Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

Enjoy organic food & wine? Earthy's fabulous restaurant & shop at Canonmills, situated beside the Water of Leith. No 8 bus, ask driver to let you of at Canonmills. Botanic Gardens is 5 mins walk away.
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Earthy Canonmills
1 Canonmills
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Enjoy organic food & wine? Earthy's fabulous restaurant & shop at Canonmills, situated beside the Water of Leith. No 8 bus, ask driver to let you of at Canonmills. Botanic Gardens is 5 mins walk away.
Enjoy steaks & burgers? This cute wee diner has been serving fine food for over 40 years & is still going strong. Licensed & friendly.
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Bells Diner
7 St Stephen St
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Enjoy steaks & burgers? This cute wee diner has been serving fine food for over 40 years & is still going strong. Licensed & friendly.
Fresh seafood / excellent fish restaurant. Traditional /folk /jazz music sessions most nights. Wander along cycle path to Leith Village (approx 1.5 miles) or take 14 bus & alight at Great Junction St.
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The Shore Restaurant
1 Shore
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Fresh seafood / excellent fish restaurant. Traditional /folk /jazz music sessions most nights. Wander along cycle path to Leith Village (approx 1.5 miles) or take 14 bus & alight at Great Junction St.

Essentials

This is our closest supermarket. 5 mins walk along cycle path, turn right onto cycle path and follow blue signs.
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Morrisons
Portobello Road
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This is our closest supermarket. 5 mins walk along cycle path, turn right onto cycle path and follow blue signs.

Everything Else

A modern, decent sized swimming pool, with Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room, badminton courts & gym. 5 mins along cycle path. Approx £5 per swim.
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Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
92 Pilton Dr
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A modern, decent sized swimming pool, with Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room, badminton courts & gym. 5 mins along cycle path. Approx £5 per swim.

Sightseeing

Beautiful at any time of year & it's free entry. The Botanic gardens also have some interesting Glass Houses (charges apply here) a couple of ok cafes & restaurant. 8 bus goes past East gate.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
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Beautiful at any time of year & it's free entry. The Botanic gardens also have some interesting Glass Houses (charges apply here) a couple of ok cafes & restaurant. 8 bus goes past East gate.
The Water of Leith runs from the Ratho at the west of the city (airport) to the historic port of Leith, & passes through several old villages on the way. A lovely way to explore the city.
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Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall Rd
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The Water of Leith runs from the Ratho at the west of the city (airport) to the historic port of Leith, & passes through several old villages on the way. A lovely way to explore the city.