Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Good beer, (really good) bar food, pleasant staff and nicely relaxed feel to it. A pretty cool spot!
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StGood beer, (really good) bar food, pleasant staff and nicely relaxed feel to it. A pretty cool spot!
Popular bar at the top of Leith Walk (and one of many in the area that have been taken over and given a proper make-over in recent years). Good place for a PINT!
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Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowPopular bar at the top of Leith Walk (and one of many in the area that have been taken over and given a proper make-over in recent years). Good place for a PINT!
Sightseeing
Not the highest hill in Edinburgh, but one that gives you a bit of everything, from the busy-ness of Princes Street below to the majesty of Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat...
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillNot the highest hill in Edinburgh, but one that gives you a bit of everything, from the busy-ness of Princes Street below to the majesty of Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat...
I-Arthur's Seat
Tip top view across the city in all directions!
Craigmillar Castle is not so well known, but if castles are your thing, it is a more authentic (and far less commercialised) experience than Edinburgh Castle. Plus it is a lot cheaper to get into!
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Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadCraigmillar Castle is not so well known, but if castles are your thing, it is a more authentic (and far less commercialised) experience than Edinburgh Castle. Plus it is a lot cheaper to get into!
The Dean Village is only 10 minutes from the city's west end, but you would never know it! A secluded and rather exclusive area, with some beautiful old buildings to see as you pass through.
The Water of Leith also passes through the Village...
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Dean Village
Dean PathThe Dean Village is only 10 minutes from the city's west end, but you would never know it! A secluded and rather exclusive area, with some beautiful old buildings to see as you pass through.
The Water of Leith also passes through the Village...
You are literally below the Forth Road Bridge as it extends into the Firth of Forth just as you enter Sth Queensferry.
A small town but very popular with day visitors, and has plenty of cafes and restaurants to check out!
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Queensferry
You are literally below the Forth Road Bridge as it extends into the Firth of Forth just as you enter Sth Queensferry.
A small town but very popular with day visitors, and has plenty of cafes and restaurants to check out!
Parks & Nature
Edinburgh's "silver thread in a ribbon of green", the Water of Leith starts at the Shore area and runs right through the city, some 13 miles! Fortunately, you can step into and out of the trail at many points through the city.
If you love nature and want some cracking views of Edinburgh along the way DO NOT miss it.
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Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdEdinburgh's "silver thread in a ribbon of green", the Water of Leith starts at the Shore area and runs right through the city, some 13 miles! Fortunately, you can step into and out of the trail at many points through the city.
If you love nature and want some cracking views of Edinburgh along the way DO NOT miss it.
The Botanic Gardens are easy to get to and a fabulous place to spend a few hours wandering. Word of warning about the cafe inthe centre of the Gardens. When it is busy it is a bit of a nightmare getting served!
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanic Gardens are easy to get to and a fabulous place to spend a few hours wandering. Word of warning about the cafe inthe centre of the Gardens. When it is busy it is a bit of a nightmare getting served!
Everything Else
Victorian style promenade (popular with cyclists, walkers) and beach, with views across the "Firth of Forth" to Fife!
Some cafes and places to eat too.
Worth a visit when the weather allows!
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeVictorian style promenade (popular with cyclists, walkers) and beach, with views across the "Firth of Forth" to Fife!
Some cafes and places to eat too.
Worth a visit when the weather allows!
Arts & Culture
The National Museum is a must see, both for the variety of galleries and exhibits, and the fabulous Victorian building (renovated, restored in recent years) that is its home
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National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum is a must see, both for the variety of galleries and exhibits, and the fabulous Victorian building (renovated, restored in recent years) that is its home
The building itself is stunningly different, and well worth a look for the exterior alone, but you must at least go inside and see the ceiling in the main entrance! Nice cafe too, serving wholesome food.
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Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StThe building itself is stunningly different, and well worth a look for the exterior alone, but you must at least go inside and see the ceiling in the main entrance! Nice cafe too, serving wholesome food.