Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great food. In summer they do Pimms and in Winter hot mulled cider. Brunch and cocktails are also good. Book for a table by the window for a sea view or sit outside and watch the sun go down.
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The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresGreat food. In summer they do Pimms and in Winter hot mulled cider. Brunch and cocktails are also good. Book for a table by the window for a sea view or sit outside and watch the sun go down.
Quirky cafe which is lovely for breakfast and brunch. Interior is full of vintage touches.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadQuirky cafe which is lovely for breakfast and brunch. Interior is full of vintage touches.
An institution overlooking Newhaven Harbour. There is also a fishmonger
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceAn institution overlooking Newhaven Harbour. There is also a fishmonger
Söderberg Stockbridge
3 Deanhaugh StScandi coffee shop. Great breads, cakes and lunches.
Great food, selections of wines and gins, cocktails and mocktails. It has a great vibe and atmosphere. Very popular with hip Stockbridge crowd.
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlGreat food, selections of wines and gins, cocktails and mocktails. It has a great vibe and atmosphere. Very popular with hip Stockbridge crowd.
Wine, cheese and charcuterie. Also serve Steampunk coffee. I have just recently discovered this place and I love it. Very chilled.
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Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlWine, cheese and charcuterie. Also serve Steampunk coffee. I have just recently discovered this place and I love it. Very chilled.
Parks & Nature
10 minutes from the flat and free, but you will have to pay if you want to go into the glass houses. Great to stroll around anytime of year. In summer they have films so keep a look out for what's on. Lovely cafe and viewing gallery, garden centre and shop.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place10 minutes from the flat and free, but you will have to pay if you want to go into the glass houses. Great to stroll around anytime of year. In summer they have films so keep a look out for what's on. Lovely cafe and viewing gallery, garden centre and shop.
Dominates the Edinburgh skyline. Take a hike up the very easy path for iconic views of Edinburgh and beyond.
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Arthur's Seat
Dominates the Edinburgh skyline. Take a hike up the very easy path for iconic views of Edinburgh and beyond.
Sightseeing
Walk from the Castle to Holyrood Palace but put down your phone and ipad and just enjoy this ancient street that has played such a huge part in Scotland's history. Remember to explore the closes that lead off the Royal Mile for some hidden gems.
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Royal Mile
Walk from the Castle to Holyrood Palace but put down your phone and ipad and just enjoy this ancient street that has played such a huge part in Scotland's history. Remember to explore the closes that lead off the Royal Mile for some hidden gems.
Your visit to Edinburgh would not be complete without a visit to the Castle even it it is just the esplanade for a great vierw over the Firth of Forth.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillYour visit to Edinburgh would not be complete without a visit to the Castle even it it is just the esplanade for a great vierw over the Firth of Forth.
Dominating Princes Street take a climb up this monument to one of Scotland's most famous writer's..... no not Burns the other one Sir Walter Scott.
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Scott Monument
Dominating Princes Street take a climb up this monument to one of Scotland's most famous writer's..... no not Burns the other one Sir Walter Scott.
Arts & Culture
Superb portraits of the famous past and present plus amazing cafe which does great cakes.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StSuperb portraits of the famous past and present plus amazing cafe which does great cakes.
The exhibits are fantastic and will keep adults and children occupied for hours. But also don't fail to appreciate the building. There is a great restaurant in the tower.
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National Museum of Scotland
The exhibits are fantastic and will keep adults and children occupied for hours. But also don't fail to appreciate the building. There is a great restaurant in the tower.
Well if you are interested in the history of money! Don't be put off I was pleasantly surprised. The million pounds on display is a favourite.
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Museum on the Mound
23 The MoundWell if you are interested in the history of money! Don't be put off I was pleasantly surprised. The million pounds on display is a favourite.
Essentials
24 hour Asda supermarket about a 15 minute walk from the flat although there are plenty buses running along the seafront to take you there and back.
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Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper Dr24 hour Asda supermarket about a 15 minute walk from the flat although there are plenty buses running along the seafront to take you there and back.