Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Nando's
Dundee StreetDeliciously close...just downstairs
Specialises in yakitori, grilled skewers and Japanese tapas. Often considered amongst the best budget restaurants Edinburgh has on offer. Only a minute's walk across the road from the apartment.
YummyTori
90-92 Lothian RoadSpecialises in yakitori, grilled skewers and Japanese tapas. Often considered amongst the best budget restaurants Edinburgh has on offer. Only a minute's walk across the road from the apartment.
McDonald's
99 Gorgie Park RdNo comment! (But very close to the apartment)
Now this IS one of my favourite places to eat, amazingly delicious food served up by chefs formerly serving the King of Thailand. Be quick to get there, opens 12noon and immediately filled up & queues
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlNow this IS one of my favourite places to eat, amazingly delicious food served up by chefs formerly serving the King of Thailand. Be quick to get there, opens 12noon and immediately filled up & queues
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh's foremost independent cinema is located directly across the road from the apartment.
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdEdinburgh's foremost independent cinema is located directly across the road from the apartment.
Highly popular theatre & next door neighbour. New and alternative works take centre stage here, often tackling edgy topics.
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Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StHighly popular theatre & next door neighbour. New and alternative works take centre stage here, often tackling edgy topics.
Mere seconds from the front doorstep, this 658 seat auditorium is both cosy and grand. Traditionally tackles at least one Shakespeare play per year.
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The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StMere seconds from the front doorstep, this 658 seat auditorium is both cosy and grand. Traditionally tackles at least one Shakespeare play per year.
Edinburgh's famed concert hall has a seating capacity of up to 2,200. It specialise in orchestral performances as well as selling out for world-renowned musical performers, pop stars and comedians.
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Usher Hall
Lothian RoadEdinburgh's famed concert hall has a seating capacity of up to 2,200. It specialise in orchestral performances as well as selling out for world-renowned musical performers, pop stars and comedians.
An excellent art deco cinema located in the plush suburb of Morningside, SW edge of city centre. Possibly the most comfortable cinema experience ever. Not to be missed if you're a film/movie lover!
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceAn excellent art deco cinema located in the plush suburb of Morningside, SW edge of city centre. Possibly the most comfortable cinema experience ever. Not to be missed if you're a film/movie lover!
Sightseeing
A holiday to Edinburgh is empty without a wee trek up to its esplanade whereby you disappear into an ancient fortress that has stood an exceptionally gruelling test of time. Located 200 metres away.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillA holiday to Edinburgh is empty without a wee trek up to its esplanade whereby you disappear into an ancient fortress that has stood an exceptionally gruelling test of time. Located 200 metres away.
This is the traditional backbone of the Old Town & remains the central area of tourism; with splendid architecture, buildings hundreds of years old. Stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace.
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Royal Mile
This is the traditional backbone of the Old Town & remains the central area of tourism; with splendid architecture, buildings hundreds of years old. Stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace.
Cape Town has Table Mountain, Rio de Janeiro > Sugar Loaf....and Edinburgh has Holyrood Park's Arthur's Seat. Stunning & unforgettable 360 degree views await your arrival at the summit.
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Ipharki ye-Holyrood
Queen's DriveCape Town has Table Mountain, Rio de Janeiro > Sugar Loaf....and Edinburgh has Holyrood Park's Arthur's Seat. Stunning & unforgettable 360 degree views await your arrival at the summit.
It might not be as naturally impressive as Arthur's Seat & Holyrood, yet Calton Hill holds views of the city, especially sunset over Princes Street and the Castle, that are undefeated. Easy to get to.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillIt might not be as naturally impressive as Arthur's Seat & Holyrood, yet Calton Hill holds views of the city, especially sunset over Princes Street and the Castle, that are undefeated. Easy to get to.
This peaceful and predominantely flat park with scores of tree-lined path & cycleways intersecting it, is pretty much the city centre's southern gateway. Popular for picnics/BBQs/dog-walkers & joggers
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The Meadows
Melville DriveThis peaceful and predominantely flat park with scores of tree-lined path & cycleways intersecting it, is pretty much the city centre's southern gateway. Popular for picnics/BBQs/dog-walkers & joggers
Beautiful part of Edinburgh city centre, formerly a milling village, has beautiful walkways alongside the Water of Leith and is definitely a place worth exploring.
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Dean Village
Dean PathBeautiful part of Edinburgh city centre, formerly a milling village, has beautiful walkways alongside the Water of Leith and is definitely a place worth exploring.
Everything Else
Lothian Road is where the Old and New Towns converge with the West-End: Edinburgh's business district. If you're here on business then the chances are you'll be heading there. Only 300 metres away.
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I-Centre ye-Edinburgh International Conference
150 Morrison StLothian Road is where the Old and New Towns converge with the West-End: Edinburgh's business district. If you're here on business then the chances are you'll be heading there. Only 300 metres away.
Traditional Chinese hot pot restaurant, or known by some as steamboat. By far the best in Edinburgh, you will most certainly have to call ahead to book. Located in the Haymarket area.
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Xiang Bala hotpot 香巴辣火锅
63 Dalry RdTraditional Chinese hot pot restaurant, or known by some as steamboat. By far the best in Edinburgh, you will most certainly have to call ahead to book. Located in the Haymarket area.
Was invited for a training seminar there once....possibly the best one I've ever had! Exceptional venue & has the worlds largest private collection of whisky. A great way to spend a rainy day.
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I-Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillWas invited for a training seminar there once....possibly the best one I've ever had! Exceptional venue & has the worlds largest private collection of whisky. A great way to spend a rainy day.
Scotland's largest train station, another one of Edinburgh's modern feats of architecture, by modern I mean less than 200 years old. For most travellers this is the gateway to the rest of Scotland.
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetScotland's largest train station, another one of Edinburgh's modern feats of architecture, by modern I mean less than 200 years old. For most travellers this is the gateway to the rest of Scotland.
Shopping
Shops galore, but also museums, monuments, parks, the Waverley train station, the tramline, almost every bus service...and topped off with the world famous Hogmanay/New Year's Eve street celebration.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetShops galore, but also museums, monuments, parks, the Waverley train station, the tramline, almost every bus service...and topped off with the world famous Hogmanay/New Year's Eve street celebration.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most popular 'watering-hole' areas of Edinburgh, it is also renowned for the glorious castle backdrop and an array of top notch restaurants.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketOne of the most popular 'watering-hole' areas of Edinburgh, it is also renowned for the glorious castle backdrop and an array of top notch restaurants.
Fabulous bar & cafe, beer taps that unleash over 150 different types, makes this trendy 'hang-out' as much for connoiseurs as beer drinkers.
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The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdFabulous bar & cafe, beer taps that unleash over 150 different types, makes this trendy 'hang-out' as much for connoiseurs as beer drinkers.
Possibly the best location for a meal, on the corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road. Lets not forget that it is also a very high quality & delicious joint. 400 metres from the apartment.
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Kyloe
1-3 Rutland StreetPossibly the best location for a meal, on the corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road. Lets not forget that it is also a very high quality & delicious joint. 400 metres from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
Extraordinary museum, impressive as much for its collections (incl Dolly the cloned sheep) as the overall design. So much for kids to see and do here too. The best part: free entry. Unmissable venue.
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National Museum of Scotland
Extraordinary museum, impressive as much for its collections (incl Dolly the cloned sheep) as the overall design. So much for kids to see and do here too. The best part: free entry. Unmissable venue.
Amazing fun place to spend an afternoon! Highly recommended.
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Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
Amazing fun place to spend an afternoon! Highly recommended.