Food Scene
Delhi Diner
Great Indian restaurant right around the corner! Also does takeaways
Light-filled modern restaurant with a stylish take on top to tail dining using seasonal produce
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Apiary
Newington RoadLight-filled modern restaurant with a stylish take on top to tail dining using seasonal produce
Southpour
1-5 Newington RdA modern restaurant with a nice bar. Good for lunch.
Georgian inn with a stylish interior serving real ales and modern food - plus a beer garden!
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The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith RdGeorgian inn with a stylish interior serving real ales and modern food - plus a beer garden!
An amazing Indian tapas restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. A personal favourite of mine. Usually this gets very busy during the summer and booking in advance is advised!
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Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StAn amazing Indian tapas restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. A personal favourite of mine. Usually this gets very busy during the summer and booking in advance is advised!
Parks & Nature
A large public park which is always busy on a sunny day!
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The Meadows
Melville DriveA large public park which is always busy on a sunny day!
A 20 minute walk from the flat with great views of Edinburgh
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Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdA 20 minute walk from the flat with great views of Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Edinburgh with amazing views of the city
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I-Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Edinburgh with amazing views of the city
Entertainment & Activities
A theatre that hosts many touring musicals and concerts
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlA theatre that hosts many touring musicals and concerts
A large pool with gym facilities 20 minute walk from the flat
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Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith RdA large pool with gym facilities 20 minute walk from the flat
An amazing independent cinema located in Morningside with large reclining chairs and sofas!
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceAn amazing independent cinema located in Morningside with large reclining chairs and sofas!
World of Illusions! This is a major tourist attraction in the Old Town
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Camera Obscura kunye neLizwe lwezithombe
549 CastlehillWorld of Illusions! This is a major tourist attraction in the Old Town
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh
A great museum for all ages. Entry is free!
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National Museum of Scotland station
A great museum for all ages. Entry is free!
Essentials
Right around the corner from the flat. Sells all the basics - milk, fruit, snacks and newspapers
A S Minimarket
59 Mayfield RdRight around the corner from the flat. Sells all the basics - milk, fruit, snacks and newspapers
Well Pharmacy
57a Mayfield RdA local pharmacy just around the corner
Grange Road Post Office
17 Salisbury PlLocal post office
Drinks & Nightlife
Comfortable 18th-century student local with real ale and a bear garden hosting bands and barbeques
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StComfortable 18th-century student local with real ale and a bear garden hosting bands and barbeques
The Mockingbird
72-74 Newington RdA small modern bar with great food platters
A great gin bar ran by the Edinburgh Gin Distillery. They also run tours of the distillery during the day
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Heads & Tales Gin Bar
1a Rutland StreetA great gin bar ran by the Edinburgh Gin Distillery. They also run tours of the distillery during the day
A great bar which serves real ales and craft beers in a stylish, relaxed, wood-panelled pub. Also serves great burgers
9a Holyrood Rd
9a Holyrood RoadA great bar which serves real ales and craft beers in a stylish, relaxed, wood-panelled pub. Also serves great burgers
A great little cocktail bar hidden in an understated, subterranean venue, serving classic and nouveau concoctions
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StA great little cocktail bar hidden in an understated, subterranean venue, serving classic and nouveau concoctions
A bright and spacious bar with good food and some fun performers especially over the weekend
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Brewhemia
1A Market StA bright and spacious bar with good food and some fun performers especially over the weekend
One of my favourite bars in Edinburgh. Serves a great selection of beers and gin. Serves great food until late (~3am).
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OX184
184-186 CowgateOne of my favourite bars in Edinburgh. Serves a great selection of beers and gin. Serves great food until late (~3am).