Hidden Trax

Famous for its quirky, atmospheric, hideaway bookshops, Edinburgh is the perfect place for book lovers from far and wide.    Start: Edinburgh Books, Westport, EH3.   Map: https://tinyurl.com/bookloverelisa

Young local artist Annika takes you on a journey around her favourite contemporary art spots, covering everything from photography to tapestry! Start: Dovecot Studios, Infirmary Street, EH1. Map: https://tinyurl.com/annikaart

Our coffee aficionado explores the Southside's best espresso and shows you some hidden caffeine gems! Start: Baba Budan, East Market Street, EH1. Map: https://tinyurl.com/southsidecoffeetour

Ex-president of Edinburgh's University Students' Association, Briana, takes you on a trip down memory lane and around the University of Edinburgh's central campus, showing off some of the most significant, historical, beautiful (and ugly) university...

These days known as Edinburgh's clubbing mecca, the Cowgate is the grungy, dirty, beating heart of the city's nightlife – with a fair whack of history to boot!  Start: Kickass Hostel Greyfriars, Cowgate, EH1.  Map: https://bit.ly/2JC6TXs

Tread through Leith's unsettled past, visiting crucial sites in the area's sectarian struggles, and hearing memories from experienced Leithers along the way!  Start: Ferrylee Care Home, North Junction Street, EH6.   Map: https://bit.ly/2QjdPt6

Eat and drink your way around Leith, through the eyes of this American, who’s made Scotland her adopted homeland! Start: Polentoni, Easter Road, EH7.  Map: http://tiny.cc/AmericanLeith

From the perfect long black to an oat milk flat white, take a walk through central Edinburgh and learn about the city’s third wave coffee scene, while sipping on an espresso to go! Start: Fortitude Coffee, 3 York Place, EH1. Map: http://tiny.cc/CoffeeWE

Bitesize strolls through quirky Edinburgh spots: explore Rose Street’s chequered history and get some top tips on pubs and things to do in the area! Start: East End of Rose Street, corner with South St David Street, EH2. Map: http://tiny.cc/RoseStr

Postcard-perfect Dean Village is the setting for this picturesque walk along the Water of Leith and into the heart of gorgeous Stockbridge. Start: Corner of Princes Street and Queensferry Street, EH2.  Map: http://tiny.cc/DeanToStock