Jane’s guidebook to beautiful Edinburgh
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walking distance from flat with 360 degree view of the whole city plus Arthurs Seat
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Calton Hill
Calton Hillwalking distance from flat with 360 degree view of the whole city plus Arthurs Seat
A piece of the Scottish hills right in the centre of the city ! A Royal park to wander around, historic Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament
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Arthur's Seat
A piece of the Scottish hills right in the centre of the city ! A Royal park to wander around, historic Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament
Ideal for a picnic or coffee right in the city centre, nestled between the Old and New Towns
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Princes Street
Princes StreetIdeal for a picnic or coffee right in the city centre, nestled between the Old and New Towns
A 12 mile waterway walk from Balerno into the heart of Leith. https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/ You can jump a bus from the flat to Balerno, number 44, and take your time walking back into town. The Water of Leith Visitors centre marks the half way point and if you wish you can leave the water of Leith here and join the Union Canal https://www.canalguide.co.uk/mobile/canals/unioncanalfromfalkirktoedinburgh.php
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Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdA 12 mile waterway walk from Balerno into the heart of Leith. https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/ You can jump a bus from the flat to Balerno, number 44, and take your time walking back into town. The Water of Leith Visitors centre marks the half way point and if you wish you can leave the water of Leith here and join the Union Canal https://www.canalguide.co.uk/mobile/canals/unioncanalfromfalkirktoedinburgh.php
Neighbourhoods
Vibrant harbour, shops, cafes, weekly street market and restaurants to wander and enjoy
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Leith
Vibrant harbour, shops, cafes, weekly street market and restaurants to wander and enjoy
A beautiful Georgian William Henry Playfair masterpiece. Galleries, bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping galore. https://youtu.be/pQqJcY6acNc
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Altstadt Edinburgh
A beautiful Georgian William Henry Playfair masterpiece. Galleries, bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping galore. https://youtu.be/pQqJcY6acNc
A mass of small streets running down from the Royal Mile. walking distance from here, The National Museum of Scotland, The Storytelling centre, Museum of childhood and so many more.
National Geographic Royal Mile walking tour - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/11/architecture-walking-tour-edinburgh?utm_source=traveller_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tues_ed
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Altstadt Edinburgh
A mass of small streets running down from the Royal Mile. walking distance from here, The National Museum of Scotland, The Storytelling centre, Museum of childhood and so many more.
National Geographic Royal Mile walking tour - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/11/architecture-walking-tour-edinburgh?utm_source=traveller_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tues_ed
Weekly street market, local independent shopping and vintage heaven. minutes from the Botanical Gardens and Water of Leith
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Stockbridge
Weekly street market, local independent shopping and vintage heaven. minutes from the Botanical Gardens and Water of Leith
A wonderful beach and seaside visit a bus rude away https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/portobello/
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Portobello
A wonderful beach and seaside visit a bus rude away https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/portobello/
City/town information
North Berwick is a wonderful seaside town in East Lothian, just a 30 minute train journey from Edinburgh. It has great beaches, coastal scenery, the Scottish Seabird Centre and an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and bars, not to mention world-renowned golf courses.
Lots more information here - https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/north-berwick-p240511
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North Berwick
North Berwick is a wonderful seaside town in East Lothian, just a 30 minute train journey from Edinburgh. It has great beaches, coastal scenery, the Scottish Seabird Centre and an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and bars, not to mention world-renowned golf courses.
Lots more information here - https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/north-berwick-p240511
Tipps für Reisende
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Amazing weekly markets
So many food, clothes, farmers & craft markets to explore - https://www.dickins.co.uk/blog/great-things-to-do-in-edinburgh/a-list-of-edinburghs-best-markets/
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Cinema city
So many cinemas to explore, from family owned to multiplex - https://www.hiddenedinburgh.net/business-directory/best-cinemas-in-edinburgh/
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Theatre experiences for all
From small amateur performances to huge international events - https://www.timeout.com/edinburgh/things-to-do/the-best-theatres-in-edinburgh
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Festivals Galore
https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
Set in the Edinburgh College of Art campus with live streaming and virtual options - https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/
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Edinburgh International Film Festival
A huge virtual and live festival of cinema across the City - https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/
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Royal Mile
A mile of history. National Geographic history walk - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/11/architecture-walking-tour-edinburgh?utm_source=traveller_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tues_ed
Bräuche und Kultur
Galleries not to miss - Fruitmarket Gallery
Newly reopened, great exhibitions, shopping and cafe on Market Street a hidden artery through the city. Only steps from train station and many links up to the Royal mIle
https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/
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Magical Art Space - City Art Centre
Floors of resident Art Exhibitions and guest artists, talks and art sessions.
Hidden street parallel and beneath the Royal mile.
https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/city-art-centre