Guidebook for Edinburgh and Newcraighall
Parks & Nature
Newhailes is about a 5-10 minute walk from the house. Here you will find a cafe, nice areas for walks in either a field around the estate or in a wooded area. There is also a lovely play park for kids called Weehailles which was just built this year.
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Newhailes Estate
Newhailes is about a 5-10 minute walk from the house. Here you will find a cafe, nice areas for walks in either a field around the estate or in a wooded area. There is also a lovely play park for kids called Weehailles which was just built this year.
Weehailes Adventure Playpark
Located in the Newhailes Estate Park.
Short drive/3 mile walk from the house. Lovely promenade for a walk/play by the Firth. Nice bars/cafes located along the beach front.
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeShort drive/3 mile walk from the house. Lovely promenade for a walk/play by the Firth. Nice bars/cafes located along the beach front.
'Harry, I've reached the top! '
The park itself is a nice break from the city. If you do not want to go to the top, the crags (cliffs in the front) give an close up view of Edinburgh.
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I-Arthur's Seat
'Harry, I've reached the top! '
The park itself is a nice break from the city. If you do not want to go to the top, the crags (cliffs in the front) give an close up view of Edinburgh.
I-Pentland Hills Regional Park
Shopping
Lifestory
53 London StScandinavian inspired, design-led store.
Lovely store to look for unique prints, keepsakes, and souvenirs to take home or send to friends/family!
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The Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria StLovely store to look for unique prints, keepsakes, and souvenirs to take home or send to friends/family!
I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria StAll the Cheese.
Wonderful choice of liqueurs and coined as the world's first liquid deli.
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Demijohn
32 Victoria StreetWonderful choice of liqueurs and coined as the world's first liquid deli.
All things Vintage. The store is a fun place just to pop in and see. You can also find a variety of second hand kilts here for about 50£ - a steal if you compare to the touristy shops on the Royal Mile!
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketAll things Vintage. The store is a fun place just to pop in and see. You can also find a variety of second hand kilts here for about 50£ - a steal if you compare to the touristy shops on the Royal Mile!
Fort Kinnaird Retail Park
Food Scene
Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StBagels and coffee. Enough said, really.
This location does a late night 'Bagel Hole' from 10 pm if you are having a few drinks down Leith Walk.
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Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StThis location does a late night 'Bagel Hole' from 10 pm if you are having a few drinks down Leith Walk.
Another place which does bagels and coffee centrally located in Nicolson Square. Quaint place, JK Rowling did not write her little publications here, however you can usually find a quiet corner. There is also lots of information of things going on in Edinburgh in the pamphlet stand in the window.
Elephant & Bagels
37 Marshall StAnother place which does bagels and coffee centrally located in Nicolson Square. Quaint place, JK Rowling did not write her little publications here, however you can usually find a quiet corner. There is also lots of information of things going on in Edinburgh in the pamphlet stand in the window.
Bombay Street Food. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and does not break the bank. They only book tables for over 5 people, but I have never had a problem getting a table quickly.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareBombay Street Food. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and does not break the bank. They only book tables for over 5 people, but I have never had a problem getting a table quickly.
Great Italian restaurant, family run by Nonna herself.
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Nonna's Kitchen
45 Morningside RdGreat Italian restaurant, family run by Nonna herself.
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StPolice Box at the top of the Meadows Walk across from Forrest Row and Doctor’s Pub- Lovely couple serving up sweet and savoury crepes- grab and go, an Edinburgh lunch staple.
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Tupiniquim
Police Box at the top of the Meadows Walk across from Forrest Row and Doctor’s Pub- Lovely couple serving up sweet and savoury crepes- grab and go, an Edinburgh lunch staple.
Decent pub food, drinks etc stop if you are in the Arthur’s Seat/Holyrood area. It is also dog friendly.
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdDecent pub food, drinks etc stop if you are in the Arthur’s Seat/Holyrood area. It is also dog friendly.
The best ice cream (in my opinion) in all of Edinburgh. If there is a queue it is well worth the wait.
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Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketThe best ice cream (in my opinion) in all of Edinburgh. If there is a queue it is well worth the wait.
Mexican Street Food- You cannot book a table as the place is tiny with about 8 tables, but there is a nice pub around the corner called the Queens Arms you can go to for a drink if you have to wait.
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El Cartel
64 Thistle StMexican Street Food- You cannot book a table as the place is tiny with about 8 tables, but there is a nice pub around the corner called the Queens Arms you can go to for a drink if you have to wait.
Great place for tacos. Get there early as there are limited tables/book a table before.
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Bodega
62 Elm RowGreat place for tacos. Get there early as there are limited tables/book a table before.
Civerinos
49 Forrest RdFazenda Edinburgh
102 George StKim's Bulgogi
11 St Stephen StGreat hidden gem for brunch. The homemade banana bread with espresso marscapone is worth the trip!
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The Birchwood
146 Marchmont RdGreat hidden gem for brunch. The homemade banana bread with espresso marscapone is worth the trip!
Pizza Geeks
19 Dalry RdTING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlLovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortMakars Gourmet Mash Bar (Mound)
9-12 Bank StThe Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClArts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
Drinks & Nightlife
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetYou can GIY your cocktails.
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StCafe Royal
19 W Register StThe theme changes every few months... Harry Potter and Rick & Morty have been past themes. Book a table ahead.
The Pop Up Geeks
27 East Market StreetThe theme changes every few months... Harry Potter and Rick & Morty have been past themes. Book a table ahead.
Speakeasy-esque. Book a table for drinks ahead of time as there are only a few tables.
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Bullard & Worth
89 Rose St N LnSpeakeasy-esque. Book a table for drinks ahead of time as there are only a few tables.
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StDragonfly
52 West PortLucky Liquor Co
39A Queen StSightseeing
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillRoyal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceI-Calton Hill
Calton HillFor that postcard view of the city.
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
'The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh' - Illusions, tricks, puzzles and views of Edinburgh.
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Camera Obscura kunye neLizwe lwezithombe
549 Castlehill'The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh' - Illusions, tricks, puzzles and views of Edinburgh.
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetCockburn Street
Cockburn StreetStockbridge
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateEssentials
This M&S is a ten minute walk/2-3 minute drive from the house. It has a nice foodhall for grocery shopping.
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Marks and Spencer
42 High StreetThis M&S is a ten minute walk/2-3 minute drive from the house. It has a nice foodhall for grocery shopping.
Asda Superstore located roughly 3-5 minute drive from house.
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Asda Edinburgh Supercentre
100 The JewelAsda Superstore located roughly 3-5 minute drive from house.
Located about a 2-3 minute down the road towards Musselburgh from our house.
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Lidl
Newhailes RoadLocated about a 2-3 minute down the road towards Musselburgh from our house.
ALDI
Gilmerton RoadRight next to Lidl, 2-3 minute drive from house.