Blackford Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a popular museum in Edinburgh with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Royal Mile
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Royal Mile. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
Explore the campus of University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Edinburgh Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Edinburgh Zoo home during your travels in Edinburgh. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Blackford
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Great location, was walking distance from everywhere. Clean room.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Great location, clean and practical, thanks
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Great stay specially the location in the hart of the old town
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Room was clean and tidy and the staff very friendly, helping with any query and held our bags safely and securely when we checked out as we had a late flight out of Edinburgh, allowing us to go out for the day without the hassle of carrying around luggage. Perfectly located with shops, malls and ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Lovely clean bed linen, polite & helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blackford
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.
Blackford Travel Guide
- Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
- Blackford Hill
- Craigmillar Park Golf Club
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Royal Highland Centre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Omni Centre Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- Heriot-Watt University
- Victoria Street
- The Hub
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Royal Infirmary
