Guidebook for Edinburgh
Getting Around
Public transport tips for your stay
The 41 and 43 buses going east will take you directly into the centre within 5 minutes.
Queensferry Road
Queensferry RoadThe 41 and 43 buses going east will take you directly into the centre within 5 minutes.
Trams and buses to and from the airport stop here too, trains to Glasgow and east coast of Scotland as well as places in England stop here.
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Haymarket station
Trams and buses to and from the airport stop here too, trains to Glasgow and east coast of Scotland as well as places in England stop here.
41 and 43 buses stop here and can get buses to airport round the corner in Shandwick Place. Nearest place to get off for places to eat and walking length of Princes Street.
Queensferry Street
Queensferry Street41 and 43 buses stop here and can get buses to airport round the corner in Shandwick Place. Nearest place to get off for places to eat and walking length of Princes Street.
Shopping
A local shopping centre with a number of shops and amenities.
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Craigleith Retail Park (Stop 1)
A local shopping centre with a number of shops and amenities.
House of Fraser
48 Princes StOld style department store, Jenners
It's an up market shopping street with smaller more specialist shops compared to more popular neighbour, Princes Street.
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George Street
George StreetIt's an up market shopping street with smaller more specialist shops compared to more popular neighbour, Princes Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stockbridge is a bohemian suburb of Edinburgh with wide array of restaurants and bars to accommodate the most discerning tastes.
Stockbridge is walkable from my property.
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Stockbridge
Stockbridge is a bohemian suburb of Edinburgh with wide array of restaurants and bars to accommodate the most discerning tastes.
Stockbridge is walkable from my property.
Rose Street
Rose StreetVariety of pubs, cafes and eateries
Food Scene
Plenty of choice, great service, lots of tables and wide variety of drinks. Good atmosphere.
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Indigo Yard
7 Charlotte LnPlenty of choice, great service, lots of tables and wide variety of drinks. Good atmosphere.
Francos of Stockbridge
7 Comely Bank RdThe best take away fish and chips in the area.
Pâtisserie Maxime
163 Morningside RdIt does fantastic cakes and snacks.
Sky Garden Edinburgh
246 Queensferry RdChinese take away
Sightseeing
Places to visit during your stay
Quaint old village in the heart of Edinburgh with unique style of buildings. Water of Leith flows through it. 10 minutes walk away.
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Dean Village
Dean PathQuaint old village in the heart of Edinburgh with unique style of buildings. Water of Leith flows through it. 10 minutes walk away.
Otherwise known as the Royal Mile, main street in Old Town for souvenirs, museums, cafes, etc.... etc....
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High Street
High StreetOtherwise known as the Royal Mile, main street in Old Town for souvenirs, museums, cafes, etc.... etc....
Famous statue to loyal dog, plus entrance to Greyfiars Cemetery.
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Famous statue to loyal dog, plus entrance to Greyfiars Cemetery.
Arts & Culture
There are two buildings, one either side of the road and they have constantly changing exhibits.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThere are two buildings, one either side of the road and they have constantly changing exhibits.
Free unless specific exhibition. Scottish National Gallery beside it. Restaurant in park serves Scottish food too.
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Royal Scottish Academy
The MoundFree unless specific exhibition. Scottish National Gallery beside it. Restaurant in park serves Scottish food too.
Essentials
Blackhall Sub Post Office
11 Marischal PlSmall post office for letters, parcels, stamps etc.