Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic Sicilian cafe/deli with great food at affordable prices. Super friendly, cosy place. BYOB
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Gaia
32 Crighton PlFantastic Sicilian cafe/deli with great food at affordable prices. Super friendly, cosy place. BYOB
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkLovely, friendly pub, good range of beers and well priced
This is on the doorstep, incredible pastries and cakes, reasonably priced
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Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StThis is on the doorstep, incredible pastries and cakes, reasonably priced
The absolute, best curry I have had in ages! Huge portions, reasonable prices, no frills
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Desi Pakwan
61 Leith WalkThe absolute, best curry I have had in ages! Huge portions, reasonable prices, no frills
Great for breakfast/brunch, Dog friendly local cafe, good coffee
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Artisan Coffee Leith
274 Leith WalkGreat for breakfast/brunch, Dog friendly local cafe, good coffee
I love the seafood and a guest recently had 'the best risotto ever' in this restaurant
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Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick StI love the seafood and a guest recently had 'the best risotto ever' in this restaurant
Rooftop 51
2 Freer GaitBook an outside table for a cocktail or craft beer and watch the sun go down
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith Walkexcellent pizzas made with locally sourced organic ingredients
This is an iconic bar in the centre of town near the railway and bus station
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Cafe Royal
19 W Register StThis is an iconic bar in the centre of town near the railway and bus station
Friendly local with Quiz night Wednesdays and Backgammon Club each second Sunday
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Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkFriendly local with Quiz night Wednesdays and Backgammon Club each second Sunday
Word of Mouth
3A Albert StGreat for breakfasts
Nectarleith
Another great choice for coffee and a bite to eat
Sightseeing
Beautiful at all times of year, booking required and free
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful at all times of year, booking required and free
National Museum of Scotland
Brilliant on a rainy day, well everyday really...
Great views from this 14th century castle, easier to visit by car although there are buses nearby too
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Craigmillar kastali
Craigmillar Castle RoadGreat views from this 14th century castle, easier to visit by car although there are buses nearby too
One of my favourite Scottish Castles, 25 miles East of Edinburgh, easier by car
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Tantallon Castle
One of my favourite Scottish Castles, 25 miles East of Edinburgh, easier by car
Konunglega jachtin Britannia
Ocean DriveVery popular and closeby in Leith
Portobello strönd Spánn
1 PromenadeGreat beach walks along to Musselburgh
Scottish Parliament Building
Great Architecture
Fantastic views and a good climb! There is a road up and around too, not open at the weekends when the roads are car free
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Arthur's Seat
Fantastic views and a good climb! There is a road up and around too, not open at the weekends when the roads are car free
About 20 miles west of Edinburgh, easier by car or bus/train. Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a lovely walk around the loch
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Linlithgow höll
KirkgateAbout 20 miles west of Edinburgh, easier by car or bus/train. Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a lovely walk around the loch
Calton Hill
Calton HillGreat views over the city
Camera Obscura og Heimur Illusjóna
549 CastlehillFascinating
Delightful small garden on the edge of Duddingston Loch nature reserve, run as a charity with a cafe (not always open)
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Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church LnDelightful small garden on the edge of Duddingston Loch nature reserve, run as a charity with a cafe (not always open)
Luxury
One Spa
8 Conference SquareAdd a touch of luxury to your trip