Hamish's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Iconic Independent Edinburgh Cinema - table service, a bar and sofas . What more could you want!
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceIconic Independent Edinburgh Cinema - table service, a bar and sofas . What more could you want!
Neighbourhoods
On the edge of the Meadows, Bruntsfield is crammed with amazing coffee shops, restaurants, bars and independent shops. The Links is like a fab place to hang out and watch the world go by.
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Bruntsfield
On the edge of the Meadows, Bruntsfield is crammed with amazing coffee shops, restaurants, bars and independent shops. The Links is like a fab place to hang out and watch the world go by.
Morningside is just like a village located in a City!
It has a bustling main street, amazing independent cinema plus fabulous tree lined streets to wander down
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Morningside
Morningside is just like a village located in a City!
It has a bustling main street, amazing independent cinema plus fabulous tree lined streets to wander down
Food scene
Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlProject Coffee do an amazing Latte!
Buy some beans to take home or grab a takeaway Flat White (janzoon roast!)
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Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield PlBuy some beans to take home or grab a takeaway Flat White (janzoon roast!)
Fabulous Breakfast/Brunch spot. Booking recommended!
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Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside RdFabulous Breakfast/Brunch spot. Booking recommended!
Sit outside with one of their cocktails and people watch - they're also great with children.
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Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlSit outside with one of their cocktails and people watch - they're also great with children.
Just round the corner from the Flat - excellent choice if you need a quiet night in with a takeaway!
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Osteria del Tempo Perso
208 Bruntsfield PlJust round the corner from the Flat - excellent choice if you need a quiet night in with a takeaway!
Cafe Grande
182-184 Bruntsfield PlFamily friendly with a mean Cheese board!
You can grab loads of amazing cheese, bread and cured meats here to make a fab picnic to take to the Links!
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IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlaceYou can grab loads of amazing cheese, bread and cured meats here to make a fab picnic to take to the Links!
This is about 30 minute drive from Edinburgh but a lovely place to pop in for a coffee and some food - they make fresh home-baked pies daily plus grow a lot of their own salad and veggies. Super tasty food and some nice gifts available too!
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The Big Red Barn Company
This is about 30 minute drive from Edinburgh but a lovely place to pop in for a coffee and some food - they make fresh home-baked pies daily plus grow a lot of their own salad and veggies. Super tasty food and some nice gifts available too!
If fish is your thing then Ondine is well worth a visit, fab ambiance too!
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Ondine
2 George IV BridgeIf fish is your thing then Ondine is well worth a visit, fab ambiance too!
Chop House Bruntsfield
88 Bruntsfield PlBest steaks in town!
Another great wee restaurant very close to the flat. Delicious food and very friendly staff
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Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthAnother great wee restaurant very close to the flat. Delicious food and very friendly staff
Sightseeing
This place is fantastic for adults and children alike - so much to see and do!
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National Museum of Scotland
This place is fantastic for adults and children alike - so much to see and do!
Easy to jump on the bus and head out for a day seeing all the amazing animals at the Zoo - you must head for the Giraffes!
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Iziko lezintombi zase-Edinburgh
134 Corstorphine RdEasy to jump on the bus and head out for a day seeing all the amazing animals at the Zoo - you must head for the Giraffes!
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillAmazing place - A must visit!
Fantastic Architecture and a lovely walk from the Flat
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Edinburgh Old Town
Fantastic Architecture and a lovely walk from the Flat
Amazing fish and chips with great views onto the Firth of Forth!
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier PlAmazing fish and chips with great views onto the Firth of Forth!
a wee hidden treasure east of Edinburgh. You'd need a car to get there but a fantastic beach to visit
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Seacliff
a wee hidden treasure east of Edinburgh. You'd need a car to get there but a fantastic beach to visit
If you need to blow the cobwebs away then you could go round Arthurs Seat or climb to the top of it -either way you get some fab views of the City, Firth of Forth and into Fife on clear days
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I-Arthur's Seat
If you need to blow the cobwebs away then you could go round Arthurs Seat or climb to the top of it -either way you get some fab views of the City, Firth of Forth and into Fife on clear days
A great, educational place to visit for adults and children alike.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadA great, educational place to visit for adults and children alike.
City/town information
Jump on a train from Waverly Station and head to North Berwick for a day wandering around this old town. The Golf Course is incredible if you've brought your clubs!
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North Berwick
Jump on a train from Waverly Station and head to North Berwick for a day wandering around this old town. The Golf Course is incredible if you've brought your clubs!
Pampering
Hair By Boom
136 Bruntsfield PlGreat service if youre in need of a cut and colour!
Links Barbers
137 Bruntsfield PlGreat for anyone needing a quick short back and sides!
Nicóle's
10 ViewforthFancy treating yourself? Nicole's French Manicure and Pedicure are the best in town!