Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthExcellent local eatery
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlCocktails and Wine
Visit this Edinburgh coffee shop where J.K Rowling wrote Harry Potter
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The Elephant House
30 George IV BridgeVisit this Edinburgh coffee shop where J.K Rowling wrote Harry Potter
Great for steak lovers and very close to the apartment
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Shebeen Dalry
103-105 Dalry RdGreat for steak lovers and very close to the apartment
Great soup and sandwich 3 minutes walk from the flat, cosy and fast
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Piecebox
2 Polwarth CresGreat soup and sandwich 3 minutes walk from the flat, cosy and fast
Best nearest coffee and they do light breakfasts and croissants
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Café Florentin
8 Polwarth CresBest nearest coffee and they do light breakfasts and croissants
Best coffee if you are around George Street very small underground- it is on the corner
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Wellington Coffee
33A George StBest coffee if you are around George Street very small underground- it is on the corner
The ultimate luxury treat- cannot recommend highly enough. Take a taxi and indulge in afternoon tea or dinner (must make a reservation for either) it is out of this world, Scottish Gothic ambience
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Prestonfield House
Priestfield RoadThe ultimate luxury treat- cannot recommend highly enough. Take a taxi and indulge in afternoon tea or dinner (must make a reservation for either) it is out of this world, Scottish Gothic ambience
Great food especially if you take their early menu offer pre 7pm it's a bargain. Lovely romantic atmosphere, modern inside and menu.
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The Apartment
7-13 Barclay PlGreat food especially if you take their early menu offer pre 7pm it's a bargain. Lovely romantic atmosphere, modern inside and menu.
Great authentic French cafe with good coffee and divine patisseries. Nice french sticks for take-away.
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La Barantine
202 Bruntsfield PlGreat authentic French cafe with good coffee and divine patisseries. Nice french sticks for take-away.
Excellent Thai food, quite upmarket on the expensive side.
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Time 4 Thai
45 N Castle StExcellent Thai food, quite upmarket on the expensive side.
Brand new on the scene a hipster import to Edinburgh small but satisfying tapas style Mexican food and beers. They allow BYOB from the wine shop opposite them Bon Vivant. No booking just turn up early as it is very small. Food is great... and nice vibe
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El Cartel
64 Thistle StBrand new on the scene a hipster import to Edinburgh small but satisfying tapas style Mexican food and beers. They allow BYOB from the wine shop opposite them Bon Vivant. No booking just turn up early as it is very small. Food is great... and nice vibe
Iris
47A Thistle StNice Scottish based restaurant recommended
Since his appearance on the TV show The Great British Menu, tables at the restaurant have been more in demand than ever, but the £22 pre-theatre Market Menu is worth eating early for. Lunch or dinner around £35; also £22 pre-theatre menu; reservations recommended (0131 226 1155; markgreenaway.com)
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Restaurant Mark Greenaway
69 N Castle StSince his appearance on the TV show The Great British Menu, tables at the restaurant have been more in demand than ever, but the £22 pre-theatre Market Menu is worth eating early for. Lunch or dinner around £35; also £22 pre-theatre menu; reservations recommended (0131 226 1155; markgreenaway.com)
Drinks & Nightlife
Legendary Edinburgh Pub The Canny Man’s pub in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family.
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Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdLegendary Edinburgh Pub The Canny Man’s pub in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family.
Cocktail bar cum nightclub, an Edinburgh institution - there is dining too if you like. Great to drop in for some champagne or a cocktail post shopping or any time really!
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Tigerlilly
125 George StCocktail bar cum nightclub, an Edinburgh institution - there is dining too if you like. Great to drop in for some champagne or a cocktail post shopping or any time really!
Tiny little gin-den bar with nice cocktails, it is very small and Edinburgh-esque.... my favourite place to start the night or after a meal
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StTiny little gin-den bar with nice cocktails, it is very small and Edinburgh-esque.... my favourite place to start the night or after a meal
Arts & Culture
My absolute favourite place in Edinburgh, slightly off the tourist trail it has amazing buildings, exhibitions and great cafes for fresh coffees and lunch
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdMy absolute favourite place in Edinburgh, slightly off the tourist trail it has amazing buildings, exhibitions and great cafes for fresh coffees and lunch
Fantastic Gallery and restaurant (all of the galleries have good cafes where I am often found!) This one is smack in town and has world class exhibitions rotating.
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFantastic Gallery and restaurant (all of the galleries have good cafes where I am often found!) This one is smack in town and has world class exhibitions rotating.
Fabulous- childhood favourite, now it has been renovated to bring it right up to modern day. It is beside the Elephant House cafe and near Victoria Street and Greyfriars Bobby- hit them all up at once.
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National Museum of Scotland
Fabulous- childhood favourite, now it has been renovated to bring it right up to modern day. It is beside the Elephant House cafe and near Victoria Street and Greyfriars Bobby- hit them all up at once.
Just a little gem for those of you into literature I love this place it is so cute and at the bottom of the Royal Mile worth popping in.
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Scottish Poetry Library
5 Crichton's ClJust a little gem for those of you into literature I love this place it is so cute and at the bottom of the Royal Mile worth popping in.
A 100 acre estate of woodland and formal gardens which houses a modern sculpture park- totally fabulous if you have the time to take a trip. The firstbus number 27 goes directly there if you don't have a car.
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Jupiter Artland
A 100 acre estate of woodland and formal gardens which houses a modern sculpture park- totally fabulous if you have the time to take a trip. The firstbus number 27 goes directly there if you don't have a car.
All the best shows in town are usually held at the Festival. Go here for Ballet in particular.
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I-Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StAll the best shows in town are usually held at the Festival. Go here for Ballet in particular.
Essentials
Please, please go to this cheese shop and indulge in some of the best Scottish cheeses to take home and enjoy with wine in the apartment! Get ready for the smell when you enter and ask for tastings!
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IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlacePlease, please go to this cheese shop and indulge in some of the best Scottish cheeses to take home and enjoy with wine in the apartment! Get ready for the smell when you enter and ask for tastings!
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StLargest supermarket in walking distance
Everything Else
Excellent Tour under the City- much better than the Dungeons (avoid!)
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StExcellent Tour under the City- much better than the Dungeons (avoid!)
Parks & Nature
Got to do it if the weather is clear, there are different paths up to Arthurs Seat, one of them is very gentle. At the top you get astounding views of the city. It is not a mountain! It is a volcanic rock. You can walk there from the flat by walking up to Bruntsfield and through the Meadows for those keen for a long walk.
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I-Arthur's Seat
Got to do it if the weather is clear, there are different paths up to Arthurs Seat, one of them is very gentle. At the top you get astounding views of the city. It is not a mountain! It is a volcanic rock. You can walk there from the flat by walking up to Bruntsfield and through the Meadows for those keen for a long walk.
Beautiful free Botanic Gardens, you can walk through Stockbridge to get there. This is an Edinburgh favourite of mine. There is a cafe there, and good views of the city. Really worth while.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful free Botanic Gardens, you can walk through Stockbridge to get there. This is an Edinburgh favourite of mine. There is a cafe there, and good views of the city. Really worth while.
Stroll along the water of Leith through Stockbridge, a classic Edinburgh walk taking you to various parts of the city
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayStroll along the water of Leith through Stockbridge, a classic Edinburgh walk taking you to various parts of the city
The 'Hyde Park' of Edinburgh... don't get too excited! You can however walk through the park to the old town via Bruntsfield. You will see the remainder of the old Infirmary hospital which has now been converted to luxury flats 'quartermile'.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveThe 'Hyde Park' of Edinburgh... don't get too excited! You can however walk through the park to the old town via Bruntsfield. You will see the remainder of the old Infirmary hospital which has now been converted to luxury flats 'quartermile'.
Shopping
Bruntsfield Place
Bruntsfield PlaceBoutique shops and cafes at their best.
Love this street the way it winds down to the Grassmarket. Wee shops down there are cute.
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetLove this street the way it winds down to the Grassmarket. Wee shops down there are cute.
For those who want to splurge on designers and champagne on the rooftop
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Harvey Nichols
For those who want to splurge on designers and champagne on the rooftop
Jenners has the reputation of 'Harrods of the North' and had been a historical independent department store since 1838- said to be the oldest in the world. When the original building burnt down it was redesigned by the same man responsible for the Balmoral Hotel a little further up the street. It was THE place to shop for the ladies of Edinburgh before the family unfortunately sold out to House of Fraser in 2005 - sob sob. Although the store is a shadow of it's former glory it is still really worth going into the mens department in the great hall to see the building and imagine the days when it was the Linen Hall.
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House of Fraser
48 Princes StJenners has the reputation of 'Harrods of the North' and had been a historical independent department store since 1838- said to be the oldest in the world. When the original building burnt down it was redesigned by the same man responsible for the Balmoral Hotel a little further up the street. It was THE place to shop for the ladies of Edinburgh before the family unfortunately sold out to House of Fraser in 2005 - sob sob. Although the store is a shadow of it's former glory it is still really worth going into the mens department in the great hall to see the building and imagine the days when it was the Linen Hall.