Jillian’s guidebook
My favourite food spots
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareOne of the best Indian restaurants in the city.
If you are looking for somewhere near the flat, Salisbury arms is a 15 min walk away. They offer yummy gastro pub style food and a cosy atmosphere.
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The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith RdIf you are looking for somewhere near the flat, Salisbury arms is a 15 min walk away. They offer yummy gastro pub style food and a cosy atmosphere.
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StOne of my favourite brunch spots.
El Cartel
64 Thistle StFab taco place.
Great pizza and they deliver to the flat if you are exhausted from a long day of sightseeing. Several locations in the city.
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Civerinos
49 Forrest RdGreat pizza and they deliver to the flat if you are exhausted from a long day of sightseeing. Several locations in the city.
Best afternoon tea. The grounds are beautiful- they have a peacock, a very curious cat and highland cows.
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Prestonfield House
Priestfield RoadBest afternoon tea. The grounds are beautiful- they have a peacock, a very curious cat and highland cows.
The Scotsman
20 North BridgeGorgeous setting for afternoon tea.
If you are craving Montreal bagels this is your place. They have multiple locations in the city.
Bross Bagels Deli St James
4 Little King StreetIf you are craving Montreal bagels this is your place. They have multiple locations in the city.
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreGreat spot for brunch or afternoon tea in Leith.
Down The Hatch Edinburgh
13 Antigua StreetIf you are craving poutine, and other Canadian fare.
One of my favourite Scottish restaurants, on historic Victoria Street.
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Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StOne of my favourite Scottish restaurants, on historic Victoria Street.
Fazenda Edinburgh
102 George StFor the meat lover.
Considerit
5A SciennesBest doughnuts EVER.
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketFabulous ice cream, with views of the castle.
Alandas originated in North Berwick and now has several locations in Scotland. They have the BEST gelato.
Alandas Gelato
1 Forrest RoadAlandas originated in North Berwick and now has several locations in Scotland. They have the BEST gelato.
My top rated Edinburgh activities
The base of Arthur's seat is about 15 minutes walk from the flat. It boasts wonderful views of the city and is surrounded by the beautiful Holyrood Park. Take a walk up to the top, or around it's perimeter.
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Arthur's Seat
The base of Arthur's seat is about 15 minutes walk from the flat. It boasts wonderful views of the city and is surrounded by the beautiful Holyrood Park. Take a walk up to the top, or around it's perimeter.
Calton Hill
Calton HillThe obvious choice! Although I prefer the (free) view from Princes street, and from the front gates of the castle.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe obvious choice! Although I prefer the (free) view from Princes street, and from the front gates of the castle.
High Street
High StreetWonder up the royal mile, which leads to the castle.
Shopping
Saint James Centre