Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Best Western
187 Clermiston RoadDinner with a view for when cooking seems like too much work!
Wetherspoons pub - good local option for a wallet friendly meal or just a pint before heading up the road
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The White Lady
92-98 St John's RdWetherspoons pub - good local option for a wallet friendly meal or just a pint before heading up the road
This is one of the most acclaimed Scottish restaurants in Edinburgh if you want to splash out. Book your table well in advance. Take the 26 bus to Princes Street and walk up the Mound.
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillThis is one of the most acclaimed Scottish restaurants in Edinburgh if you want to splash out. Book your table well in advance. Take the 26 bus to Princes Street and walk up the Mound.
For Scottish Food and a view of the city try The Tower in the National Museum of Scotland. Either take the more frequent 26 to Princes St then walk or take the 41 from Queensferry Road.
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Tower Restaurant
Chambers StreetFor Scottish Food and a view of the city try The Tower in the National Museum of Scotland. Either take the more frequent 26 to Princes St then walk or take the 41 from Queensferry Road.
For coffee or lunch and a great view try the Elephant House where famous authors JK Rowling, Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith have all frequented.
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The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeFor coffee or lunch and a great view try the Elephant House where famous authors JK Rowling, Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith have all frequented.
Great Chinese restaurant opposite the zoo. Hop on the 26 bus or its a 30 minute walk.
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Cool Jade
3-4 Downie TerGreat Chinese restaurant opposite the zoo. Hop on the 26 bus or its a 30 minute walk.
Our favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Great authentic Thai food and great service. You do have to book though.
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Thai Orchid
5A Johnston TerraceOur favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Great authentic Thai food and great service. You do have to book though.
Vegetarian restaurant and cafe - always excellent food.
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Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover StVegetarian restaurant and cafe - always excellent food.
Within the Scotch Whisky Experience by the castle - why not go for a tour and then enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner here? See the blue folder there are some vouchers for a free tea/coffee.
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Amber Restaurant
354 CastlehillWithin the Scotch Whisky Experience by the castle - why not go for a tour and then enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner here? See the blue folder there are some vouchers for a free tea/coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Clermiston Inn
9 Rannoch RdLocal pub - good option for cheap burgers too
Shopping
Scotmid is really handy for groceries. You'll find it just behind the library (the white building)
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Scotmid Co-operative
5-19 Leven StScotmid is really handy for groceries. You'll find it just behind the library (the white building)
Tesco Extra
30 Meadow Pl Rd24 Hour Tesco
Princes Street is the centre of the city. Take the 26 bus from the red bus shelter at the top of the road (or in front of the library) and you'll be there in half an hour.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street is the centre of the city. Take the 26 bus from the red bus shelter at the top of the road (or in front of the library) and you'll be there in half an hour.
Parks & Nature
Lovely woodland walks with great views, a historic tower, a walled garden, and a cold war nuclear bunker (which is being turned into a museum)
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Corstorphine Hill
Lovely woodland walks with great views, a historic tower, a walled garden, and a cold war nuclear bunker (which is being turned into a museum)
Take a 10 minute drive to Cramond beach (which is nice for walks along the promenade). When the tide is out you can walk over to Cramond Island. There are a couple of pub options too!
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Cramond Island
Take a 10 minute drive to Cramond beach (which is nice for walks along the promenade). When the tide is out you can walk over to Cramond Island. There are a couple of pub options too!
Popular sandy beach with cafes. The 26 bus will take you from the house all the way there!
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Portobello
Popular sandy beach with cafes. The 26 bus will take you from the house all the way there!
Everything Else
Drumbrae Leisure Centre
30 Drum Brae TerraceGym and Swimming Pool. Loads of classes. Pay as you Go
A library may not be the first thing you need on holiday, but handy to know where it is as the house is 2 stops up the hill.
Drumbrae Library Hub
81 Drum Brae DrA library may not be the first thing you need on holiday, but handy to know where it is as the house is 2 stops up the hill.
Arts & Culture
One of the oldest inhabited buildings in Edinburgh. The Heritage Centre is open between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesday and Saturday mornings when you can visit the Museum and Archives
Dower House
1A Orchardfield AvenueOne of the oldest inhabited buildings in Edinburgh. The Heritage Centre is open between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesday and Saturday mornings when you can visit the Museum and Archives
A 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk from the property. The oldest part dates from 1593. Guided tours run at 2pm every day except Friday £5. You can visit the gardens for free 8am-8pm
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Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd SA 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk from the property. The oldest part dates from 1593. Guided tours run at 2pm every day except Friday £5. You can visit the gardens for free 8am-8pm
Sightseeing
Why not visit the zoo during your stay, it is a 5 minute drive, 15 minutes on the bus (you'll pass it on the way into town) or 30 minute walk (you could detour down Corstorphine Hill!)
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Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdWhy not visit the zoo during your stay, it is a 5 minute drive, 15 minutes on the bus (you'll pass it on the way into town) or 30 minute walk (you could detour down Corstorphine Hill!)