Food scene
The ice cream is incredible. Be brave and select an unusual flavour!! A Grassmarket favourite.
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Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketThe ice cream is incredible. Be brave and select an unusual flavour!! A Grassmarket favourite.
Delicious pizza.. every time. Beware of 'The Cash' aka Ring of Fire a touch too fiery for me ;-) Another Grassmarket favourite.
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Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 GrassmarketDelicious pizza.. every time. Beware of 'The Cash' aka Ring of Fire a touch too fiery for me ;-) Another Grassmarket favourite.
Delicious seasonal and local food. Cracking breakfasts - either the full scottish or the porridge. Note don't do both at one sitting..
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The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StDelicious seasonal and local food. Cracking breakfasts - either the full scottish or the porridge. Note don't do both at one sitting..
Wee pub - hidden away from the bustle of things off the Royal Mile. Real ales, malts, pub grub, occasionally a bit of busking.. my kind of pub.
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Jolly Judge
7 James CtWee pub - hidden away from the bustle of things off the Royal Mile. Real ales, malts, pub grub, occasionally a bit of busking.. my kind of pub.
Ok it's a bit spartan inside but the delicious vietnamese food keeps me coming back. Note its BYOB (bring your own bottle) as not licensed to sell alcohol. Corkage charge is fair.
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Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove StOk it's a bit spartan inside but the delicious vietnamese food keeps me coming back. Note its BYOB (bring your own bottle) as not licensed to sell alcohol. Corkage charge is fair.
A bit of a walk and looks unexceptional from the outside but these guys certainly know their meat! They butcher the meat and the steaks are exceptional.
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McKirdy's Steakhouse
155 Morrison StA bit of a walk and looks unexceptional from the outside but these guys certainly know their meat! They butcher the meat and the steaks are exceptional.
Kyloe
1-3 Rutland StreetA bit more swankier and pricier than McKirdys but equally good steaks.
Pulled pork. Apple sauce. Haggis on the side. Crackling. Simple and tasty. There is one roast pig a day when its gone its gone!
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Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StPulled pork. Apple sauce. Haggis on the side. Crackling. Simple and tasty. There is one roast pig a day when its gone its gone!
Great atmosphere, spot on decor and superb Indian food. Voted Scotlands best curry restaurant in 2021. Enjoyed this place - top notch.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareGreat atmosphere, spot on decor and superb Indian food. Voted Scotlands best curry restaurant in 2021. Enjoyed this place - top notch.
Classic Italian food. Can vouch for the pizzas and thomahawk steaks. Service is very slick.
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Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV BridgeClassic Italian food. Can vouch for the pizzas and thomahawk steaks. Service is very slick.
Pretty cool and laid back place. Modern restaurant with an interesting menu. Superb views to the flat and castle from the rear of the restaurant.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgePretty cool and laid back place. Modern restaurant with an interesting menu. Superb views to the flat and castle from the rear of the restaurant.
The only place on my guide that I haven't been too.. but by all reports it's worth going to. Tried to book into the roof top bar but no luck.. apparently has prime views of the castle.
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes StThe only place on my guide that I haven't been too.. but by all reports it's worth going to. Tried to book into the roof top bar but no luck.. apparently has prime views of the castle.
Fine dining with local produce. Had a fantastic meal in this place.. faultless. Ambience is understated, intimate and unpretentious.
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Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StFine dining with local produce. Had a fantastic meal in this place.. faultless. Ambience is understated, intimate and unpretentious.
Superb thai food thats reasonably priced. Friendly service.. either sit in cafe style or take out. Delicious!
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The Thailander
25 Brougham StreetSuperb thai food thats reasonably priced. Friendly service.. either sit in cafe style or take out. Delicious!
The Bow Bar
80 W BowWee traditional pub - extensive range of whisky and local ales.
Legendary pies on offer.. with a fair range of ales to wash it down. Visited often for lunch when I worked up the road.
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Thomson's Bar
182-184 Morrison StLegendary pies on offer.. with a fair range of ales to wash it down. Visited often for lunch when I worked up the road.
Good value plat du jour. Enjoyed the onion soup. Also had the snails in parsely and pernot that my daughter ordered then didn't eat.. interesting dish!! Nice relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.
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Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketGood value plat du jour. Enjoyed the onion soup. Also had the snails in parsely and pernot that my daughter ordered then didn't eat.. interesting dish!! Nice relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.
Creative Thai cuisine in a rooftop eatery with sleek modern looks and glass walls for castle views.
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StCreative Thai cuisine in a rooftop eatery with sleek modern looks and glass walls for castle views.
Welcome to El Cartel: Edinburgh's own take on authentic Mexican street food serving up the best vibes in town.
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El Cartel
64 Thistle StWelcome to El Cartel: Edinburgh's own take on authentic Mexican street food serving up the best vibes in town.
Cosy, brick-lined pub boasting 300+ whiskies, plus burgers, meat dishes & craft cocktails.
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClCosy, brick-lined pub boasting 300+ whiskies, plus burgers, meat dishes & craft cocktails.
Copper Blossom
107 George StAn eclectic vintage lounge with local food and cocktails.
Classic scottish seafood in a smart and lively setting - 2 George IV Bridge
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Ondine
2 George IV BridgeClassic scottish seafood in a smart and lively setting - 2 George IV Bridge
Just round the corner. Cool tunes and laid back lux vibe. Amazing cocktails. My favourite is "Breakfast in the Highlands".
Commons Club Edinburgh
Just round the corner. Cool tunes and laid back lux vibe. Amazing cocktails. My favourite is "Breakfast in the Highlands".
Lots of space and I think they might even offer a set price group menu which can be handy with so many folks. Its really close to the train station too if people are just arriving into Edinburgh.
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Brewhemia
1A Market StLots of space and I think they might even offer a set price group menu which can be handy with so many folks. Its really close to the train station too if people are just arriving into Edinburgh.
I would book to be safe! Its a good spot - about 15 min walk from the apartment and then about 10min walk to Haymarket station where you can pick up the tram to Murrayfield (or a 30 min walk to the stadium if you are feeling like it)
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Loudons
94B FountainbridgeI would book to be safe! Its a good spot - about 15 min walk from the apartment and then about 10min walk to Haymarket station where you can pick up the tram to Murrayfield (or a 30 min walk to the stadium if you are feeling like it)
Been here a couple of times. Less than 5 minutes from the apartment. Excellent Mexican food. Its very popular so book ahead.
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Mariachi Restaurant
7 Victoria StBeen here a couple of times. Less than 5 minutes from the apartment. Excellent Mexican food. Its very popular so book ahead.
Our local. Haggis, stovies, beer. In the summer sit outside on the cobbles and take in the atmosphere.
The Last Drop
Our local. Haggis, stovies, beer. In the summer sit outside on the cobbles and take in the atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Unmissable. Survey Princes Street from the esplanade.. take in the Scottish crown jewels and the stone of destiny. Steep yourself in hundreds of years of history.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillUnmissable. Survey Princes Street from the esplanade.. take in the Scottish crown jewels and the stone of destiny. Steep yourself in hundreds of years of history.
Take in the city views and look across to Fife and on a good day up towards the Ochils, Trossachs and Pentlands. An ancient volcano slap bang in the middle of the city. Steep scramble towards the end!
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Arthur's Seat
Take in the city views and look across to Fife and on a good day up towards the Ochils, Trossachs and Pentlands. An ancient volcano slap bang in the middle of the city. Steep scramble towards the end!
An island you can walk to at low tide.. check tide tables on line to avoid getting stranded. Lots of interesting stuff in Cramond too.. a roman fort, traditional Scottish architecture and a beautiful walk up the River Almond.
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Cramond Island
An island you can walk to at low tide.. check tide tables on line to avoid getting stranded. Lots of interesting stuff in Cramond too.. a roman fort, traditional Scottish architecture and a beautiful walk up the River Almond.
Circus Lane
Circus LaneMy favourite lane in the whole of the city.
Stunning walk through a cracking part of the city. Start at Dean Village and exit at Stockbridge for some refreshments.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayStunning walk through a cracking part of the city. Start at Dean Village and exit at Stockbridge for some refreshments.
Entering Gladstone's Land today is like entering a time machine that transports you back to an age before the development of the New Town, to a time when rich and poor lived cheek-by-jowl in a seriously overcrowded city.
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Gladstone's Land
477B LawnmarketEntering Gladstone's Land today is like entering a time machine that transports you back to an age before the development of the New Town, to a time when rich and poor lived cheek-by-jowl in a seriously overcrowded city.
The worlds largest collection of whisky.. I was seriously impressed!
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillThe worlds largest collection of whisky.. I was seriously impressed!
Lots of items of interest in here (8000 to be exact). Enough to keep kids occupied.. although I found it easy to get a bit lost!! You could spend days in here so probably better to be a bit planned on your attack ;-)
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National Museum of Scotland
Lots of items of interest in here (8000 to be exact). Enough to keep kids occupied.. although I found it easy to get a bit lost!! You could spend days in here so probably better to be a bit planned on your attack ;-)
Calton Hill rises beyond the east end of Princes Street and carries a rather eccentric collection of buildings and monuments. Its principal attraction is the superb panoramic view, taking in pretty much the whole of Edinburgh. Robert Louis Stevenson said that Calton Hill was the best viewpoint in the city as from it you could see both Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, something you couldn't from either of them.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillCalton Hill rises beyond the east end of Princes Street and carries a rather eccentric collection of buildings and monuments. Its principal attraction is the superb panoramic view, taking in pretty much the whole of Edinburgh. Robert Louis Stevenson said that Calton Hill was the best viewpoint in the city as from it you could see both Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, something you couldn't from either of them.
Illusions galore and will keep you and your little one entertained.
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillIllusions galore and will keep you and your little one entertained.
Brings your childhood memories back. Reminds you of what children played with before technology.
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Museum of Childhood
42 High StBrings your childhood memories back. Reminds you of what children played with before technology.
One for a summer laze on the grass or a well wrapped up stroll from the Grassmarket via Kings Stables Road to the gardens. Used to be a loch until drained in the 18th century.
In winter transforms into the winter market. Running from November to January, Edinburgh's Christmas offers no shortage of things to see and do this winter. Enjoy panoramic views of the capital from the top of the Big Wheel.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetOne for a summer laze on the grass or a well wrapped up stroll from the Grassmarket via Kings Stables Road to the gardens. Used to be a loch until drained in the 18th century.
In winter transforms into the winter market. Running from November to January, Edinburgh's Christmas offers no shortage of things to see and do this winter. Enjoy panoramic views of the capital from the top of the Big Wheel.
St James Quarter is a large luxury retail shopping centre and residential development in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated in the east end of the New Town - the rear of this leads out on to multrees walk for even more shops. Also plenty luxury food outlets inside.
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St James Shopping
St James CrescentSt James Quarter is a large luxury retail shopping centre and residential development in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated in the east end of the New Town - the rear of this leads out on to multrees walk for even more shops. Also plenty luxury food outlets inside.
The worlds first purpose built gallery - take in the gothic style building to start with. Then inside enjoy the photographs, sculptures and paintings of people who shaped Scotland in the past and now.
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Schotse Nationale Portretgalerij
1 Queen StThe worlds first purpose built gallery - take in the gothic style building to start with. Then inside enjoy the photographs, sculptures and paintings of people who shaped Scotland in the past and now.
The national gallery. Constable, van Gogh, Monet etc. Some of canvases are on a large scale and take a bit of time to take in. I particularly enjoy 'Lady Agnew of Lochnaw' a very striking portrait.
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National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundThe national gallery. Constable, van Gogh, Monet etc. Some of canvases are on a large scale and take a bit of time to take in. I particularly enjoy 'Lady Agnew of Lochnaw' a very striking portrait.
Neighbourhoods
A cool village within the city. Superb range of eateries and indy shops.
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Stockbridge
A cool village within the city. Superb range of eateries and indy shops.
Miles of award-winning sandy beach, ice cream parlours, arcades and beach-side cafes and bars. The perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon, or even a winter one, if you want to blow away the cobwebs.
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Portobello
Miles of award-winning sandy beach, ice cream parlours, arcades and beach-side cafes and bars. The perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon, or even a winter one, if you want to blow away the cobwebs.
Elegant georgian town houses.. with sweeping avenues and open squares. A UNESCO world heritage site.
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Historisch centrum Edinburgh
Elegant georgian town houses.. with sweeping avenues and open squares. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Leith is a buzzing port district, home to hip creatives and longtime locals. Waterfront seafood bistros and traditional pubs dot the Shore area. The Royal Yacht Britannia, a former ocean-going royal residence, showcases elaborate state apartments and an onboard Rolls-Royce.
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Leith
Leith is a buzzing port district, home to hip creatives and longtime locals. Waterfront seafood bistros and traditional pubs dot the Shore area. The Royal Yacht Britannia, a former ocean-going royal residence, showcases elaborate state apartments and an onboard Rolls-Royce.
Close to the apartment. Bar with food. Excellent range of beers and food. Open air roof terrace.
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Cold Town House
4 GrassmarketClose to the apartment. Bar with food. Excellent range of beers and food. Open air roof terrace.
This is where the apartment is located. Literally steeped in history. Ancient buildings, scene of historic events, eclectic bars and superb restaurants... it has it all. The Old Town's winding streets are reminiscent of, and are said to have provided inspiration for, locations in the Harry Potter books. Taking a walk down Victoria Street to the Grassmarket, with its steep winding incline and tall buildings, you'll quickly realise why.
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Historisch centrum Edinburgh
This is where the apartment is located. Literally steeped in history. Ancient buildings, scene of historic events, eclectic bars and superb restaurants... it has it all. The Old Town's winding streets are reminiscent of, and are said to have provided inspiration for, locations in the Harry Potter books. Taking a walk down Victoria Street to the Grassmarket, with its steep winding incline and tall buildings, you'll quickly realise why.
City/town information
40 minutes on the train and your in the heart of Scotlands largest city... Glasgow. A bit edgier... a shopping mecca. Locals like 'the banter' and are surprisingly cheery given how wet the place usually is.
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Glasgow
40 minutes on the train and your in the heart of Scotlands largest city... Glasgow. A bit edgier... a shopping mecca. Locals like 'the banter' and are surprisingly cheery given how wet the place usually is.
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Cultuur en gebruiken
Tram
Hassle free and comfortable way to get from airport right into centre of town! It cost £776M.. but an airport ticket costs way less at £6.50 and a non airport ticket £1.80.
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Remember its Scotland!
One of the worst faux pas you can commit in Scotland is to believe you are in England. Scotland is not part of England, but a separate nation that joined with England in a Union in 1707 to form Great Britain.
In 2014, there was a referendum on whether Scotland should become an independent country. The result was close, but Scotland voted to stay in the United Kingdom. Regardless no Scot is happy about their country being mistaken as part of England.
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Queuing
In Edinburgh people do like to queue, i.e. stand in line and wait for their turn.
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Princes
The main shopping street is called 'Princes Street' not 'Princess Street.'
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Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in Scotland in the same way as it is in the USA. It is usual to tip in restaurants with an extra 10%, but not compulsory. Scots won't always tip at other places, and wouldn't dream of tipping at a pub when buying drinks. You can tip your tour guide or at your hotel if you like though, if you are an American tourist it may be expected.
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The Weather
It is no exaggeration to say that the British are obsessed with the weather. Scotland has a relatively mild climate compared to many other places, the problem with the weather is that is always changes. It can be brilliant sunshine one minute, and the next bucketing down with rain. You may want to be prepared for this eventuality. Bear in mind that if it is windy umbrellas are mostly useless. Plus the weather is always a good conversation starter with a local!
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Edin bur a
It is not pronounced Edin-borrow. It is Edin -bur-a or maybe Edin-bra if you are speaking quickly.
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Alright Hen/Pal
Alright, hen (Scottish word for girl) or pal (Scottish word for friend)?
Alright!
… instead of
Hi how are you?
Good thanks, and you?
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Aye (Eye)
Yes.
Is Everything Edinburgh worth a read? Aye.
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Bonnie (Bohn-ay)
Scottish for beautiful, used more by the older generation.
What a bonnie lass (girl).
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Braw
Something nice.
It’s a braw day in Auld Reekie.
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Decent (Dees-int)
Describe something favourably.
That tune is decent.
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Manky (Mahn-ki)
Dirty or disgusting.
*Dips fries into the milkshake*
You’re manky!
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Nae bother (Nay Bother)
Alternative to “not a problem at all” or “no worries”.
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The saturday farmers market on the grassmarket
Local produce.. cheese, cakes, books, paella, bread etc
Manieren om te besparen
Museums
All museums are free!
Wat je mee moet nemen
Bring confortable shoes
Walking is the best way to see Edinburgh.
Wat je mee moet nemen
Jacket
Can randomly rain or be breezy.
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Walking
Best way to see the city is on foot!
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One o clock gun
Ships in the Firth of Forth once set their maritime clocks by the One o’Clock Gun. The firing of the gun dates back to 1861, when businessman John Hewat brought the idea to Edinburgh from Paris.
The gun is still fired every day at 1pm, except on Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. Crowds gather to enjoy the spectacle – and the sound often surprises people on Princes Street below.
The original gun was a 64-pounder. Since 2001, a 105mm field gun has instead been fired from the Mills Mount Battery.
This famous time signal is located just outside the Redcoat Café. Passing through the Portcu
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Heart of Midlothian
The Heart of Midlothian is a mosaic located outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. The heart marks the location of the entrance to Edinburgh's Old Tolbooth which was demolished in 1817.[1] Locals will often spit upon the heart as a sign of good luck. While the tradition is now one of good luck, it was originally believed to be done as a sign of disdain for the executions which took place within the Old Tolbooth.
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Flodden Wall
The Flodden Wall was completed in 1560 to protect the city against an English invasion that never came. After Scottish forces were defeated and King James IV was killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, Edinburgh officials feared the victorious English troops would soon descend upon the ancient Scottish city. So, as leaders