The Butlers Basement Guidebook

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The Butlers Basement Guidebook

Food scene

One of our favorite locals
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The Voyage Of Buck
29-31 William St
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One of our favorite locals
For coffee lovers, you will find this just around the corner.
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Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville Pl
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For coffee lovers, you will find this just around the corner.
Great organic wine and small dishes
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Spry Wines
1 Haddington Pl
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Great organic wine and small dishes
Great for Sunday lunch
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank Rd
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Great for Sunday lunch
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Noto
47a Thistle St
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Next door to the oldest tailor in Scotland. Stop in for tea and scones, you won't be disappointed.
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The Chanter
30-32 Bread St
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Next door to the oldest tailor in Scotland. Stop in for tea and scones, you won't be disappointed.
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Cafe Royal
19 W Register St
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The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle St
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A little out of town but worth it
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier Pl
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A little out of town but worth it
One of Scotland best chefs cooks here. Tip: book in advance, its very popular with the locals.
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TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson St
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One of Scotland best chefs cooks here. Tip: book in advance, its very popular with the locals.
Best Indian in town
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
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Best Indian in town
Great Steaks
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Hawksmoor Edinburgh
23 W Register St
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Great Steaks
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El Cartel
64 Thistle St
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Sightseeing

Start from the top at Edinburgh Castle and work your way down to Holyrood palace at the bottom
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Izixhobo ze-Royal Mile
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Start from the top at Edinburgh Castle and work your way down to Holyrood palace at the bottom
Walkable from the apartment and highly recommended. Warning can be a wee bit muddy at times so be prepared,
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway
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Walkable from the apartment and highly recommended. Warning can be a wee bit muddy at times so be prepared,
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
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Shopping

Take a walk along the water of Leith too Stockbridge to find an array of lovely small boutique shops. This being one of our favourites
The Method
9 St Stephen St
Take a walk along the water of Leith too Stockbridge to find an array of lovely small boutique shops. This being one of our favourites
One of the oldest tailors in Scotland. Take a peak in the shop and be transported back in time.
Stewart Christie & Co Ltd
63 Queen Street
One of the oldest tailors in Scotland. Take a peak in the shop and be transported back in time.
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Harvey Nichols
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Art Galleries & Museums

A great place to spend your day
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Jupiter Artland
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A great place to spend your day
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Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen St
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A short walk from the apartment
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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A short walk from the apartment
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National Museum of Scotland station
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City/town information

Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials. This is a beautiful city to walk around, indeed you will find you can walk to most things from our apartment, however if its raining worry not there are ample taxis and trams to take you where you need to go. Tip: follow https://www.theweekendenthusiast.com for local hot spots and things to do and see in every season in and around Edinburgh
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Edinburgh
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Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials. This is a beautiful city to walk around, indeed you will find you can walk to most things from our apartment, however if its raining worry not there are ample taxis and trams to take you where you need to go. Tip: follow https://www.theweekendenthusiast.com for local hot spots and things to do and see in every season in and around Edinburgh

Neighborhoods

Edinburgh's lively West End draws tourists, concert goers and shoppers to its cobbled streets. The historic Waldorf Astoria hotel marks the top end of Lothian Street, a lively strip of eclectic eateries, as well as home to concerts at The Usher Hall. Indie fashion boutiques, quirky homeware shops and trendy bars line William and Stafford streets, while Charlotte Square features elegant Georgian mansions.
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West End
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Edinburgh's lively West End draws tourists, concert goers and shoppers to its cobbled streets. The historic Waldorf Astoria hotel marks the top end of Lothian Street, a lively strip of eclectic eateries, as well as home to concerts at The Usher Hall. Indie fashion boutiques, quirky homeware shops and trendy bars line William and Stafford streets, while Charlotte Square features elegant Georgian mansions.

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Walking, trams, taxis the choice is yours

We are located in the West End of Edinburgh so getting around is very easy on foot. However incase its raining or walking isn't your thing, our tram system is conveniently located at the top pf the street, this will nip you around town but also get you to the airport in 20 mins. Haymarket train station a 5 minute walk from us Waverly approx 15 mins walk