Edinburgh by Smartphone concentrates on photo locations for capturing iconic shots of the most famous sights in the city, and also some less well-known locations that nevertheless offer excellent photographic opportunities. The second main element of the book details walks around the city that can easily be incorporated into any city break. Each photo spot has clear what3words references for getting to the required location and where to stand when you get there. It also provides background information about the photo subjects, lists nearby refreshments options and other notable attractions in the vicinity. The photo spots include Edinburgh Castle, The Scott Monument, Greyfriars Bobby, St. Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile, Calton Hill, Holyroodhouse Palace, Scottish Parliament Building, Arthur's Seat, Victoria Street, The Grassmarket, and Dean Village. The walks covered in the book (complete with distances and estimated number of steps) are:
• Old Town Walk
• New Town Walk
• Literary Walk
• Dark Side Walk
• Water of Leith Walk
• Arthur's Seat Walk
Getting the best out of a smartphone camera is also looked at, so readers can take the best photos possible, feel confident using their smartphone camera, and concentrate all their attention on the photo subjects.