Location
Located right in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre, The Calton provides the very best the city has to offer, with the perfect mix of tranquillity and energy. Close proximity to both Holyrood Park for relaxation and the historic Royal Mile for city buzz means this development truly offers the best of both worlds.
Energising Nights Out
Living in a city that’s home to the world’s largest arts festival means that you can enjoy some top class theatre year-round. Take your pick of the best performances on show at the Kings, the Royal Lyceum or the Edinburgh Playhouse.
You can be sure to be energised by a raft of musical styles and genres in the city’s prime music and dance venues. From soul, jazz and blues to hip hop, folk and techno, the city’s rhythm reverberates at grand venues such as the Usher Hall and the Queen’s Hall. Cinephiles will find plenty to watch on the capital’s big screens. Venues vary from the multiplexes of Vue Cinema in the city centre’s Omni Centre to the arthouse settings of the Cameo Cinema and the Edinburgh Filmhouse.
Lively Dining
Diners at Amber Restaurant will not only enjoy the best Scottish seasonal cuisine, but can also sample the finest whisky from the restaurant’s unrivalled whisky bar, which boasts sought after Single Malts and Blends.
A trendy open plan bar and restaurant, Scott’s on Princes Street, is where you’d come for a light lunch, relaxed cream tea or traditional evening meal. The stunning views of Edinburgh’s Castle, The Scott Monument and Princes Street Gardens are hard to beat, while the menu packs a punch with Scottish classics served with modern twists.
Housed in a Georgian townhouse on George Street, The Printing Press pays homage to the capital’s rich literary heritage while offering relaxed dining in an elegant, all-day restaurant.
Energised Retail Therapy
Princes Street is home to the core of the city centre’s high street shopping outlets, all on a thoroughfare offering uninterrupted views of an ancient castle and historic Old Town.
The brand new shopping centre St James Quarter opened in June 2021 with its 80 outlets across four floors including the likes of John Lewis, Zara and H&M. For more independent shopping check out the boutiques of George Street, which is equally well-loved for its chic fashion brands.
Multrees Walk is the city’s prime destination for designer shopping. Here you can find luxury brands such as Mulberry, Burberry, Max Mara and Harvey Nichols flagship Scottish store.
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Natural Tranquility
Holyrood Park is right on your doorstep providing countless opportunities to relax. Spend a leisurely day exploring the park, take a gentle hike up Arthur’s Seat and then take a stroll inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover some world-class artworks.
Just opposite Holyrood Park is The Meadows which offers something for everyone. It has the biggest play area in the city, large grassed areas to relax on, tennis courts and its own café. Enjoy beautifully landscaped Dunbar’s Close Garden, a hidden gem in the heart of the Old Town and just a stone’s throw away from The Calton.
A little further afield lies the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, an oasis of calming greenery. Enjoy a picnic in the adjacent Inverleith Park which offers some of the city’s finest views.
Take a stroll or a bike ride along the Water of Leith, a 12 mile-long landscaped river walkway which winds its way through many of the city’s scenic highlights.
Tranquil Coffee
There’s no shortage of great cafés to kickback with a revitalising tea or coffee in the capital. Artisan Roast’s flagship café on Broughton Street is a popular spot for locals in the know who come here for their award-wining brews.
Serious coffee connoisseurs flock to Union Brew Lab in the Old Town for their authentic brew lab experience.
New on the block in Waverley Mall is Linton & Co which serves prime speciality coffee and luxury brownies. Open from 8am their home-made signature porridges have to be tried to be believed.
The Art of Tranquility
Located on The Mound, The Scottish National Gallery houses Scotland’s national collection of fine art from the early Renaissance to the early 20th century. Take in masterpieces by Raphael, Velázquez and Vermeer to Monet, Cézanne and Van Gogh.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery dedicates itself to some of the best portrait artworks in the world. Discover the people who shaped Scotland’s history, from the likes of Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, to contemporary figures such as Karen Gillan, Alan Cumming and Sir Alex Ferguson.
Uncover the cream of contemporary art at the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, surrounded by sculptures and public art pieces by Henry Moore, Rachel Whiteread and Barbara Hepworth.
