Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great range of reasonably priced home-made food featuring healthy juices, traditional Scots porridge and home-made soups and salads.
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Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowGreat range of reasonably priced home-made food featuring healthy juices, traditional Scots porridge and home-made soups and salads.
Wonderful French café with great café au lait, croissants and croc monsieur!
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La Barantine Victoria
89 W BowWonderful French café with great café au lait, croissants and croc monsieur!
The aptly-named Under the Stairs, a “wee gem” for drinking and dining and are tucked away
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Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StThe aptly-named Under the Stairs, a “wee gem” for drinking and dining and are tucked away
On our doorstep. Great seafood and steaks. Do you need anything else.
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The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketOn our doorstep. Great seafood and steaks. Do you need anything else.
You are made to feel welcome and special. The wine carousel is a sight to behold. You could spend far too much time sampling the wine and forget the food. But don't because the food is great too and not too expensive for the quality. We would happily go again, and again........
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Divino Enoteca Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
5 Merchant StYou are made to feel welcome and special. The wine carousel is a sight to behold. You could spend far too much time sampling the wine and forget the food. But don't because the food is great too and not too expensive for the quality. We would happily go again, and again........
Some of the finest food in Edinburgh and very close to the Secret Apartment. Nestling above the quaint Victoria Street, the food is complemented by the excellent wine and service.
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The Grain Store
30 Victoria StSome of the finest food in Edinburgh and very close to the Secret Apartment. Nestling above the quaint Victoria Street, the food is complemented by the excellent wine and service.
Drinks & Nightlife
A favourite for locals and those who like real ale and whisky – although not always at the same time!
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The Bow Bar
80 W BowA favourite for locals and those who like real ale and whisky – although not always at the same time!
Ever wondered where the condemned criminals spent their last hour, well it was The Last Drop just opposite the site of the gallows. Gruesome, but a great atmosphere.
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The Blue Bear Cafe
9 Brandon TerraceEver wondered where the condemned criminals spent their last hour, well it was The Last Drop just opposite the site of the gallows. Gruesome, but a great atmosphere.
Sightseeing
The must visit location. Perched on top of an extinct volcano and 800 years of Scottish history.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillThe must visit location. Perched on top of an extinct volcano and 800 years of Scottish history.
Known locally as the Lawn Market, the High Street and the Cannongate
Leading from the Castle to the Palace of Holyrood the Royal Mile is home to many superb attractions and historical buildings such as The Real Mary King’s Close and St Giles’ Cathedral plus a variety of independent artisan shops selling traditional tartan, Scottish cashmere and delicious foods and drinks.
There are also some of the best eating and drinking spots in the city including the famous Witchery Restaurant and the new Cannon Ball very close to the Castle to Angels with Bagpipes half-way down and Wedgewood and the Toll Booth Tavern at the bottom of the mile.
Take some time to explore the close’s (small pedestrian streets) and you will find some hidden gems like The Devils Advocate on Advocate’s Close and real authentic old pubs like The Halfway House and Jingling Geordies on Fleshmarket Close.
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Royal Mile
Known locally as the Lawn Market, the High Street and the Cannongate
Leading from the Castle to the Palace of Holyrood the Royal Mile is home to many superb attractions and historical buildings such as The Real Mary King’s Close and St Giles’ Cathedral plus a variety of independent artisan shops selling traditional tartan, Scottish cashmere and delicious foods and drinks.
There are also some of the best eating and drinking spots in the city including the famous Witchery Restaurant and the new Cannon Ball very close to the Castle to Angels with Bagpipes half-way down and Wedgewood and the Toll Booth Tavern at the bottom of the mile.
Take some time to explore the close’s (small pedestrian streets) and you will find some hidden gems like The Devils Advocate on Advocate’s Close and real authentic old pubs like The Halfway House and Jingling Geordies on Fleshmarket Close.
You are never far away from some of Edinburgh’s most gruesome history and right on the doorstep is Edinburgh’s Grassmarket which was the city’s main horse and cattle market.
It was also the site for public hangings and executions and some of the traditional pubs – The Last Drop for example - take their name from the area’s murky past.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketYou are never far away from some of Edinburgh’s most gruesome history and right on the doorstep is Edinburgh’s Grassmarket which was the city’s main horse and cattle market.
It was also the site for public hangings and executions and some of the traditional pubs – The Last Drop for example - take their name from the area’s murky past.
Parks & Nature
Who else has a small mountain in the middle of their city. A great place for a gentle stroll or climb to the top and get the best views of the city.
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I-Arthur's Seat
Who else has a small mountain in the middle of their city. A great place for a gentle stroll or climb to the top and get the best views of the city.
This expansive park is 10 minutes walk from The Secret Apartment. During the spring you can stroll through the cherry blossom lined avenues. In summer it transforms into a lively venue for game, shows, circuses and events. A great place to have a BBQ and watch the world go by.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveThis expansive park is 10 minutes walk from The Secret Apartment. During the spring you can stroll through the cherry blossom lined avenues. In summer it transforms into a lively venue for game, shows, circuses and events. A great place to have a BBQ and watch the world go by.
Arts & Culture
One of the most stunning galleries in Edinburgh. Free entry and there is usually a special exhibition of note on too.
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Royal Scottish Academy
The MoundOne of the most stunning galleries in Edinburgh. Free entry and there is usually a special exhibition of note on too.
A fantastic recently renovated portrait gallery. See Scottish faces change through the centuries.
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Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StA fantastic recently renovated portrait gallery. See Scottish faces change through the centuries.
Essentials
Everything you will need for your stay under one roof 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
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Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StEverything you will need for your stay under one roof 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
The biggest arts festival in the world. The Fringe features more than 3,000 incredible, unique and inspiring events for the month of August every year. Discover something amazing.
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The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StThe biggest arts festival in the world. The Fringe features more than 3,000 incredible, unique and inspiring events for the month of August every year. Discover something amazing.