Alasdair MacQuarrie

Edinburgh

Spotter since 2018

About me

About me
I live and work in Edinburgh. In my spare time I enjoy mountain climbing and write short fiction. I love any opportunity to travel and explore, whether that be in Scotland or further afield.

Why Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a vibrant city with a great deal of history. It’s a relaxed place but it has a lot to offer and is constantly evolving. The festivals it hosts are fantastic and attract artists from all over the world, I love having all that it has to offer on my doorstep and often feel like I’m on a permanent city break!

Where else can you find me online?

My spots (19)

The-Stand

The Stand – Legendary Edinburgh comedy club

"The Stand" in Edinburgh is a legendary comedy club that plays host to some of the best talents out there. I like to sit in the front row, but I'm brave!

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
019-lemonade-1
Theaters

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
The-Hanging-Bat

The Hanging Bat – Craft beer heaven

"The Hanging Bat" is craft beer lover's idea of heaven in Edinburgh. If it's quiet enough, I like to take a seat at the bar and chat with the staff...

028-beach-bar-1
Bars

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
The-Jazz-Bar

The Jazz Bar – Eclectic late -night music spot

"The Jazz Bar" Edinburgh: a lively subterranean music club that really comes alive after midnight. I really like the crowd on weekends & their caipirinha!

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
029-guitar-instrument-1
Music

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
The-Royal-Oak

The Royal Oak – A folk music institution

"The Royal Oak" is the beating heart of Edinburgh's traditional music scene. This is a gem of a pub to visit, and I like coming on Friday/Saturday night.

028-beach-bar-1
Bars

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
The-Roseburn-Bar

The Roseburn Bar – A real Edinburgh pub

"The Roseburn Bar" is a 19th-century pub that's played host to generations of local people. It's a proper Edinburgh pub and I love it on Friday evenings!

028-beach-bar-1
Bars

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
I.J.-Mellis

I.J. Mellis – Always time for cheese & wine

"I.J. Mellis" in Edinburgh is a small cheesemonger's that stocks some of the city's best restaurants. I like going there for their tasting room...

026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping
024-burger-1
Snacks

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
The-Diggers

The Diggers – Whisky & local charm galore

"The Diggers": a traditional 19th century neighborhood pub in Edinburgh. It's beautifully preserved and friendly. I love its malt whisky & Scottish snacks.

028-beach-bar-1
Bars

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
The-Voyage-of-Buck

The Voyage of Buck – Classy New Town cocktails

"The Voyage of Buck" is a sublime cocktail bar in Edinburgh whose '20s style makes me daydream of a bygone era. I like to go there on weekend afternoons...

028-beach-bar-1
Bars

By

Alasdair

MacQuarrie

Jan 31, 2025
Alasdair is not the only one

Meet our other Spotters from Edinburgh

Join us as a Spotter today!

Be part of a global community of 490 people who love their city!

Write about everything you 🤍 but skip touristic highlights

Show the hearth and soul of the place you call home