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Discover Edinburgh
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One of Europe's great capital cities — dramatic, ancient and alive with culture, food and an independent spirit that resists corporate bland

Roam is the free UK local discovery app — find the best local businesses, events and hidden gems in Edinburgh, . Download free on iOS & Android.

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About Roam: Roam is the UK's local discovery app that connects everyday explorers with great local businesses. Free to download, free to activate — Roam helps people discover what's nearby and helps local businesses reach their community across Edinburgh and beyond.

Explore Edinburgh

Known for

The Fringe, the Castle, whisky, Leith's restaurant scene, Arthur's Seat and year-round cultural richness

A little history

Scotland's capital since the 15th century, home to the world's oldest arts festival and a city whose medieval and Georgian architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

📍 Local tip

Leith is where Edinburgh's best restaurants are. The Royal Mile is for tourists — Stockbridge is for living.

530,000Population
7Key areas
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See Roam in action

Browse local businesses, discover events and find hidden gems in Edinburgh — all from one beautifully simple app.

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Food & drink in Edinburgh

Leith's restaurant mile is world-class. Stockbridge has exceptional independent delis and cafes. The city punches well above its size for fine dining and casual food alike.

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Restaurants & cafes

From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Edinburgh food spots locals actually love, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.

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Bars & nightlife

Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Edinburgh. Roam tells you what's open, what's on and what's worth the visit.

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Independent shops

The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Edinburgh worth exploring on foot. Download Roam and find them near you.

For businesses in Edinburgh

Stockbridge, Bruntsfield and Leith Walk are crammed with independent traders — butchers, bakers, cheesemongers and bookshops that have held out against the chains.

List your Edinburgh business on Roam and connect with local customers and visitors who are actively exploring . It takes about 90 seconds to go live.

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Reach local customers

Roam users are actively looking for what's nearby in Edinburgh. Get your business in front of the right people at the right moment.

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Push notifications & offers

Send real-time offers and events to Roam users in Edinburgh. Tell your community what's happening before they find out elsewhere.

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Build community

Roam helps Edinburgh businesses build a loyal local following and become part of the fabric of . Free to list, free to activate.

Get Roam in Edinburgh

Free to download. No subscription. Available on iOS and Android.

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Frequently asked questions

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