Balerno and Surrounding Areas
Grocery shopping
Scotmid Co-op
A local grocery store within a 10minute walk from the guest suite.
Scotmid Coop Balerno 2
Local grocery store a 6 minute walk from the Guest Suite
Buy locally grown produce and hand made goods.
Every second Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pm.
Balerno Farmers Market
Johnsburn RoadBuy locally grown produce and hand made goods.
Every second Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pm.
Tesco Superstore
Sainsbury's
Asda Chesser Supercentre
3 New Mart RdEating out and takeaway
Places to eat locally. Options for both sit-in or takeaway.
A great place to visit whether you are looking for a meal or just have a drink.
Choose where you would like to sit whether indoors or outdoors.
Booking is recommended especially if you would like to sit a the heated outdoor bothy.
The Balerno Inn
A great place to visit whether you are looking for a meal or just have a drink.
Choose where you would like to sit whether indoors or outdoors.
Booking is recommended especially if you would like to sit a the heated outdoor bothy.
Dhaba 36
Recently opened Indian restaurant. Sit in or takeaway. Good reviews.
Bocca Bona
A short walk away from the property, this is a great choice for those evenings where you don't want to be doing the cooking!
Sit in or take away.
The Grey Horse Inn
20 Main StA short walk away from the property, this is a great choice for those evenings where you don't want to be doing the cooking!
Sit in or take away.
Fish and chips, Pizzas, kebabs, burgers and other dishes.
Takeaway or delivery. Can order online or by phone.
Open 7 days 4pm - 10.30pm
The Balerno Fry
57 Bavelaw RdFish and chips, Pizzas, kebabs, burgers and other dishes.
Takeaway or delivery. Can order online or by phone.
Open 7 days 4pm - 10.30pm
A volunteer-run cafe in the Church Hall. A popular choice for the locals.
Homemade cakes, toasted sandwiches etc available along with hot and cold drinks.
The Mill At St Joseph's
2 Main StA volunteer-run cafe in the Church Hall. A popular choice for the locals.
Homemade cakes, toasted sandwiches etc available along with hot and cold drinks.
Ying
44 Main StChinese takeaway (no tables for sit-in).
Open from 4.30pm
A nice local choice for a meal or just a drink. They have a choice of indoor or outdoor seating.
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The Riccarton Inn
198 Lanark Rd WA nice local choice for a meal or just a drink. They have a choice of indoor or outdoor seating.
When in the city centre take a visit to St Janes Quarter where you have a choice of eating in places such as Bonnie & Wild, doing a spot of shopping or having fun such as bowling and crazy golf.
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Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareWhen in the city centre take a visit to St Janes Quarter where you have a choice of eating in places such as Bonnie & Wild, doing a spot of shopping or having fun such as bowling and crazy golf.
Sightseeing
View all three bridges across the Forth.
Perfect photo opportunity.
Each different and all are great feats of engineering.
Local coffee shops and restaurants along the waterfront.
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Forth Road Bridge
View all three bridges across the Forth.
Perfect photo opportunity.
Each different and all are great feats of engineering.
Local coffee shops and restaurants along the waterfront.
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillSee Edinburgh from a terrific viewpoint.
The walk to the top can be a gentle slope or a steep climb, the choice is yours.
Alternative, when cars are allowed you can drive up and around.
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I-Arthur's Seat
See Edinburgh from a terrific viewpoint.
The walk to the top can be a gentle slope or a steep climb, the choice is yours.
Alternative, when cars are allowed you can drive up and around.
Historical building. If you do not suffer from vertigo you can take the stairs to the top.
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Isakhiwo seScott
Historical building. If you do not suffer from vertigo you can take the stairs to the top.
I-Palace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateGreyfriars Bobby Statue
Great for all ages. Interesting. Something different.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveGreat for all ages. Interesting. Something different.
Iziko Lomntwana
42 High StRoyal Observatory
Blackford HillColinton Station and Tunnel (site of)
A working farm with a restaurant, Swanston Brasserie. Visitors wishing to see the Highland Cows can collect a leaflet from the restaurant staff which shows a suggested walking route passing the cattle.
Swanston Farm
A working farm with a restaurant, Swanston Brasserie. Visitors wishing to see the Highland Cows can collect a leaflet from the restaurant staff which shows a suggested walking route passing the cattle.
I-Palace ye-Linlithgow
KirkgateRosslyn Chapel is beautiful and interesting. It is a location many know from Dan Browns book "The Davinci Code".
Rosslyn Chapel Visitor Centre Cafe
Rosslyn Chapel is beautiful and interesting. It is a location many know from Dan Browns book "The Davinci Code".
Enjoy a walk across to Cramond Island... just check the tide times to ensure you have time to walk over and back 😊
Cramond Island
Enjoy a walk across to Cramond Island... just check the tide times to ensure you have time to walk over and back 😊
Edinburgh Christmas Market
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walks around this area. Pop into Harlaw House for leaflets including a Trail map.
Harlaw House Visitor Centre
Harlaw RoadBeautiful walks around this area. Pop into Harlaw House for leaflets including a Trail map.
Threipmuir Reservoir
Relaxing walks and beautiful views.
Red Moss Nature Reserve
Unnamed RoadA lovely location on the Pentland Hills. There is a coffee shop close to Torduff reservoir providing a nice pit stop.
Clubbiedean Reservoir
A lovely location on the Pentland Hills. There is a coffee shop close to Torduff reservoir providing a nice pit stop.
A walking route that takes you through the trees, along the river bank, with optional exit points. If you choose to, you can continue all the way down to the city centre.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayA walking route that takes you through the trees, along the river bank, with optional exit points. If you choose to, you can continue all the way down to the city centre.
Ipharki ye-Holyrood
Queen's Drive
Cramond Island
Entertainment & Activities
Free entry.
You can spend a full day here and still not see everything.
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National Museum of Scotland
Free entry.
You can spend a full day here and still not see everything.
Iziko lezintombi zase-Edinburgh
134 Corstorphine RdCamera Obscura kunye neLizwe lwezithombe
549 CastlehillDynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadTenpin Edinburgh Fountain Park
Dundee StreetClimb, abseil, or just visit the cafe and watch others take to the heights!
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Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
Climb, abseil, or just visit the cafe and watch others take to the heights!
Royal Observatory
Blackford HillEdinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlRecently renovated Odeon Cinema with reclining chairs and extra leg room.
3D screening available.
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ODEON Luxe Edinburgh West
120 Wester Hailes RdRecently renovated Odeon Cinema with reclining chairs and extra leg room.
3D screening available.
Vue Cinema Livingston
Almondvale AvenueDriving range and 18 hole golf course.
Can hire clubs.
The Dalmahoy Hotel also has a restaurant.
Dalmahoy Golf Course
Driving range and 18 hole golf course.
Can hire clubs.
The Dalmahoy Hotel also has a restaurant.
Wester Hailes Education Centre
Swimming pool
Ceilidh (Scottish country dancing)
Last Thursday of every month.
Check The White Heather Club on the Bonnie and Wild website.
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Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareCeilidh (Scottish country dancing)
Last Thursday of every month.
Check The White Heather Club on the Bonnie and Wild website.
Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareShopping
Princes Mall
3 Princes StreetOutlet shops for many big names in retail.
Crazy golf and a Cinema.
Coffee shops and restaurants.
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Livingston Designer Outlet
Almondvale AvenueOutlet shops for many big names in retail.
Crazy golf and a Cinema.
Coffee shops and restaurants.
Gyle Shopping Centre
Gyle AvenueShops and Restaurants.
Shopping. Restaurants. Site of Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
Ocean DriveShopping. Restaurants. Site of Royal Yacht Britannia.
Many options for retail therapy or something to eat.
IKEA is also in this area.
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Straiton Retail Park
11 Straiton MainsMany options for retail therapy or something to eat.
IKEA is also in this area.
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
6 Lady RdKinnaird Retail Park
32 Newcraighall RoadDobbies Garden Centres Ltd
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Driving - Greenways
When driving in Edinburgh please be aware there are greenways. These are lanes dedicated to buses. Please read the signs. Many are time controlled eg only active Mon-Fri 7.30am-9.30am then again 4pm-6.30pm but some are 24/7.
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Travelling by bus
Lothian bus number 44 serves Balerno.
The stop named Marchbank Drive is the first stop after the terminus and is the closest stop to our guest suite. It is a three minute walk away.
The bus circles around Balerno in one direction so when returning from the City centre, when the bus reaches the terminus stay on the bus for one more stop.
The easiest way to pay is to tap a contactless card. Use one card per person to ensure you get charged the cheapest fare. If you are on three or more buses your fare will be capped at the adult day ticket.
There is also a weekly cap.