If you’d like to take a break from the energy of the city centre, there is plenty of information from Forever Edinburgh for .
You can also get around the city centre using quieter routes. For example, if you're walking from the Royal Mile and Old Town to Princes Street and the New Town, you can avoid busier routes like North Bridge and take in the sights along less busy routes like
- Cockburn Street
- Johnston Terrace on to Castle Terrace
- Jeffrey Street on to Market Street
- New Street on to Calton Road
It's also great to explore the quieter streets of the city centre and discover more about Edinburgh's history
There are also great parks and gardens around the city centre
- Princes Street Gardens
- The Meadows
Watch a short video showing some of the .
There are many where you’ll find a quieter, more relaxed pace.