Edinburgh dating

Dating in Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital is steeped in history, is both romantic and lively, and as such, is a perfect city to be dating in. If you’re currently looking for a date in Edinburgh, match.com is a great place to start. Our annual LoveGeist survey revealed that 23% of singles* in Edinburgh (and Glasgow) are actively seeking dates.

Why choose match.com to date Edinburgh singles?

With online dating now responsible for 1 in 5 relationships*, and with match.com’s popularity, you have a great chance of meeting someone you click with. Our fantastic range of search options lets you easily pick and choose the type of person you’d like to date in Edinburgh. What’s more, it’s free to browse and review your matches, so you can easily tell if there are Edinburgh singles who’re right for you.

Signing up is free and easy, so if you’re ready to start simply fill in the QuickSearch box on the right-hand side of this page.

Edinburgh date ideas - both indoors and out!

As we say, it all starts with a date, but what are the best activities and places to go when you’re dating in Edinburgh? We’ve explored the winding streets of Scotland’s capital to bring you some wonderful options for a date. We’ve also researched the Edinburgh dating scene to find out what you like to do in your spare time.

A sizeable 14% of singles in Edinburgh said their ideal first date would be something out of the ordinary. That’s why we’ve looked into some of the most interesting Edinburgh date ideas, from bars to mountains, restaurants to zoos. We’ve got all bases covered to help you decide on where to go for your first date in the city of Edinburgh.

*Adults over 18 who identified themselves as single in the LoveGeist survey 2011-2012
*Research conducted by YouGov