TRAMCRAWL!

The long-awaited tram route to Newhaven has just opened, providing a quick and simple way to navigate Edinburgh from the airport to the seashore. Grab yourself a day ticket (£5 Cityzone or £12 if you're coming from the airport) and get exploring.

INGLISTON PARK & RIDE Leave the car and hop on the tram. This is the stop for the Royal Highland Centre, the city’s large scale events and showground, home to Connect Music Festival (25-27 Aug), dance-focused EH1 Festival (23 September) and Terminal V electronic music festival.

EDINBURGH PARK CENTRAL

Jump off for a pastry and coffee (or something stronger) from restaurant, bar and bakery Patina, a light and airy space with Scandi-influenced design.

BALGREEN Kids will love Edinburgh’s best playpark, Saughton, with a skatepark for bigger kids on skates or scooters. Take a walk through the beautiful rose garden, gaze upon the bandstand. If you’re hungry, Luckies over the road has Edinburgh institution Chop Chop in residence serving up their local favourite dumplings and garlic aubergine.

HAYMARKET The centre starts here! Hop off and explore the vibrant Dalry Road, pop to the Palmerston to sample their award-winning menu or, if it’s still morning, delicious pastries.

WEST END Fancy a drink? Head to picturesque William St and sample the taps of the atmospheric Teuchters.

PRINCES ST The heart of the city! From here, you can visit the National Galleries, then walk up the Mound to explore the medieval streets of the Old Town.

ST ANDREW SQUARE This stop is surrounded by historic boozers, including the Victorian splendour of Cafe Royal and Guildford Arms, the well-preserved Edwardian environs of The Abbotsford and the cabaret vibes of the Voodoo Rooms, which hosts a programme of evening gigs.

OCEAN TERMINAL NEWHAVEN

PORT OF LEITH

THE SHORE

FOOT OF THE WALK

BALFOUR STREET

MCDONALD ROAD

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PICARDY PLACE Hop off at the top of Leith Walk for a drink in The Street, gaze upon a giant bronze foot by Eduardo Paolozzi or visit the St James Quarter for a quick game of bowling.

BALFOUR ST Just past the Leith boundary, alight here to enjoy the lower stretch of Leith Walk. Pop into Leith Depot for a drink, some food or some live music. The Drill Hall has a community cafe and interesting events, so stick your head in to see what’s going on.

THE SHORE Another clutch of excellent pubs - take your pick from the (in)famous Port of Leith, cosy Nobles or head round the corner to visit the Bullfinch with their tucked-away beer garden. Walk along the Shore, admiring the colourful Nyhavn-alike harbour buildings and pop into Custom Lane for a coffee and a browse of their design businesses.

OCEAN TERMINAL Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, then run, don't walk to Alby's for one of their big hot sandwiches. A short stroll away, Sierra Metro is a gallery / studio with an excellent coffee shop in the front.

NEWHAVEN The final stop! Pop into the Dreadnought for a pint and gaze upon their rainbow-painted Pride bridge. You’ll find some of the city’s finest fish and chips in the Newhaven Fishmarket - take away to eat on the picturesque harbour side before getting back on the tram and doing it all over again.

Top tip – purchase Day Tripper tickets for unlimited tram travel for 2 adults and up to 3 children through our website edinburghticket.com and save money!