Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreYummy cakes a go-go!
Amazing food and atmosphere, whether you're stopping for lunch, dinner, or a coffee and cake - a bit of a bargain...
Jules Verne Brasserie Francaise & Cafe
13 Antigua StAmazing food and atmosphere, whether you're stopping for lunch, dinner, or a coffee and cake - a bit of a bargain...
Lovely retro interior, good for bigger groups... good food too
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Spoon
6 A Nicolson StLovely retro interior, good for bigger groups... good food too
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanBest Scandi cakes and lovely Marigold tea!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StIt's cool without being pretentious!
If there's a 'Franklin Rock & Roll Club' night happening - then get yourself down there for some really cheap drinks, lots of fun, and the best in today's bands playing yesterday's no-hit sounds by mostly middle-aged purveyors of garage punk, beat, surf and sleazy rock and roll!
Leith Franklin Academical Cricket Club
1 Leith LinksIf there's a 'Franklin Rock & Roll Club' night happening - then get yourself down there for some really cheap drinks, lots of fun, and the best in today's bands playing yesterday's no-hit sounds by mostly middle-aged purveyors of garage punk, beat, surf and sleazy rock and roll!
Sightseeing
The Shore station
It's off the beaten track...
Parks & Nature
It's a beautiful place to relax... not too touristy!
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceIt's a beautiful place to relax... not too touristy!
Only go if it's not a really hot day (anything over 10 degrees in Scotland) as it can get really busy. Unless you like busy, of course :)
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeOnly go if it's not a really hot day (anything over 10 degrees in Scotland) as it can get really busy. Unless you like busy, of course :)
Arts & Culture
Away from the crowds whilst still getting your art fix...
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdAway from the crowds whilst still getting your art fix...
Shopping
Lots of vintage stores including the iconic Armstrongs!
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLots of vintage stores including the iconic Armstrongs!
Essentials
On the doorstep... and Lidl is just around the corner, along with many European supermarkets on Leith Walk.
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Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StOn the doorstep... and Lidl is just around the corner, along with many European supermarkets on Leith Walk.