Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Perfect for breakfast and lunch, their eggs Benedict are superb. Avoid on Saturday between noon and 1 pm, as the local cycle club descends en-mass and you won't find a table. Great any other time.
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RedBox Marchmont
2-6 Spottiswoode RdPerfect for breakfast and lunch, their eggs Benedict are superb. Avoid on Saturday between noon and 1 pm, as the local cycle club descends en-mass and you won't find a table. Great any other time.
Quite simply the best coffee in Edinburgh. A favorite among students and professionals alike, this funky, unpretentious and slightly irreverent cafe can't be beat. Say high to the owner, Dougal, or any of the friendly staff: Ellen, Niko, Holly, Alex ....
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Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StQuite simply the best coffee in Edinburgh. A favorite among students and professionals alike, this funky, unpretentious and slightly irreverent cafe can't be beat. Say high to the owner, Dougal, or any of the friendly staff: Ellen, Niko, Holly, Alex ....
Essentials
A fantastic selection of fruit and veg, artisan breads, meats, groceries, and beer, wine and spirits, all right across the street. A truly neighbourhood grocer with quality and selection. Open early morning to 11pm (except for alcohol, which they cease selling at 10pm).
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Margiotta Warrender Park
77 Warrender Park RdA fantastic selection of fruit and veg, artisan breads, meats, groceries, and beer, wine and spirits, all right across the street. A truly neighbourhood grocer with quality and selection. Open early morning to 11pm (except for alcohol, which they cease selling at 10pm).
Drinks & Nightlife
A fantastic traditional pub with a neighbourhood feel, they offer quality beer (cask ale , keg and bottle) and all the usual spirits and wine. Check to see if Gunner is on the cask rotation and check it out - a truly exceptional traditional cask ale. Live entertainment downstairs Wed and Sat evenings.
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The Argyle and Cellar Bar
15 - 17 Argyle PlA fantastic traditional pub with a neighbourhood feel, they offer quality beer (cask ale , keg and bottle) and all the usual spirits and wine. Check to see if Gunner is on the cask rotation and check it out - a truly exceptional traditional cask ale. Live entertainment downstairs Wed and Sat evenings.
Shopping
Voted Scotland's best cycle store, if you need a bike, servicing, parts or gear, or just want to brouse top-quality well priced cycle stuff, this is your place.
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Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative
8 Alvanley TerraceVoted Scotland's best cycle store, if you need a bike, servicing, parts or gear, or just want to brouse top-quality well priced cycle stuff, this is your place.
Arts & Culture
A fantastic shop featuring the artistic creations of a local artist and print-maker. My flat has a number of Jenni's prints, including the city scene in the front hall, birch trees above the fireplace, and the birds. Besides her prints (framed or not) Jenni creates many Edinburgh-themes products with a uniquely artistic flare - shopping bags, coffee cups, greeting cards, journal covers ... pop in for unique and creative gifts and souvenirs.
Jenni Douglas Designs
100 Marchmont CresA fantastic shop featuring the artistic creations of a local artist and print-maker. My flat has a number of Jenni's prints, including the city scene in the front hall, birch trees above the fireplace, and the birds. Besides her prints (framed or not) Jenni creates many Edinburgh-themes products with a uniquely artistic flare - shopping bags, coffee cups, greeting cards, journal covers ... pop in for unique and creative gifts and souvenirs.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle is an absolute must for anyone visiting the city. From it's first use as a stronghold during the Neolithic era, it has been the heart of the city and a symbol of Scottish identity. It also houses the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the ancient Stone of Scone (aka Stone of Destiny). Go see it. Seriously.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is an absolute must for anyone visiting the city. From it's first use as a stronghold during the Neolithic era, it has been the heart of the city and a symbol of Scottish identity. It also houses the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the ancient Stone of Scone (aka Stone of Destiny). Go see it. Seriously.
Holyrood Palace is another iconic Edinburgh site. From it's beginnings as an Abby in the 1100's to its roll today as a working palace and official residence of Queen Elizabeth while in Edinburgh, it houses history, legend incredible works of art. There is a cafe on-site for affordable lunch, snacks and drinks. A must see ....
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateHolyrood Palace is another iconic Edinburgh site. From it's beginnings as an Abby in the 1100's to its roll today as a working palace and official residence of Queen Elizabeth while in Edinburgh, it houses history, legend incredible works of art. There is a cafe on-site for affordable lunch, snacks and drinks. A must see ....