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
Leith is where Edinburgh's best restaurants are. The Royal Mile is for tourists — Stockbridge is for living.
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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.
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.
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.
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 Scotland. It takes about 90 seconds to go live.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh is a place in Scotland known for the Fringe, the Castle, whisky, Leith's restaurant scene, Arthur's Seat and year-round cultural richness. 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. The population is around 530,000.
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.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Edinburgh and across Scotland. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Edinburgh businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Edinburgh and the wider Scotland area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Edinburgh and the surrounding area in Scotland, including Old Town, New Town, Leith, Stockbridge, Bruntsfield, Marchmont and Portobello.
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