Amy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Royal Mile and Castle are right at the heart Edinburgh's rich heritage. Well worth a day's visit.
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De sieraden van de Royal Mile
The Royal Mile and Castle are right at the heart Edinburgh's rich heritage. Well worth a day's visit.
Edinburgh Castle sits prominently above Edinburgh City and is easily accessible. There is an entry ticket, but if you there over St Andrews weekend (30 Oct - 1 Nov) you can often get free entry if you pre-book, subject to availability.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle sits prominently above Edinburgh City and is easily accessible. There is an entry ticket, but if you there over St Andrews weekend (30 Oct - 1 Nov) you can often get free entry if you pre-book, subject to availability.
There are not many cities where you can climb a mountain in the city! Really enjoyable on a good day, but the air is fresh on any day.
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Arthur's Seat
There are not many cities where you can climb a mountain in the city! Really enjoyable on a good day, but the air is fresh on any day.
The alternative to Arthur's Seat if you want a shorter walk up a hill. Great views of the city.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillThe alternative to Arthur's Seat if you want a shorter walk up a hill. Great views of the city.
One of the most famous and most photographed streets in the old town of Edinburgh.
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetOne of the most famous and most photographed streets in the old town of Edinburgh.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse sits next to the Scottish Parliament building, both at the end of the Royal mile. It is commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, and is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, where she normally spends a week at the beginning of each summer.
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateThe Palace of Holyroodhouse sits next to the Scottish Parliament building, both at the end of the Royal mile. It is commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, and is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, where she normally spends a week at the beginning of each summer.
University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1582. Of it's five campuses, a significant proportion is located in Edinburgh's old town, with it's diverse and striking architecture.
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The University of Edinburgh
South BridgeUniversity of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1582. Of it's five campuses, a significant proportion is located in Edinburgh's old town, with it's diverse and striking architecture.
Edinburgh Napier University takes its name from the 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. It is one of the smaller universities in Edinburgh and even have it's own castle and multiple campuses with some impressive architecture.
Edinburgh Napier University, Merchiston Campus
10 Colinton RdEdinburgh Napier University takes its name from the 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. It is one of the smaller universities in Edinburgh and even have it's own castle and multiple campuses with some impressive architecture.
Actor Sean Connery was born here (2-3 mins walk from the flat). The plaque is in Melvin Walk.
176 Fountainbridge
Actor Sean Connery was born here (2-3 mins walk from the flat). The plaque is in Melvin Walk.
Essentials
Our nearest railway station, approximately 7-8 minutes walk away.
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Haymarket station
Our nearest railway station, approximately 7-8 minutes walk away.
Tesco Express
135-137 FountainbridgeTesco express is the nearest small supermarket (5 mins walk)
Lidl
Dalry RoadNearest larger supermarket
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceNearest really big supermarket
Entertainment & activities
Fountain Park is a short walk away, and has various restaurants, cinema, bowling, gym etc.
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Fountain Park station
Fountain Park is a short walk away, and has various restaurants, cinema, bowling, gym etc.
Charlotte Chapel has been in this new location for not so long; a vibrant city-centre church with rich diversity and connections with the City of Edinburgh.
58 Shandwick Pl
58 Shandwick PlaceCharlotte Chapel has been in this new location for not so long; a vibrant city-centre church with rich diversity and connections with the City of Edinburgh.
Edingburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are famous: street party, fireworks, events, Christmas market...
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Box Office
109 George StEdingburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are famous: street party, fireworks, events, Christmas market...
Food scene
Akva
129 FountainbridgeAkva is a Swedish Cafe/Bar very close to the end of the canal.
Scran
7 North BridgeGreat little cafe/bistro off the main road in an arcade, very close to the Royal mile.
Great local food but not too expensive (there is another branch near Carlton Hill)
Slug & Lettuce Edinburgh, George St
113 George StreetGreat local food but not too expensive (there is another branch near Carlton Hill)
Fountain Cafe
111 Grove StreetReally close to our flat, just 2 minutes walk. Their breakfast is great.