Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Howard Place
Excellent food and very friendly staff
Eastern Spices Indian Takeaway
6 Howard StFantastic food
Di Giorgio
1 Brandon TerraceGreat food, friendly staff
The Water of Leith Cafe Bistro
1 Howard StVery friendly bistro type food
Orchard
Great pub food, good atmosphere.
Small restaurant selling locally sourced, seasonal produce. Some is even grown on the premises- you can see them cook it as well
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadSmall restaurant selling locally sourced, seasonal produce. Some is even grown on the premises- you can see them cook it as well
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StGreat food and cocktails
Entertainment & Activities
Large cinema showing a range of films, only 15 minute walk away
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I-Omni Centre
Greenside RowLarge cinema showing a range of films, only 15 minute walk away
For football fans this is a must- only 40 minutes walk.
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Tynecastle Park
McLeod StreetFor football fans this is a must- only 40 minutes walk.
Easter Road (Hibernian FC)
12 Albion PlFor football fans, half an hour away
BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetWhere else for Scottish rugby
Arts & Culture
Great shows only a bus ride away or a half hour walk. Excellent restaurant opposite offering pre teatre meals.
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I-Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StGreat shows only a bus ride away or a half hour walk. Excellent restaurant opposite offering pre teatre meals.
Itheatara kaKumkani
2 Leven StGood shows only a bus ride away
Some big shows and concerts are put on here, only 20 minute walk
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlSome big shows and concerts are put on here, only 20 minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, great selection of gins. good atmosphere
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Cross & Corner
1 CanonmillsGood food, great selection of gins. good atmosphere
Sightseeing
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillYou really have to don't you.
Great to walk around, many interesting closes. Starting off point for many of the guided tours around Edinburghs Old Town
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Royal Mile
Great to walk around, many interesting closes. Starting off point for many of the guided tours around Edinburghs Old Town
Worth a visit although if you only have time for one I would do the castle
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I-Palace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateWorth a visit although if you only have time for one I would do the castle
Edinburgh Old Town
Just nice to walk around
Parks & Nature
I recommend a trip to Arthurs Seat to everyone. Great views from the top on a clear day and its not a hard walk. Can easily be done from the apartment.
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I-Arthur's Seat
I recommend a trip to Arthurs Seat to everyone. Great views from the top on a clear day and its not a hard walk. Can easily be done from the apartment.
Fantastic to walk around. Free entrance although the glasshouses are not. 5 minutes from the apartment.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceFantastic to walk around. Free entrance although the glasshouses are not. 5 minutes from the apartment.
Check the tides first and if the tide is out you can walk out to the island. Also a Roman Fort nearby.
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Cramond Island
Check the tides first and if the tide is out you can walk out to the island. Also a Roman Fort nearby.
Getting Around
Great for getting to Leith or Murrayfield. Some lovely riverside walks.
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Water of Leith Cyclepath
Great for getting to Leith or Murrayfield. Some lovely riverside walks.