Timeline
15:10
Grab a take-away coffee and a pastry from the legendary Italian deli. The grey frontage is unassuming, but the cafe in the back is worth the wait if you can get a seat.
15:50
Walk up Calton Hill. It is a short stroll from the anchor and commands great views. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon to the SW.
16:40
Head to Scran and Scallie for dinner. This upmarket gastro pub serves modern Scots cuisine with slick service. It is open late, so you will have time to eat and enjoy the atmosphere after dark.
17:40
End the night at The Bailie. This lovely old traditional basement pub is known as much for its ale as its food. It is a perfect spot to stay a while after dinner.
Local tip
Calton Hill is steep. Allow enough time to climb it comfortably before the sunset moment. Scran and Scallie can get busy, so if you have a strong preference for a table, consider arriving earlier or booking if possible, though the description notes no queue advice is given here, so be prepared for a wait.
Check before you go
- Scran and Scallie is open until 23:30.
- The Bailie is open until 24:00.
- Calton Hill is a public space, but check local guidance for access after dark.
Worth knowing
- Valvona & Crolla is open at 15:10 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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