Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Fabulous location, off the tourist track and near the sea. Excellent food at good prices. You may need to book on a weekend as its very popular with locals.
58 locals raden deze aan
Porto & Fi Deli Bistro
47 Newhaven Main StFabulous location, off the tourist track and near the sea. Excellent food at good prices. You may need to book on a weekend as its very popular with locals.
Great Full Breakfasts, great service, good vibe, TV, Newspapers, Wi-Fi - a favourite so arrive early!
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlGreat Full Breakfasts, great service, good vibe, TV, Newspapers, Wi-Fi - a favourite so arrive early!
Great place to buy pic nic food. Our Co-Host works there and will welcome your arrival!
35 locals raden deze aan
I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria StGreat place to buy pic nic food. Our Co-Host works there and will welcome your arrival!
New Chapter
18 Eyre PlCafé Marlayne
76 Thistle StCafe St Honorė
34 Thistle St N W LnTwelve Triangles
9 Comely Bank RoadThe Colonnades at the Signet Library
Parliament SquareOne20 Wine Cafe
120 Dundas StHighly recommend this!
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowBrilliant!
Contini George Street
103 George StreetBrowns Edinburgh
131-133 George StReliable and always good.
Sightseeing
One can walk anywhere in the city!
Its very famous and very interesting - you need about 4 hours to do it justice and take a wind breaker as it can get quite cold and windy up there!
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIts very famous and very interesting - you need about 4 hours to do it justice and take a wind breaker as it can get quite cold and windy up there!
Dean Village
Dean Path
Dundas Street
Dundas StreetWorld renowned Gardens and an oasis of calm. Nice enough cafes with superb views of the City.
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Koninklijke botanische tuin Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceWorld renowned Gardens and an oasis of calm. Nice enough cafes with superb views of the City.
Calton Hill
Calton HillArts & Culture
Its just been refurbished and has a very modern feel with 2 good eating places and lots to see over many floors.
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National Museum of Scotland
Its just been refurbished and has a very modern feel with 2 good eating places and lots to see over many floors.
Fabulous buildings and gardens with excellent Cafe for lunch outside…..easy walking distance along the Water of Leith from Stockbridge main road (Raeburn Place) at the bridge.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFabulous buildings and gardens with excellent Cafe for lunch outside…..easy walking distance along the Water of Leith from Stockbridge main road (Raeburn Place) at the bridge.
Julia Krone Art & Design
22 Reid TerraceEntertainment & Activities
Its full of interesting locals and an Iconic Edinburgh place to hang out - good food too though a little pricey
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Filmhouse Cafe Bar
88 Lothian RdIts full of interesting locals and an Iconic Edinburgh place to hang out - good food too though a little pricey
Fringe Box Office
High StreetA place to buy or collect your Fringe tickets.
Getting Around
Use the Lothian Bus App to get Route maps for the various buses in the area - nos 24, 26, 36, 21,27 etc
Station Edinburgh Waverley
Princes StreetEasy walking distance (10 mins) from our flat
Good prices if you book ahead and its not over a weekend!
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Edinburgh City Centre
12 Annandale StGood prices if you book ahead and its not over a weekend!
Lothian Buses Travelshop
31 Waverley BridgeShopping
Great shopping with Roof top restaurant and iconic views of the city.
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Harvey Nichols
Great shopping with Roof top restaurant and iconic views of the city.
Great Scottish jerseys and a selection of great French brands.
18 locals raden deze aan
Dick's Edinburgh
3 N W Circus PlGreat Scottish jerseys and a selection of great French brands.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're lucky you can a seat outside in the sun. Lovely choice of wine and good snacks. A bit pricey though.
91 locals raden deze aan
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlIf you're lucky you can a seat outside in the sun. Lovely choice of wine and good snacks. A bit pricey though.