Guidebook for Edinburgh

Sheena, Alastair
Sheena,  Alastair
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Essentials

Large supermarket, well stocked, walkable or 2 stops on the bus
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Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park Terrace
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Large supermarket, well stocked, walkable or 2 stops on the bus
Excellent source for organic foods and products, one bus away
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Real Foods
37 Broughton St
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Excellent source for organic foods and products, one bus away
Great cheese selections including Scottish, one bus away
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I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria St
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Great cheese selections including Scottish, one bus away
Best selection of fish and seafood in Edinburgh, one bus and a walk through The Meadows away
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Eddie's Seafood Market
7 Roseneath St
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Best selection of fish and seafood in Edinburgh, one bus and a walk through The Meadows away
Good deli, Morningside is one bus and a walk through The Meadows away, or 2 buses. Lots of shops and restaurants
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181 Delicatessen
181 Bruntsfield Pl
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Good deli, Morningside is one bus and a walk through The Meadows away, or 2 buses. Lots of shops and restaurants
Reasonable deli, has the basics, 10 minute walk up Kirk Brae (200 yards beyond the pub), good for emergency supplies
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Margiotta
43 Lasswade Rd
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Reasonable deli, has the basics, 10 minute walk up Kirk Brae (200 yards beyond the pub), good for emergency supplies
Fabulous bread, quick bus journey from our flat
22 yerel halk öneriyor
The Wee Boulangerie
67 Clerk St
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Fabulous bread, quick bus journey from our flat

Arts & Culture

Full length pool and aquatic centre, one bus away
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Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith Rd
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Full length pool and aquatic centre, one bus away
Very well done. Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth, one bus and a walk down The Royal Mile away
303 yerel halk öneriyor
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road
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Very well done. Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth, one bus and a walk down The Royal Mile away
Fascinating insight into a past life of the British Monarchy, one bus away (7)
630 yerel halk öneriyor
Kraliyet Yatı Britannia
Ocean Drive
630 yerel halk öneriyor
Fascinating insight into a past life of the British Monarchy, one bus away (7)
Discover for yourself Edinburgh's deepest secret; a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century. 1 hour guided tour. One bus away
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Gerçek Mary King'in Sokağı
2 High St
373 yerel halk öneriyor
Discover for yourself Edinburgh's deepest secret; a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century. 1 hour guided tour. One bus away
Superb museum, good cafe, one bus away
1378 yerel halk öneriyor
Ulusal İskoçya Müzesi
1378 yerel halk öneriyor
Superb museum, good cafe, one bus away
Sensational display by Massed Pipe Bands, musicians of all hues, and performances from all round the world on the Esplanade under the Castle. One bus away
26 yerel halk öneriyor
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1-3 Cockburn St
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Sensational display by Massed Pipe Bands, musicians of all hues, and performances from all round the world on the Esplanade under the Castle. One bus away

Food Scene

Good local produce served, one bus away
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The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars St
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Good local produce served, one bus away
Excellent deli, masses of choice, cheeses, cold meats, wines, pastries etc etc. Great for a meal too, or just a coffee, one bus away (7)
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm Row
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Excellent deli, masses of choice, cheeses, cold meats, wines, pastries etc etc. Great for a meal too, or just a coffee, one bus away (7)
Super Italian, reasonable prices, very good food, one bus away
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Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV Bridge
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Super Italian, reasonable prices, very good food, one bus away
Very atmospheric, first-class restaurant but expensive, one bus away
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 Castlehill
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Very atmospheric, first-class restaurant but expensive, one bus away
Scottish fare, one bus and a wee walk away
Stac Polly
38 Saint Mary's Street
Scottish fare, one bus and a wee walk away
Beautiful old building, can have a meal or just go for afternoon tea or a morning coffee, one bus away
30 yerel halk öneriyor
The Colonnades at the Signet Library
Parliament Square
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Beautiful old building, can have a meal or just go for afternoon tea or a morning coffee, one bus away
Great cafe, light meals. JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter here! One bus away
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The Elephant House
21 George IV Bridge
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Great cafe, light meals. JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter here! One bus away
Good food, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere, one bus away
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Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
11 Bristo Pl
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Good food, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere, one bus away
Good for coffee if sightseeing in the old Town but there are 100's of cafes to choose from, one bus away
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Patisserie Valerie - Edinburgh George IV Bridge
25 George IV Bridge
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Good for coffee if sightseeing in the old Town but there are 100's of cafes to choose from, one bus away
Always high standard of Scottish beef, venison, lamb, one bus away
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The Grain Store
30 Victoria St
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Always high standard of Scottish beef, venison, lamb, one bus away
Good fish restaurant, one bus away
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Fishers In The City
58 Thistle Street
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Good fish restaurant, one bus away
Very old pub serving great food, wonderful atmosphere. Need a car, take 2 buses or call Bluebird Taxi
167 yerel halk öneriyor
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The Causeway
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Very old pub serving great food, wonderful atmosphere. Need a car, take 2 buses or call Bluebird Taxi
V good Chinese food, also does carry-out, one bus away
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Kweilin
19-21 Dundas Street
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V good Chinese food, also does carry-out, one bus away
Michelin starred, expensive but first class, one bus away (7)
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The Kitchin
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Michelin starred, expensive but first class, one bus away (7)
Very good for fish and seafood, one bus away
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The Ship On The Shore
Shore
159 yerel halk öneriyor
Very good for fish and seafood, one bus away
Sister restaurant to The Kitchin. Lovely, expensive, one bus away
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Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle Terrace
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Sister restaurant to The Kitchin. Lovely, expensive, one bus away
Restaurant on top of The National Museum of Scotland, looks right out over Edinburgh Castle, lovely, expensive, one bus away
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Tower Restaurant
Chambers Street
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Restaurant on top of The National Museum of Scotland, looks right out over Edinburgh Castle, lovely, expensive, one bus away
Very good Indonesian/Malaysian food, one bus and a bit of a walk away
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Nanyang Malaysian and Chinese Restaurant
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Very good Indonesian/Malaysian food, one bus and a bit of a walk away
Good food, good atmosphere, prices reasonable, one bus away
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV Bridge
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Good food, good atmosphere, prices reasonable, one bus away
Part of The Scotsman Hotel (the building was the publishing house of The Scotsman newspaper), lovely old interiors and reliable standard, one bus away
North Bridge Brasserie
20 North Bridge
Part of The Scotsman Hotel (the building was the publishing house of The Scotsman newspaper), lovely old interiors and reliable standard, one bus away
One bus away, all organic produce, lovely place to eat and shop.
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Earthy Foods & Goods
Ratcliffe Terrace
43 yerel halk öneriyor
One bus away, all organic produce, lovely place to eat and shop.
A recent guest loved it and said not only was food and coffee great, but they are dog friendly so they get our vote!
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Café Tartine
72 Commercial St
66 yerel halk öneriyor
A recent guest loved it and said not only was food and coffee great, but they are dog friendly so they get our vote!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great old pub with Scottish traditional music sessions, one bus away
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest Rd
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Great old pub with Scottish traditional music sessions, one bus away
Good for lunch if you're in the city, lots of light and lovely views, one bus away
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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew Square
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Good for lunch if you're in the city, lots of light and lovely views, one bus away

Sightseeing

A must when in Edinburgh! Ancient castle, fabulous views over the City to Fife, one bus away and a walk up The Royal Mile
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Edinburgh Kalesi
Castlehill
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A must when in Edinburgh! Ancient castle, fabulous views over the City to Fife, one bus away and a walk up The Royal Mile
World class botannical gardens, one bus away
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Kraliyet Botanik Bahçesi Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
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World class botannical gardens, one bus away
The Queen's home in Edinburgh, one bus and a walk down The Royal Mile away
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Holyrood Sarayı
Canongate
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The Queen's home in Edinburgh, one bus and a walk down The Royal Mile away
Controversial architecture, well worth a look, one bus and a walk down The Royal Mile away
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Scottish Parliament Building
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Controversial architecture, well worth a look, one bus and a walk down The Royal Mile away
Walk from the Castle at the top end to the Palace of Holyrood at the bottom - very ancient route, one bus away
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Kraliyet Mil
337 yerel halk öneriyor
Walk from the Castle at the top end to the Palace of Holyrood at the bottom - very ancient route, one bus away
Edinburgh's extinct volcano. Climb to the top for wonderful views (822ft)
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Arthur's Seat
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Edinburgh's extinct volcano. Climb to the top for wonderful views (822ft)
Wander about, lots to see, one bus away
The Edinburgh Old Town Weaving Co
555 Castlehill
Wander about, lots to see, one bus away
Architecture superb, lots of shops, cafes and restaurants too, one bus away
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Old Town
195 yerel halk öneriyor
Architecture superb, lots of shops, cafes and restaurants too, one bus away

Entertainment & Activities

Haven't been but kids will probably love it, it's scary! One bus away
151 yerel halk öneriyor
Edinburgh Zindanı
31 Market St
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Haven't been but kids will probably love it, it's scary! One bus away
Amazing collection of childrens' toys through the ages, very charming
72 yerel halk öneriyor
Edinburg Müzesi
142-146 Canongate
72 yerel halk öneriyor
Amazing collection of childrens' toys through the ages, very charming
Take a trip over the Forth to see the marine life. Car, bus or train
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Deep Sea World
Forthside Terrace
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Take a trip over the Forth to see the marine life. Car, bus or train
Take a trip along to coast, fascinating to see all the sea birds on the Bass Rock, can take boat trips too in summer. Car, bus or train
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Scottish Seabird Centre
Harbour Terrace
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Take a trip along to coast, fascinating to see all the sea birds on the Bass Rock, can take boat trips too in summer. Car, bus or train
Unique day out with very knowledgeable people, car needed or they may pick up from bus or train, call to enquire
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Highland Safaris
B846
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Unique day out with very knowledgeable people, car needed or they may pick up from bus or train, call to enquire
Have you tried to fly an airship, seen a Spitfire, got on board Concorde or completed an assault course? The museum also includes hands-on games, cafe and shop. East Lothian's five star attraction with indoor and outdoor fun. Car needed, or bus
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Ulusal Uçuş Müzesi
B1347
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Have you tried to fly an airship, seen a Spitfire, got on board Concorde or completed an assault course? The museum also includes hands-on games, cafe and shop. East Lothian's five star attraction with indoor and outdoor fun. Car needed, or bus
A good day out for the family, car needed or bus
130 yerel halk öneriyor
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
130 yerel halk öneriyor
A good day out for the family, car needed or bus
World class climbing centre, car needed or bus to Ratho
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Edinburgh Uluslararası Tırmanma Arenası
48 yerel halk öneriyor
World class climbing centre, car needed or bus to Ratho
Amazing technology, truly worth a visit, the world's only rotating boat life, based on the canal network around Edinburgh
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Falkirk Tekerleği
Lime Road
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Amazing technology, truly worth a visit, the world's only rotating boat life, based on the canal network around Edinburgh
Outstanding day out for the family
194 yerel halk öneriyor
Glasgow Bilim Merkezi
50 Pacific Quay
194 yerel halk öneriyor
Outstanding day out for the family
World class zoo
308 yerel halk öneriyor
Edinburgh Hayvanat Bahçesi
134 Corstorphine Rd
308 yerel halk öneriyor
World class zoo