburgh tickets £9 for new King Kong tour

A huge new Wetherspoons is set to open at the site of the former Revolution bar on Edinburgh’s Chambers Street.

New Wetherspoons 'super pub' opening in city centre

The Foodies Festival 2025 brings great food, music and celebrity chefs to venues across the UK

Foodies Festival Edinburgh: star chefs and half-price tickets

First look inside Edinburgh's giant new sports bar

Local neighbourhood is one of Scotland's 'best places to live'

Scotland's ‘best places to live’ in 2025 named

Edinburgh named among ‘the UK’s 11 best food cities’

Take a look through our gallery to see the 10 most booked restaurants in Edinburgh, including the Spanish Butcher, pictured.

The 10 most popular Edinburgh restaurants
The most booked restaurants in Edinburgh have been named – ideal for anyone planning on eating out with family or friends.
Gary Flockhart

First look: Iconic pub with 125 years of history reopens

First look at new Edinburgh fish and chips restaurant

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 23 Edinburgh pubs and restaurants that closed in 2024.

The Edinburgh pubs and restaurants we lost in 2024

Scotland's 15 'happiest places to live' named

23 Edinburgh pubs, bars and restaurants we lost in 2024

Scotland's 15 'happiest places to live' in 2024 named

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Scroll through our gallery to see 12 of the best restaurants in Edinburgh for a curry. Photo: Pixabay.

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Browse our picture gallery to see what BBC Good Food reckons to be the 25 of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. Photo: Pixabay

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Take a look through our gallery to see the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood's new storytelling cocktail menu, Tales of the Old Town.

Edinburgh venue unveils ‘Tales of the Old Town’ cocktail menu

3 Blind Mice, pictured, is one of four Edinburgh restaurants included in OpenTable’s ‘Top 50 Restaurants for Solo Dining in the UK’ list.

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First look at stylish new Italian restaurant and wine bar

Take a look through our gallery to discover two Edinburgh pub crawls you can do with just a tenner, thanks to a £2 pints promotion.

Edinburgh pub crawls you can do with just a tenner

Kilted Donut has announced it is opening new Edinburgh branch in Leith.

Locals 'scream' with joy as cult donut shop returns to neighbourhood

Edinburgh restaurant Lyla has been hailed as 'spectacular' by a respected food website.

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Edinburgh Zoo is one of the city's top attractions and it's located in Corstorphine. The zoo has had a number of firsts, including being the first in the world to house penguins and currently the only to house Queensland koalas.

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Take a look through our picture gallery to see 19 Edinburgh pubs and restaurants offering the best burgers, according to our readers.

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Take a look through our gallery to see the 30 pubs and bars longlisted at the Edinburgh Bar Awards 2024.

The 30 pubs and bars longlisted at Edinburgh Bar Awards

Two local restaurants - one in Edinburgh and one in Midlothian - are in the running to be named as the ‘Best in Scotland’.

Two local restaurants up for 'best in Scotland' award

Cabo, Edinburgh's first Pacific-fusion restaurant and bar, officially opened its doors on Monday, August 19.

First look inside stunning new restaurant and bar

Outlander star Sam Heughan, right, poses for a photo with Tom Kitchin, left, after enjoying a meal at the Kitchin restaurant in Edinburgh. Photo: Tom Kitchin

Sam Heughan enjoys meal at Edinburgh restaurant

Located in the heart of Portobello High Street, Mamacita’s opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, August 15.

Edinburgh couple open Cuban-American sandwich shop

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