Our favorite places to eat
- Indian – Ignite/Slumdog Indian
- Nepalese – Everest
- Mexican – Taco Libre/Tortilla
- Italian – Locanda de Gusti
- Scottish – Howie’s / the Kitchin
- Pizza – Pizzaria 1926
- Kebab – The Schwarma House/Shish Edinburgh
- Coffee – Artisan roast/Brewlab/Kilimanjaro coffee
- Hot Chocolate – Haute Dolci/Uplands Roast
- Sunday lunch – The Antiquary Bar
- Shawarma – Mr Shawarma
- Burger – Bread Meets Bread
- Canadian – Down the Hatch
- French – Chez Jules
- Thai – Blue Rapa
- Junk – Edinburgh Street Food
- Steak – Chop House
- Brunch – Victor Hugo
- Ice cream – Alandas Gelato
Our favorite places to study
- Main UoE Library (5th floor is for Master’s students only)
- Moray House Library
- Levels
- Pleasance Café
- School of Law Library
- Richmond place common room
Our favorite Edinburgh experiences
- Arthur’s seat hike & St. Margaret’s Loch
- Prince’s St. Gardens
- George St. shopping
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Pub quizzes
- Calton Hill
- Portobello beach
- Weekend trip to the Highlands
- Edinburgh Castle
- Greyfriar’s Kirkyard
- Underground walking tour
- Stroll through the Meadows
- Blackford Hill
- Pentland Hills
- Dean Village
- Water of Leith
Our advice to new students
- Be patient with yourself! Returning to or continuing your studies can be a big transition.
- Be prepared and check deadlines ahead of time.
- Work hard but keep relaxed.
- Study early and be prepared for self-studying.
- Bring a strong umbrella and wellies.
- Read as much as you can.
Map of Holyrood Campus