12 times TripAdvisor reviewers absolutely hated Edinburgh

TripAdvisor reviewers who hated Edinburghplaceholder image
TripAdvisor reviewers who hated Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a year-round and globally popular tourist magnet, but not everyone who visits the Scottish capital has nice things to say about their experience.

It seems fair to assume these 12 TripAdvisor reviewers won't be making a return visit any time soon.

"Not a chair in sight - had to sit on the grass and was left with an unsightly wet patch so it looked like I had soiled myself"placeholder image
"Not a chair in sight - had to sit on the grass and was left with an unsightly wet patch so it looked like I had soiled myself"
"Well you walk up the hill, enjoy the view, feel some historical wind and then you walk down again for a pint.."placeholder image
"Well you walk up the hill, enjoy the view, feel some historical wind and then you walk down again for a pint.."
"Having visited here before and always wanted to get a good photo we returned again... no fountain just a damn big muddy hole and tower crane in the middle". (Ed: Fountain was away for restoration!)placeholder image
"Having visited here before and always wanted to get a good photo we returned again... no fountain just a damn big muddy hole and tower crane in the middle". (Ed: Fountain was away for restoration!)
Royal Mile too touristy, fumes tourist. You couldn't make it up..placeholder image
Royal Mile too touristy, fumes tourist. You couldn't make it up..
Similar to Calton Hill, this reviewer preferred the pub to the attraction. Luckily, Bobby has his very own bar nearby...placeholder image
Similar to Calton Hill, this reviewer preferred the pub to the attraction. Luckily, Bobby has his very own bar nearby...
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