Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Broughton Street
Broughton StreetLots of quality cafes restaurants and pubs
Friendly legendary Boho coffee mecca - they also do takeaways!
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Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StFriendly legendary Boho coffee mecca - they also do takeaways!
For Authentic French hearty meals and genuine friendly service for an early evening supper or a romantic dinner it doesn't get much better than this - even in France.
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L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StFor Authentic French hearty meals and genuine friendly service for an early evening supper or a romantic dinner it doesn't get much better than this - even in France.
Lovely freshly cooked food using only local organic ingredients- also has GF items .
Good range on menu but also has a wood fired pizza oven making the best fresh pizzas in town- can do takeaway.
Very good value, BYOB, small place so will need to book.
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Eden's Kitchen
32C Broughton StLovely freshly cooked food using only local organic ingredients- also has GF items .
Good range on menu but also has a wood fired pizza oven making the best fresh pizzas in town- can do takeaway.
Very good value, BYOB, small place so will need to book.
New upmarket wine bar run by local host doing thoughtful food including a fair amount of fish and wine friendly dishes (also has another in Stockbridge)
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ROLLO
14 Broughton StNew upmarket wine bar run by local host doing thoughtful food including a fair amount of fish and wine friendly dishes (also has another in Stockbridge)
If you like Sourdough bread and Swedish cakes and coffee this is your place across the road.
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Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StIf you like Sourdough bread and Swedish cakes and coffee this is your place across the road.
Great for brunch at the weekend and on a sunny day maybe an outside seat!
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StGreat for brunch at the weekend and on a sunny day maybe an outside seat!
Unique shop/cafe which sells own gourmet hand made Marshmallows of all kinds! Unbelievably good!
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The Marshmallow Lady
14 Rodney StUnique shop/cafe which sells own gourmet hand made Marshmallows of all kinds! Unbelievably good!
Great place for a stroll round the stalls on a Sunday- grab some ethnic food ,coffee and something to take home from artisans
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Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetGreat place for a stroll round the stalls on a Sunday- grab some ethnic food ,coffee and something to take home from artisans
Renowned butcher that also sells hot homemade food to takeaway at great prices!
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Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StRenowned butcher that also sells hot homemade food to takeaway at great prices!
Sugar Daddy's Bakery
5 Rodney StEdinburgh's first totally Gluten free Bakery!
Freshly cooked food with a twist.
Brunch/lunch particularly good value.
Small restaurant so booking a must
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Educated Flea
32B Broughton StFreshly cooked food with a twist.
Brunch/lunch particularly good value.
Small restaurant so booking a must
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union StNow under new Thai ownership.
Great food at a fair price
Turkish fresh food cooked over open coals restaurant or take away good helpings of good food.
Great takeaway standby just round the corner
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Ada Restaurant
9a Antigua StTurkish fresh food cooked over open coals restaurant or take away good helpings of good food.
Great takeaway standby just round the corner
Multiple food outlets with modern restaurant options on the top floor.
For a fun outing
St James Quarter
Multiple food outlets with modern restaurant options on the top floor.
For a fun outing
Sightseeing
Fantastic views over Edinburgh a short walk away with historic buildings and a new art space
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Calton Hill
Calton HillFantastic views over Edinburgh a short walk away with historic buildings and a new art space
Major attraction all as part of the Ocean Terminal complex. Same 22 bus drops you at the door.
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Britannia
Ocean DriveMajor attraction all as part of the Ocean Terminal complex. Same 22 bus drops you at the door.
A must visit attraction which also hosts the Military Tattoo during the Festival in August
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Burg Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA must visit attraction which also hosts the Military Tattoo during the Festival in August
Iconic monument on prime Princes street site with history and climb for great city views.
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Scott Monument
Iconic monument on prime Princes street site with history and climb for great city views.
Everything Else
Apart from the Arboretum, glass houses, gardens, Inverleith house exhibitions,interactive centre and 3 cafes- just a fantastic place to be!
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceApart from the Arboretum, glass houses, gardens, Inverleith house exhibitions,interactive centre and 3 cafes- just a fantastic place to be!
Newly refurbished impressive gallery housing the portrait collection for Scotland with regular modern exhibitions. Good Cafe.
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Schottische Nationalgalerie für Porträts
1 Queen StNewly refurbished impressive gallery housing the portrait collection for Scotland with regular modern exhibitions. Good Cafe.
Parks & Nature
Walk to the Museum of Modern Art one way and the Shore at Leith the other through a hidden valley in the middle of Edinburgh
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayWalk to the Museum of Modern Art one way and the Shore at Leith the other through a hidden valley in the middle of Edinburgh
Go for the views and blowing away the cobwebs from the night before
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Arthur's Seat
Go for the views and blowing away the cobwebs from the night before
Shopping
St. James's Quarter New Billiion pound luxury retail, entertainment and Eating development
George Street
George Streetthe place for upmarket shopping book shop and the Dome
Take a 22 bus from Elm Row straight there and you have shops, Cinema, restaurants and Britannia to enjoy.
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrTake a 22 bus from Elm Row straight there and you have shops, Cinema, restaurants and Britannia to enjoy.
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StNew Mall with Luxury Brands, Trendy Eating and Drinking options and Entertainment
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St James Shopping
St James CrescentNew Mall with Luxury Brands, Trendy Eating and Drinking options and Entertainment
St James Quarter
Main new scene to check out with fun options
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlTop venue for headline shows and Music
Newly refurbished with extended and new exhibits.
Fantastic range of subjects with interactive possibilities for all ages.
Don't miss the new extension which has floors more!
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The Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 CanongateNewly refurbished with extended and new exhibits.
Fantastic range of subjects with interactive possibilities for all ages.
Don't miss the new extension which has floors more!
Just fabulous! 2 linked buildings on separate sites across the road from each other with world class exhibitions and both with great cafes selling healthy lunches and super afternoon teas.
If it is a nice day fight for an outside seat on the grass at the cafe in Modern one.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdJust fabulous! 2 linked buildings on separate sites across the road from each other with world class exhibitions and both with great cafes selling healthy lunches and super afternoon teas.
If it is a nice day fight for an outside seat on the grass at the cafe in Modern one.
Entertainment & Activities
Omni Centre
Greenside RowMain film centre in Edinburgh plus bars and restaurants
For the rugby or major concerts the trams take you directly and quickly there for £1.50 andcome every 5-10 mins. The tram terminus is on York place less than250 yards from the flat.
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Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetFor the rugby or major concerts the trams take you directly and quickly there for £1.50 andcome every 5-10 mins. The tram terminus is on York place less than250 yards from the flat.
Die Usher Hall
Lothian RoadMain Concert Venue in Edinburgh
Main venue for National Musical Productions and music concerts
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlMain venue for National Musical Productions and music concerts