Six scenic Edinburgh spots for a perfect picnic as the Capital prepares to bathe in sunshine this weekend

We all love a good picnic when the sun is shining, and in Edinburgh, there's plenty of pretty places to enjoy a spot of outdoor eating.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 15th Apr 2023, 14:40 BST

Updated 3rd Jun 2023, 10:37 BST

According to the weather forecasters, the Capital is set for plenty of sunshine this weekend, with temperatures set to hit 18C on Saturday and Sunday.

With that in mind, we've picked out six of the best places to enjoy a picnic in Edinburgh. Take a look through out photo gallery and pick out your perfect picnic spot.

The world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, with its many exotic plants and stunning shrubberies, is perfect picnic destination.

1. Royal Botanic Garden

The world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, with its many exotic plants and stunning shrubberies, is perfect picnic destination. Photo: Third Party

Edinburgh has several great spots where you can enjoy a perfect picnic.

2. Edinburgh picnic spots

Edinburgh has several great spots where you can enjoy a perfect picnic. Photo: Third Party

Granted, it involves a bit more of a trek - but there's few better places to enjoy a walk and a picnic in Edinburgh. The most rewarding views are obviously at the peak, but there's plenty of places lower down that are just as good. Pick the right spot and the view can be truly fantastic.

3. Holyrood Park (Arthur's Seat)

Granted, it involves a bit more of a trek - but there's few better places to enjoy a walk and a picnic in Edinburgh. The most rewarding views are obviously at the peak, but there's plenty of places lower down that are just as good. Pick the right spot and the view can be truly fantastic. Photo: Third Party

Situated to the south of the city centre, The Meadows i one of Edinburgh's most popular green spaces, the Meadows - and for good reason. Not only is it a beautiful green space with plenty of history, but the park also offers plenty of facilities, such as public toilets. Best of all the Meadows welcomes barbecues, so long as you use them in one of the designated areas provided.

4. The Meadows

Situated to the south of the city centre, The Meadows i one of Edinburgh's most popular green spaces, the Meadows - and for good reason. Not only is it a beautiful green space with plenty of history, but the park also offers plenty of facilities, such as public toilets. Best of all the Meadows welcomes barbecues, so long as you use them in one of the designated areas provided. Photo: Third Party