Timeline
12:00
Grab a pint at Old Eastway Tap. It is a dog-friendly pub just a six-minute walk from Hibernian FC. The bar opens at noon, so you can settle in early before the crowds arrive.
12:45
Walk twelve minutes to Scran and Scallie for lunch. This upmarket gastropub serves modern Scots cuisine with slick service. It is open from noon, so you can head straight in after your drink.
13:45
Take the forty-four-minute walk west to the Royal Botanic Garden. This is the perfect time to wander the impressive gardens or sit by the herbaceous border on a sunny day. It is a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy the greenery.
Local tip
The walk to the garden is long. Wear comfortable shoes and check the bus route if you prefer not to walk the full distance.
Check before you go
- Old Eastway Tap opens at 12:00.
- Scran and Scallie opens at 12:00.
- The Royal Botanic Garden is open during daylight hours; check specific garden entry times if visiting in winter.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Edinburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).