Sheila’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Here are some places visitors love to visit
The Botanics, as it is called locally, is one of the finest botanical gardens in the world.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanics, as it is called locally, is one of the finest botanical gardens in the world.
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillHof Holyroodhouse
CanongateOcean Terminal
74 Ocean DrPrinces Street
Princes StreetGallery of Modern Art station
This is my top recommendation for visitors, particularly on short visits. It's like being on a movie set with its iconic, surprising buildings. Climb the Tower to get 360 degree views over the city, sea and countryside. It's the best place to get your bearings after arrival.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillThis is my top recommendation for visitors, particularly on short visits. It's like being on a movie set with its iconic, surprising buildings. Climb the Tower to get 360 degree views over the city, sea and countryside. It's the best place to get your bearings after arrival.
Neighborhoods
Canonmills is a former village and still has that feel, despite the traffic. There are several coffee bars and restaurants and the attractive Orchard Bar. Also one of the best Chinese restaurants in town
You can walk along the river, the Water of Leith, to Stockbridge, voted one of the best places to live in the UK. Abundant with boutiques, eateries, great charity shops, pubs and atmosphere. Tourists and locals love the Sunday Market
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Stockbridge
You can walk along the river, the Water of Leith, to Stockbridge, voted one of the best places to live in the UK. Abundant with boutiques, eateries, great charity shops, pubs and atmosphere. Tourists and locals love the Sunday Market
Canonmills Bridge spans the Water of Lieth, Edinburgh's river that boasts a 12 mile river walkway, from the Port of Leith to the Pentland Hills. You can get on or off the walkway at any time. It's a great way to walk to the west end of Princes Street (30 mins) Dean Village and the Gallery of Modern Art (40 minutes)
Canonmills Bridge
Canonmills Bridge spans the Water of Lieth, Edinburgh's river that boasts a 12 mile river walkway, from the Port of Leith to the Pentland Hills. You can get on or off the walkway at any time. It's a great way to walk to the west end of Princes Street (30 mins) Dean Village and the Gallery of Modern Art (40 minutes)
Favourite Eateries
Local restaurant with a great reputation. Specialises in cocktails and serves up great breakfasts.
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The Herringbone
2 S Trinity RdLocal restaurant with a great reputation. Specialises in cocktails and serves up great breakfasts.
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StPerhaps the best vegetarian restaurant in town
Great place to catch a film and a well-priced meal and drink before or afterwards
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdGreat place to catch a film and a well-priced meal and drink before or afterwards
Take a walk from Canonmills down the Water of Leith walkway to the Port of Leith (3o mins). Turn left at its exit and walk a few yards to one of the most interesting eateries in Edinburgh. Laid back atmosphere, unusual menu.
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceTake a walk from Canonmills down the Water of Leith walkway to the Port of Leith (3o mins). Turn left at its exit and walk a few yards to one of the most interesting eateries in Edinburgh. Laid back atmosphere, unusual menu.
New cafe 5 minutes from the loft with in-house pastry chef baking fresh cakes and pastries daily. The cheesecake has already become legendary. On trend lunches.
Krem Karamel Cafe & Bookshop
68 Inverleith RowNew cafe 5 minutes from the loft with in-house pastry chef baking fresh cakes and pastries daily. The cheesecake has already become legendary. On trend lunches.
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Samgöngur
Buses are the best way to travel in Edinburgh
Buy a day ticket on the bus. This allows you to have as many journeys as you wish. Great for exploring.
Samgöngur
On-street bikes can be hired nearby
Just get the app, make a small payment (£1.50 per hour), unlock the bike and away you go!