Some suggestions while staying at mine - Catriona's Guidebook
Eating and Drinking
Some of my personal favourites, mostly within a few minutes walking distance.
Open all day, great food, good value, excellent quality (same family as Vittoria's). Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Sit in available but you cannot book. Takeway available too.
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Taste Of Italy
9 Baxter's PlOpen all day, great food, good value, excellent quality (same family as Vittoria's). Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Sit in available but you cannot book. Takeway available too.
Excellent bakery practically on the doorstep. Handy for breakfast croissants. Go early as they will close once sold out!!
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Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StExcellent bakery practically on the doorstep. Handy for breakfast croissants. Go early as they will close once sold out!!
Visible from the living room, this is a lovely little local cafe with tasty pastries and coffees, etc, ideal for a leisurely brunch or afternoon cuppa. NB closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but otherwise open from about 0900 til about 4pm.
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Café Renroc
91 Montgomery StVisible from the living room, this is a lovely little local cafe with tasty pastries and coffees, etc, ideal for a leisurely brunch or afternoon cuppa. NB closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but otherwise open from about 0900 til about 4pm.
Superb Scottish food, and an easy walk home! Not the cheapest, but very good.
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No11 Brasserie & Boutique Hotel
11 Brunswick StSuperb Scottish food, and an easy walk home! Not the cheapest, but very good.
Great Scottish food and service in a lovely airy historic building. Not the cheapest but good value.
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Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StGreat Scottish food and service in a lovely airy historic building. Not the cheapest but good value.
A little way away, but worth the bus or tram ride is First Coast - a superb little Scottish/ Fusion Restaurant run by a pair of brothers from Skye. Great food, excellent value.
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First Coast Restaurant
97-101 Dalry RdA little way away, but worth the bus or tram ride is First Coast - a superb little Scottish/ Fusion Restaurant run by a pair of brothers from Skye. Great food, excellent value.
An Edinburgh Institution - excellent deli and cafe restaurant with extensive seelctions of cheese, wines, you name it. Worth going in just to look, alhough NB, it can be difficult to get out without buying something and it is not cheap!!
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowAn Edinburgh Institution - excellent deli and cafe restaurant with extensive seelctions of cheese, wines, you name it. Worth going in just to look, alhough NB, it can be difficult to get out without buying something and it is not cheap!!
Another Edinburgh Institution - wonderful family run authentic Italian restaurant right on the corner of my street.
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Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick StAnother Edinburgh Institution - wonderful family run authentic Italian restaurant right on the corner of my street.
A beautiful exterior with hanging flower baskets and trumpeters. Lovely interior too, right next to the Playhouse with a traditional central bar and big tables at the back. A good selection of drinks and food, including haggis and clapshot!
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The Theatre Royal Bar
25-27 Greenside PlA beautiful exterior with hanging flower baskets and trumpeters. Lovely interior too, right next to the Playhouse with a traditional central bar and big tables at the back. A good selection of drinks and food, including haggis and clapshot!
A fabulous old bar with a magnificent interior featuring an island bar, with a superb selection.
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Cafe Royal
19 W Register StA fabulous old bar with a magnificent interior featuring an island bar, with a superb selection.
An ideal place to pause for a coffee during your Royal Mile explorations - directly opposite the Canongate Kirk. The fabulous cakes are a bonus.
Cafe Vivo
136 CanongateAn ideal place to pause for a coffee during your Royal Mile explorations - directly opposite the Canongate Kirk. The fabulous cakes are a bonus.
Good local bar serving excellent burgers and bits - just round the corner on Leith Walk.
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The Black Fox
17 Albert PlGood local bar serving excellent burgers and bits - just round the corner on Leith Walk.
A beautiful converted bank - worth going in just to see the main hall, although they do food and drink all day too. Lovely for a cocktail in the early evening or a jazz brunch on Sunday. Truly spectacular at Christmas!
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The Dome
14 George StA beautiful converted bank - worth going in just to see the main hall, although they do food and drink all day too. Lovely for a cocktail in the early evening or a jazz brunch on Sunday. Truly spectacular at Christmas!
Outstanding Indian Street Food - just magnifcent - the flavours are remarkable.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareOutstanding Indian Street Food - just magnifcent - the flavours are remarkable.
The Doric
15-16 Market StTraditional Scottish fare in a lovely setting close to the station.
Thirsty Pallet
15 Elm RowHandy local cafe for breakfast and snacks.
Relatively new to the area, but a great selection of pastries etc. Not always open, so check first. Big sister, Red Kite Cafe, is further along London Road at Abbeyhill - handy for visits to or from Holyrood Park.
Kuna Cafe & Bakery
Relatively new to the area, but a great selection of pastries etc. Not always open, so check first. Big sister, Red Kite Cafe, is further along London Road at Abbeyhill - handy for visits to or from Holyrood Park.
Sightseeing
Free to enter, a stunning building on Queen Street, with great collections and a very good cafe. Often has great exhibitions.
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Skoska þjóðlega portrettlistasafnið
1 Queen StFree to enter, a stunning building on Queen Street, with great collections and a very good cafe. Often has great exhibitions.
Free to enter, extensive collections of art from most era's.
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Þjóðlistasafn Skotlands
The MoundFree to enter, extensive collections of art from most era's.
Free to enter, with fabulous grounds to explore. Wonderful collection and often excellent additional (paid) exhibitions.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two)
75 Belford RoadFree to enter, with fabulous grounds to explore. Wonderful collection and often excellent additional (paid) exhibitions.
Beautiful Gardens, free to enter, lovely cafe and shop. A great place to chill out away from the bustle of the city - and wonderful views of the castle from the Inverleith House at the top.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful Gardens, free to enter, lovely cafe and shop. A great place to chill out away from the bustle of the city - and wonderful views of the castle from the Inverleith House at the top.
The Palace is beautiful to see, from both outside and in. The tours are very good and informative and the cafe is great too.
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Hof Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Palace is beautiful to see, from both outside and in. The tours are very good and informative and the cafe is great too.
Well, it's the Castle! Not cheap but there is loads to see, you could easily spend a whole day here! Wonderful views.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillWell, it's the Castle! Not cheap but there is loads to see, you could easily spend a whole day here! Wonderful views.
An easy climb, minutes from the flat, and magnificent panoramic views of the city.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillAn easy climb, minutes from the flat, and magnificent panoramic views of the city.
Our very own extinct volcano, visible from the living room and bedroom! You can climb it in under an hour, but please do wear decent trainers or boots as it does get rocky at the top. Well worth the climb for the stunning views.
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Arthur's Seat
Our very own extinct volcano, visible from the living room and bedroom! You can climb it in under an hour, but please do wear decent trainers or boots as it does get rocky at the top. Well worth the climb for the stunning views.
A small but lovely place to look out for and enjoy the superb views of Arthur's seat, Salisbury Crags, the Palace, the Parliament and Dynamic Earth.
Stones of Scotland
A small but lovely place to look out for and enjoy the superb views of Arthur's seat, Salisbury Crags, the Palace, the Parliament and Dynamic Earth.
One of the most picturesque areas of Edinburgh - a lovely walk along the Water of leith connects this to the equally lovely Stockbridge area.
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Dean Village
Dean PathOne of the most picturesque areas of Edinburgh - a lovely walk along the Water of leith connects this to the equally lovely Stockbridge area.
Superb building with magnificent collections - all free too! An ideal escape from the rain, with something to suit everyone. Good cafe too.
National Museum of Scotland
Superb building with magnificent collections - all free too! An ideal escape from the rain, with something to suit everyone. Good cafe too.
Step aboard and feel like royalty. Said to have been one of the queen's favourite homes.
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Konunglega jachtin Britannia
Ocean DriveStep aboard and feel like royalty. Said to have been one of the queen's favourite homes.
Neighbourhoods
Stockbridge has a lovely villagey vibe, with lots of independent shops and cafe, and near to the Botanics. There is a Sunday Market so a good place for a wander. It is also accessible via the Water of Leith Walkway, which continues along towards the Dean Village and Galleries of Modern Art.
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Stockbridge
Stockbridge has a lovely villagey vibe, with lots of independent shops and cafe, and near to the Botanics. There is a Sunday Market so a good place for a wander. It is also accessible via the Water of Leith Walkway, which continues along towards the Dean Village and Galleries of Modern Art.
This is the 'Old Town' , and packed with history as well as lots of cafes restaurants and independent shops. It has a Saturday Market with crafts, bric a brac and street food. It is worth visiting if you are near the National Museum on Chamber Street, or Greyfriars Bobby and Greyfriars Kirk. It can be quite lively at night.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketThis is the 'Old Town' , and packed with history as well as lots of cafes restaurants and independent shops. It has a Saturday Market with crafts, bric a brac and street food. It is worth visiting if you are near the National Museum on Chamber Street, or Greyfriars Bobby and Greyfriars Kirk. It can be quite lively at night.
If you want to get your beach fix, then a bus to Portobello will take you about 25 minutes. There is a great walk right along the promenade, where there are masses of cafes. The High Street itself also has some good quirky shops.
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Portobello
If you want to get your beach fix, then a bus to Portobello will take you about 25 minutes. There is a great walk right along the promenade, where there are masses of cafes. The High Street itself also has some good quirky shops.
Currently enjoying a bit of a revival after years of tram works, and well worth a wander to see lots of old and new independent shops, cafes, bars, restaurants.
Leith Walk, Edinburgh, UK
Currently enjoying a bit of a revival after years of tram works, and well worth a wander to see lots of old and new independent shops, cafes, bars, restaurants.
City/town information
Stirling is great for a day out, and the Castle is arguably better than Edinburgh's. About an hour's train ride away, you will see a bit of the countryside, and lots of good shops etc.
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Stirling
Stirling is great for a day out, and the Castle is arguably better than Edinburgh's. About an hour's train ride away, you will see a bit of the countryside, and lots of good shops etc.
A slightly longer train journey, this is another good option for a day trip to visit the V&A, the Contemporary Arts Centra and also Scott's historic ship Endeavour. Dundee is up and coming and now has a lively vibe.
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Dundee
A slightly longer train journey, this is another good option for a day trip to visit the V&A, the Contemporary Arts Centra and also Scott's historic ship Endeavour. Dundee is up and coming and now has a lively vibe.
A fabulous city, just an hour away on the train, Glasgow is ideal for a day trip. It has a totally different feel to Edinburgh, and the two cities enjoy friendly rivalry. Apart from the shopping, drinking and eating, there is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Burrell Collection, and the Science Centre. The SECC also hosts major concerts and exhibitions.
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Glasgow
A fabulous city, just an hour away on the train, Glasgow is ideal for a day trip. It has a totally different feel to Edinburgh, and the two cities enjoy friendly rivalry. Apart from the shopping, drinking and eating, there is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Burrell Collection, and the Science Centre. The SECC also hosts major concerts and exhibitions.
Leisure
Zest Skin Spa
8 Haddington PlaceVery good local massages, reasonably priced and generally good availability.
Meadowbank Stadium
If you fancy keeping fit indoors during your trip, then this is one option.
Peaceful Green Places
Dunbars Close Garden
137 CanongateA little haven of peace and greenery, just off the Royal Mile.
Tucked away behind West Register House on the end of Princes Street, this is a lovely wee gem of tranquility.
Archivist's Garden
2 Princes StreetTucked away behind West Register House on the end of Princes Street, this is a lovely wee gem of tranquility.
A large open patch of greenery connecting the University area to the more residential Marchmont area.
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Meadows
Melville DriveA large open patch of greenery connecting the University area to the more residential Marchmont area.
With Arthur's Seat at it's heart, it can be easy to overlook what else Holyrood has to offer. Follow the Queen's Drive past St Margaret's Loch with our local swans, continue up towards Dunsapie Loch, and enjoy the 'infinity' views over to the Firth of Forth - maybe spot an otter? From here you can go up to Arthur's Seat or continue round and enjoy the elevated perspective and views out over Duddingston Loch towards the Pentlands. Keep going and feel your spirits lift as the panorama of the castle and the city opens out, framed by the Crags. The whole circuit if you continue back down to the Parliament and car park is about 5km.
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Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveWith Arthur's Seat at it's heart, it can be easy to overlook what else Holyrood has to offer. Follow the Queen's Drive past St Margaret's Loch with our local swans, continue up towards Dunsapie Loch, and enjoy the 'infinity' views over to the Firth of Forth - maybe spot an otter? From here you can go up to Arthur's Seat or continue round and enjoy the elevated perspective and views out over Duddingston Loch towards the Pentlands. Keep going and feel your spirits lift as the panorama of the castle and the city opens out, framed by the Crags. The whole circuit if you continue back down to the Parliament and car park is about 5km.
Saint Margaret's Loch
Lovely to have a gentle wander around and visit the swans.
Enjoy the 'infinity loch' effect of looking out over the firth of forth and perhaps spot an otter!
Dunsapie Loch
Enjoy the 'infinity loch' effect of looking out over the firth of forth and perhaps spot an otter!
A beautiful little place to pause by the Water of Leith, between Stockbridge and Dean Village
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St Bernard's Well
2 Clarendon CresA beautiful little place to pause by the Water of Leith, between Stockbridge and Dean Village
An oasis of green countryside in the heart of the city. If you are not going to be able to travel further in Scotland, getting out in the park will give you a glimpse of what the hills are like further north.
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Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveAn oasis of green countryside in the heart of the city. If you are not going to be able to travel further in Scotland, getting out in the park will give you a glimpse of what the hills are like further north.
A lovely peaceful oasis, not far from the city centre and Holyrood park
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Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church LnA lovely peaceful oasis, not far from the city centre and Holyrood park
Live Music
Ensign Ewart
521-523 LawnmarketClose to the Castle, Traditional Live Music every night.
You might even get a chance to get up and sing yourself!
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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeYou might even get a chance to get up and sing yourself!
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StTraditional pub with regular live music most nights
The World's End
Historic bar, wth good traditonal food as well as occassional live music