Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
In my humble opinion, they serve the best coffee in Edinburgh.
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Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield PlIn my humble opinion, they serve the best coffee in Edinburgh.
Everything from coffee and cake to breakfast or lunch. Great service and delicious food.
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Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlEverything from coffee and cake to breakfast or lunch. Great service and delicious food.
An excellent place to eat, whether you're looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Also a lively, popular bar in the evenings.
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Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlAn excellent place to eat, whether you're looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Also a lively, popular bar in the evenings.
They serve everything from excellent coffee, to delicious breakfast and lunch, to quality ice-cream.
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Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanThey serve everything from excellent coffee, to delicious breakfast and lunch, to quality ice-cream.
A lovely restaurant with friendly staff, beautiful views of Edinburgh castle and tasty food made with locally sourced products.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeA lovely restaurant with friendly staff, beautiful views of Edinburgh castle and tasty food made with locally sourced products.
A little hut serving the most delicious pancakes (sweet or savoury) in Edinburgh!
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Tupiniquim
A little hut serving the most delicious pancakes (sweet or savoury) in Edinburgh!
I find it reassuring to know that there are places dotted around the city where I can buy good coffee, eat good cake and/or enjoy some good lunch food. This is one of those places.
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Pep & Fodder
11 Waterloo PlI find it reassuring to know that there are places dotted around the city where I can buy good coffee, eat good cake and/or enjoy some good lunch food. This is one of those places.
If you want a good hot chocolate, go to the people who specialise in making it! Also a good place to buy some hand-crafted chocolate for yourself or to give as a gift - they even do haggis-spice chocolate! And for warm days, they sell delicious ice cream.
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Chocolate Tree
123 Bruntsfield PlIf you want a good hot chocolate, go to the people who specialise in making it! Also a good place to buy some hand-crafted chocolate for yourself or to give as a gift - they even do haggis-spice chocolate! And for warm days, they sell delicious ice cream.
Topolabamba
93 Lothian RdWho wouldn't want to eat some Mexican tapas?!
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortSome say they do the best cake in Edinburgh.
This is a hidden gem, selling freshly-baked bread, cheeses, cold meats and local deli goodies, as well as some great Italian treats. Try the roasted almonds or granary bread - best when still warm, first thing in the morning.
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181 Delicatessen
181 Bruntsfield PlThis is a hidden gem, selling freshly-baked bread, cheeses, cold meats and local deli goodies, as well as some great Italian treats. Try the roasted almonds or granary bread - best when still warm, first thing in the morning.
An excellent local restaurant - fantastic cooking with a modern twist. One of our favourites - you need to book ahead!
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Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthAn excellent local restaurant - fantastic cooking with a modern twist. One of our favourites - you need to book ahead!
Our favourite local curry house. They also do takeaway and home delivery.
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Bombay Bicycle Club
6 Brougham PlOur favourite local curry house. They also do takeaway and home delivery.
This is just downstairs from the flat. A small, friendly Italian with good pizzas and pastas. Try anything with the spicy sausage!
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Papilio
158 Bruntsfield PlThis is just downstairs from the flat. A small, friendly Italian with good pizzas and pastas. Try anything with the spicy sausage!
Parks & Nature
Edinburgh's most famous hill - it's worth the short climb for the stunning views of Edinburgh.
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Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh's most famous hill - it's worth the short climb for the stunning views of Edinburgh.
An even shorter climb than Arthur's Seat, you'll get the best views over the city as well as feeling as if you've escaped the buzz of city life.
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Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdAn even shorter climb than Arthur's Seat, you'll get the best views over the city as well as feeling as if you've escaped the buzz of city life.
Just behind Blackford Hill, you'll find a 'wee burn' (little river) and a wooded area - you'll truly feel like you've escaped the city and there are some good spots for children (or grown-ups) to do some paddling.
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Hermitage of Braid
69 Hermitage of BraidJust behind Blackford Hill, you'll find a 'wee burn' (little river) and a wooded area - you'll truly feel like you've escaped the city and there are some good spots for children (or grown-ups) to do some paddling.
The Bruntsfield Links extends off the Meadows. Both are great places for picnics, BBQ's, relaxing in the sun, or playing a game of short-hole golf. They are popular places to walk and jog and have several good play parks for children. Take your own golf clubs and play for free or hire equipment from the Golf Tavern on the edge of the links.
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Bruntsfield Links
Melville DriveThe Bruntsfield Links extends off the Meadows. Both are great places for picnics, BBQ's, relaxing in the sun, or playing a game of short-hole golf. They are popular places to walk and jog and have several good play parks for children. Take your own golf clubs and play for free or hire equipment from the Golf Tavern on the edge of the links.
A beautiful space to escape the city, with ancient trees and Victorian glasshouses. Currently hosting an exhibition of 'The Lost Words' artwork from Robert Macfarlane's recent book.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA beautiful space to escape the city, with ancient trees and Victorian glasshouses. Currently hosting an exhibition of 'The Lost Words' artwork from Robert Macfarlane's recent book.
Arts & Culture
This is one of my favourite things to do in Edinburgh - excellent for children and adults alike. Interactive, fun, educational and totally free!
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National Museum of Scotland
This is one of my favourite things to do in Edinburgh - excellent for children and adults alike. Interactive, fun, educational and totally free!
Fantastic permanent collection in the centre of town in an iconic building. Particularly good for Scottish and Dutch painting. Free, and very much worth a visit.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFantastic permanent collection in the centre of town in an iconic building. Particularly good for Scottish and Dutch painting. Free, and very much worth a visit.
Along with Modern Two, which is across the road, the Galleries of Modern Art are situated just outside the centre of town in beautiful landscaped grounds. Both have good permanent collections and current exhibitions - look out for Jenny Savile at Modern One. Make sure you stop at one of the cafes for some coffee and cake, too!
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdAlong with Modern Two, which is across the road, the Galleries of Modern Art are situated just outside the centre of town in beautiful landscaped grounds. Both have good permanent collections and current exhibitions - look out for Jenny Savile at Modern One. Make sure you stop at one of the cafes for some coffee and cake, too!
Currently showing an exhibition of Canaletto and the Art of Venice. Attached to the Palace of Holyrood House, which is a fantastic place to soak up some Scottish history.
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The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Currently showing an exhibition of Canaletto and the Art of Venice. Attached to the Palace of Holyrood House, which is a fantastic place to soak up some Scottish history.
Leafy Charlotte Square is the perfect place to admire the architectural grandeur of Edinburgh’s New Town. This restored townhouse recreates Georgian-era glamour and contains paintings by Scottish artists such as Sir Henry Raeburn and Allan Ramsay.
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Georgian House
7 Charlotte SquareLeafy Charlotte Square is the perfect place to admire the architectural grandeur of Edinburgh’s New Town. This restored townhouse recreates Georgian-era glamour and contains paintings by Scottish artists such as Sir Henry Raeburn and Allan Ramsay.
Contemporary art gallery situated right next to Waverley Station. Thought-provoking exhibitions and good cake at the cafe.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StContemporary art gallery situated right next to Waverley Station. Thought-provoking exhibitions and good cake at the cafe.
Sightseeing
Burg Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh's most famous landmark.
This is an iconic sight above the east end of Princes Street, with interesting monuments to explore and fantastic views of the city. It's a relatively quiet spot a short walk away from the busy centre of the city. There's the Old Observatory, Nelson's monument, and the ill-fated National Monument (an unfinished replica of the Parthenon in Athens!). Also on Calton Hill are the old Royal High School, masterpiece of Georgian architecture, and the monument to Robert Burns.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillThis is an iconic sight above the east end of Princes Street, with interesting monuments to explore and fantastic views of the city. It's a relatively quiet spot a short walk away from the busy centre of the city. There's the Old Observatory, Nelson's monument, and the ill-fated National Monument (an unfinished replica of the Parthenon in Athens!). Also on Calton Hill are the old Royal High School, masterpiece of Georgian architecture, and the monument to Robert Burns.
A gothic monument to the writer Sir Walter Scott, set above Princes Street Gardens in the heart of Edinburgh. Climb the stairs to the top and enjoy some great views over the city centre.
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Scott Monument
A gothic monument to the writer Sir Walter Scott, set above Princes Street Gardens in the heart of Edinburgh. Climb the stairs to the top and enjoy some great views over the city centre.
Set on the steep flanks of Castle Rock, this iconic street is a great place for shopping. Try Walker Slater for some classic tweed clothing, the Red Door Gallery for quirky gifts, or Swish for funky t-shirts. Some good restaurants and food shops, too - Howie's for Scottish fare, Mellis cheesemonger and Oink for a lunchtime hog-roast in a roll.
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetSet on the steep flanks of Castle Rock, this iconic street is a great place for shopping. Try Walker Slater for some classic tweed clothing, the Red Door Gallery for quirky gifts, or Swish for funky t-shirts. Some good restaurants and food shops, too - Howie's for Scottish fare, Mellis cheesemonger and Oink for a lunchtime hog-roast in a roll.
The historic City Church of Edinburgh.
With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle.
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St Giles’ Cathedral
High StreetThe historic City Church of Edinburgh.
With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle.
Admire the impressive neo-gothic architecture of the confusingly-named New College, the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. It sits in a prominent position above the Mound.
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Old College, The University of Edinburgh
South BridgeAdmire the impressive neo-gothic architecture of the confusingly-named New College, the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. It sits in a prominent position above the Mound.
Shopping
Looking for a gift or a unique, well-made memoir of Edinburgh? Curiouser sells a wide range of products ranging from illustrative prints, to jewellery and homewares with an emphasis on good and local design.
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Curiouser & Curiouser
106 Bruntsfield PlLooking for a gift or a unique, well-made memoir of Edinburgh? Curiouser sells a wide range of products ranging from illustrative prints, to jewellery and homewares with an emphasis on good and local design.
Brilliant bookshop with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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The Edinburgh Book Shop
219 Bruntsfield PlBrilliant bookshop with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
It's right beside our front door. And it sells excellent chocolate, hand made in Edinburgh. They always have some out for tasting, too. Hard to resist!
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COCO Chocolatier
20 Raeburn PlIt's right beside our front door. And it sells excellent chocolate, hand made in Edinburgh. They always have some out for tasting, too. Hard to resist!
Nordic Outdoor
20 Bruntsfield PlWell designed, quality Nordic outdoor clothing and equipment.
Vivaldi Accessories
217 Bruntsfield PlIndependent ladies' clothing and accessories store, with friendly staff.
Biscuit Clothing
132 Bruntsfield PlBeautiful, trendy clothes and gifts. Worth a browse.
Essentials
A small Sainsbury's, just across the road from the flat, selling all essential food items.
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Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StA small Sainsbury's, just across the road from the flat, selling all essential food items.
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadA little more choice of foods than the Sainsbury's local.
Excellent local fifth-generation butcher, selling free-range chicken, Scottish venison, Borders beef and their own handmade sausages - try a 'Welsh dragon'! They also do steak pies, free-range eggs and Scottish honey. Cash only. (Despite listing title, this is actually at 170 Bruntsfield Place)
W Christie
186 Bruntsfield PlExcellent local fifth-generation butcher, selling free-range chicken, Scottish venison, Borders beef and their own handmade sausages - try a 'Welsh dragon'! They also do steak pies, free-range eggs and Scottish honey. Cash only. (Despite listing title, this is actually at 170 Bruntsfield Place)
Community-run greengrocer, with a wide range of seasonal and organic fruit and veg. They also do bread and sundries like rice, pasta and biscuits at the back of the shop. They accept cards over £5.
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Digin Bruntsfield
119 Bruntsfield PlCommunity-run greengrocer, with a wide range of seasonal and organic fruit and veg. They also do bread and sundries like rice, pasta and biscuits at the back of the shop. They accept cards over £5.
Drinks & Nightlife
Heads & Tales Gin Bar
1a Rutland StreetEnjoy some locally distilled Edinburgh Gin!
Cloisters always has a great range of real ales, which the staff will happily let you try first, and a lively atmosphere.
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Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StCloisters always has a great range of real ales, which the staff will happily let you try first, and a lively atmosphere.
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StLate night live jazz.
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StLive folk music every night.
Not just a bar! This used to be the Royal Dick Veterinary School and now hosts exhibitions, ceilidhs, comedy and live music. The bar is quirky but relaxed and they serve micro-brewed beers (Barney's). A great place to spend an evening.
Summerhall station
Not just a bar! This used to be the Royal Dick Veterinary School and now hosts exhibitions, ceilidhs, comedy and live music. The bar is quirky but relaxed and they serve micro-brewed beers (Barney's). A great place to spend an evening.
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StClassy cocktail bar and music venue.
Rotation of DJ residencies; hip hop, funk, soul, house, disco and rock - new and old. Something for everyone in the heart of Edinburgh's club scene.
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The Bongo Club
66 CowgateRotation of DJ residencies; hip hop, funk, soul, house, disco and rock - new and old. Something for everyone in the heart of Edinburgh's club scene.