Guidebook for Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
This is the major theatre in Edinburgh with a wide selection of shows ranging from Ballet to the big West End shows.Always worth having a look at their website to see whats on during your stay
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlThis is the major theatre in Edinburgh with a wide selection of shows ranging from Ballet to the big West End shows.Always worth having a look at their website to see whats on during your stay
The first purpose built portrait gallery in the UK ,it is a mix of gothic architecture and the recent modern renovations.There are always lots of interesting exhibits and they have a great cafe
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Skoska þjóðlega portrettlistasafnið
1 Queen StThe first purpose built portrait gallery in the UK ,it is a mix of gothic architecture and the recent modern renovations.There are always lots of interesting exhibits and they have a great cafe
Summerhall is a multi arts venue with theatre and gallery spaces.It also has a highly regarded cafe/bar which serves great food and beer from their own craft brewery which is in the building.Have a look on their website to see whats on
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Summerhall
Summerhall is a multi arts venue with theatre and gallery spaces.It also has a highly regarded cafe/bar which serves great food and beer from their own craft brewery which is in the building.Have a look on their website to see whats on
The museum has recently been updated and you will find lots of interesting exhibits along with lots of hands on ones to keep everyone entertained
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National Museum of Scotland
The museum has recently been updated and you will find lots of interesting exhibits along with lots of hands on ones to keep everyone entertained
Food Scene
This is where we go for our curries as the owners are from Glasgow which means they are a bit hotter than the usual Edinburgh ones.They are friendly and do takeaways
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Shezan
25 Union PlThis is where we go for our curries as the owners are from Glasgow which means they are a bit hotter than the usual Edinburgh ones.They are friendly and do takeaways
This is a really good Winebar /Deli with good value wines and great meat and cheese platters with unlimited bread(I hate it when you run out of bread).No reservations so hit or miss if you can get in but worth the wait
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Pickles
60 Broughton StThis is a really good Winebar /Deli with good value wines and great meat and cheese platters with unlimited bread(I hate it when you run out of bread).No reservations so hit or miss if you can get in but worth the wait
The original Italian deli in Edinburgh and its a feature ln our city.Great selection of food and drink and a lovely restaurant through the back of the shop.
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowThe original Italian deli in Edinburgh and its a feature ln our city.Great selection of food and drink and a lovely restaurant through the back of the shop.
A favourite of ours as we enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this Italian restaurant.The staff are great with families and the menu is great
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Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick StA favourite of ours as we enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this Italian restaurant.The staff are great with families and the menu is great
Shopping
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkAll your essentials seven days a week and late opening
Getting Around
Final tram stop coming from the airport and handy for all our flats
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Dublin Street (Stop YH) station
Final tram stop coming from the airport and handy for all our flats
This is the main bus station with buses going throughout the UK
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Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder StreetThis is the main bus station with buses going throughout the UK
Waverley Railway Station
Main station with trains going throughout the UK
Entertainment & Activities
The omni centre has an underground carpark and a multi screen cinema handy for rainy days.There are also many franchise restaurants such as Nandos and Frankie and Benny
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Omni Miðstöð
Greenside RowThe omni centre has an underground carpark and a multi screen cinema handy for rainy days.There are also many franchise restaurants such as Nandos and Frankie and Benny
Drinks & Nightlife
Proper bar with no airs or graces with a good selection of local craft beers plus guest ales on a rotating basis.Basic food but a good place to watch sports events as the atmosphere is really good
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The Cask & Barrel
115 Broughton StProper bar with no airs or graces with a good selection of local craft beers plus guest ales on a rotating basis.Basic food but a good place to watch sports events as the atmosphere is really good
This is one of our favourites as it has a good selection of ales plus great food at a reasonable price
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The Conan Doyle
71-73 York PlThis is one of our favourites as it has a good selection of ales plus great food at a reasonable price
We are members here and always enjoy the range of acts .Open seven days a week with food at the weekends.We have seen lots of stars when they started out here and they still come back to say thanks so you can often see Frankie Boyle,Kevin Bridges or Sarah Millican.
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceWe are members here and always enjoy the range of acts .Open seven days a week with food at the weekends.We have seen lots of stars when they started out here and they still come back to say thanks so you can often see Frankie Boyle,Kevin Bridges or Sarah Millican.
Sightseeing
The centrepiece of our city and what a lot of visitors come to see.Great views from the ramparts and intersting parts of the castle such as the great hall and seeing the Scottish crown jewels.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe centrepiece of our city and what a lot of visitors come to see.Great views from the ramparts and intersting parts of the castle such as the great hall and seeing the Scottish crown jewels.
This street connects the Castle with Holyrood palace ,where the royal family stays when in Edinburgh.Enjoy the small alleyways called Closes which were the medieval streets of there day
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Royal Mile
This street connects the Castle with Holyrood palace ,where the royal family stays when in Edinburgh.Enjoy the small alleyways called Closes which were the medieval streets of there day
This is the oldest tourist attraction in Edinburgh having opened in 1835.You get a 360 degree view of the city from the rooftop and there are lots of modern illusions inside to keep everyone entertained
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Camera Obscura og Heimur Illusjóna
549 CastlehillThis is the oldest tourist attraction in Edinburgh having opened in 1835.You get a 360 degree view of the city from the rooftop and there are lots of modern illusions inside to keep everyone entertained