Edinburgh city
Singles in and around Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh city centre is the capital's historic heart, with the castle above, the Royal Mile running down the ridge and the Georgian New Town laid out below. For a first date there's a walk up Calton Hill, a wander across the Meadows, or a stroll through Princes Street Gardens. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Edinburgh city centre
Three easy places to meet someone new in Edinburgh city centre. Check opening times before you go.
Calton Hill
A short climb from the east end of Princes Street gives wide views over the city, the castle and the Firth of Forth. Free and public, so wear a layer as it can be windy.
Princes Street Gardens
Lawns and flower beds in the valley beneath the castle, with benches and paths. Easy to find and right in the middle of town.
The Meadows
A big open park south of the Old Town, with tree lined paths, plenty of space to sit and cafes close by in Marchmont and Bruntsfield.
Around Edinburgh city centre
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Edinburgh city centre, the Old Town, the New Town, Tollcross, Haymarket and Fountainbridge.
Getting there: Edinburgh Waverley is the main station, with trains to Glasgow, Aberdeen, Newcastle and London King's Cross, and Haymarket serves the west. Trams run between the airport and Edinburgh city centre, and Lothian Buses cover the whole city.
Go Edinburgh Dating covers the whole Edinburgh area, so you can join from Edinburgh city centre and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Edinburgh city centre
What is a good first date in Edinburgh city centre?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk up Calton Hill, a stroll through Princes Street Gardens and a wander across the Meadows. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Edinburgh city centre?
Edinburgh Waverley is the main station, with trains to Glasgow, Aberdeen, Newcastle and London King's Cross, and Haymarket serves the west. Trams run between the airport and Edinburgh city centre, and Lothian Buses cover the whole city.
Can I join Go Edinburgh Dating from Edinburgh city centre?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Edinburgh Dating covers the whole Edinburgh area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Edinburgh city centre?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.