Guidebook for Edinburgh
Shopping
Morrisons
South Gyle BroadwayLarge nearby supermarket with a great value for money cafe/restaurant.
Sightseeing
Only minutes from my apartment. Take an invigorating walk in a pedestrian friendly environment with great views across the Firth of Forth. Try a half hour walk to Cramond Village, cross to Cramond Island at low tide and then enjoy a fabulous home-cooked meal in the famous Cramond Inn.
Marine Drive
Marine DriveOnly minutes from my apartment. Take an invigorating walk in a pedestrian friendly environment with great views across the Firth of Forth. Try a half hour walk to Cramond Village, cross to Cramond Island at low tide and then enjoy a fabulous home-cooked meal in the famous Cramond Inn.
The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott.
There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Find out about Sir Walter Scott and the monument in the museum room.
In total (excluding Scott and his dog) there are 68 figurative statues on the monument of which 64 are visible from the ground. Four figures are placed above the final viewing gallery and are only visible by telephoto or (at a very distorted angle) from the viewing gallery itself. In addition, eight kneeling Druid figures support the final viewing gallery. There are 32 unfilled niches at higher level.
Sixteen heads of Scottish poets and writers appear on the lower faces, at the top of the lower pilasters. The heads (anti-clockwise from the NW) represent: James Hogg; Robert Burns; Robert Fergusson; Allan Ramsay; George Buchanan; Sir David Lindsay; Robert Tannahill; Lord Byron; Tobias Smollett; James Beattie; James Thomson; John Home; Mary, Queen of Scots; King James I of Scotland; King James V of Scotland; and William Drummond of Hawthornden.
In total, 93 persons are depicted, plus two dogs and a pig.
Opening times:
April through September: Monday to Sunday 10am - 7pm
October through March: Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm; Last admission 3.30pm.
Admission is £5, for both adults and children. There are no concessions. Payment is by cash only.
There is no cafe at the Scott Monument, but there are many cafes and restaurants nearby. Audio information is available in French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Access is restricted as the monument has a narrow spiral staircase of 287 steps and there is no wheelchair access.
Contact:
The Scott Monument, East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ
Tel: 0131 529 4068
museumcollectionscentre@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Scott minnisvarðið
The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott.
There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Find out about Sir Walter Scott and the monument in the museum room.
In total (excluding Scott and his dog) there are 68 figurative statues on the monument of which 64 are visible from the ground. Four figures are placed above the final viewing gallery and are only visible by telephoto or (at a very distorted angle) from the viewing gallery itself. In addition, eight kneeling Druid figures support the final viewing gallery. There are 32 unfilled niches at higher level.
Sixteen heads of Scottish poets and writers appear on the lower faces, at the top of the lower pilasters. The heads (anti-clockwise from the NW) represent: James Hogg; Robert Burns; Robert Fergusson; Allan Ramsay; George Buchanan; Sir David Lindsay; Robert Tannahill; Lord Byron; Tobias Smollett; James Beattie; James Thomson; John Home; Mary, Queen of Scots; King James I of Scotland; King James V of Scotland; and William Drummond of Hawthornden.
In total, 93 persons are depicted, plus two dogs and a pig.
Opening times:
April through September: Monday to Sunday 10am - 7pm
October through March: Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm; Last admission 3.30pm.
Admission is £5, for both adults and children. There are no concessions. Payment is by cash only.
There is no cafe at the Scott Monument, but there are many cafes and restaurants nearby. Audio information is available in French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Access is restricted as the monument has a narrow spiral staircase of 287 steps and there is no wheelchair access.
Contact:
The Scott Monument, East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ
Tel: 0131 529 4068
museumcollectionscentre@edinburgh.gov.uk
Parks & Nature
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the finest botanic gardens in the world. A pleasure for all the family, the Garden offers fantastic views of the capital's skyline, featuring Edinburgh Castle, and is located just a mile from the city centre. Visitors can discover its fascinating history, which dates back 300 years, learn about its plantings and walk around 70 acres of beautiful landscape.
The Glasshouse visit is a particular highlight, starting at the Victorian Temperate Palm House dating back to 1858 and one of the tallest traditional palm houses ever built. The Garden's 10 magnificent Glasshouses each has a different climatic zone, from steamy tropics to arid desert, and are home to 3,000 exotic plants from around the world including a 200-year-old palm tree.
Visitors can enjoy the serenity of the Chinese Hillside, explore the world-famous Rock Garden or stroll amongst the awe-inspiring Giant Redwood trees in the Woodland Garden. Plus, there are fine artworks to view in the Garden's contemporary art gallery Inverleith House.
Open all year, the Garden hosts a popular programme of events, exhibitions and guided tours. The Garden's restaurants include the award-winning Gateway Restaurant and the Terrace Cafe which serves a delicious selection of high quality hot and cold foods for all tastes. Snacks are also available at the East Gate Lodge.
The Botanics Shop, located in the John Hope Gateway visitor centre, offers a wide selection of gifts, souvenirs, crafts and plants.
Admission to the Garden is FREE.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the finest botanic gardens in the world. A pleasure for all the family, the Garden offers fantastic views of the capital's skyline, featuring Edinburgh Castle, and is located just a mile from the city centre. Visitors can discover its fascinating history, which dates back 300 years, learn about its plantings and walk around 70 acres of beautiful landscape.
The Glasshouse visit is a particular highlight, starting at the Victorian Temperate Palm House dating back to 1858 and one of the tallest traditional palm houses ever built. The Garden's 10 magnificent Glasshouses each has a different climatic zone, from steamy tropics to arid desert, and are home to 3,000 exotic plants from around the world including a 200-year-old palm tree.
Visitors can enjoy the serenity of the Chinese Hillside, explore the world-famous Rock Garden or stroll amongst the awe-inspiring Giant Redwood trees in the Woodland Garden. Plus, there are fine artworks to view in the Garden's contemporary art gallery Inverleith House.
Open all year, the Garden hosts a popular programme of events, exhibitions and guided tours. The Garden's restaurants include the award-winning Gateway Restaurant and the Terrace Cafe which serves a delicious selection of high quality hot and cold foods for all tastes. Snacks are also available at the East Gate Lodge.
The Botanics Shop, located in the John Hope Gateway visitor centre, offers a wide selection of gifts, souvenirs, crafts and plants.
Admission to the Garden is FREE.
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace.
The parks highest point is Arthu'rs Seat, an ancient volcano, which sits 251 m above sea level giving excellent views of the city; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest.
Within the park you can also visit St Anthony’s Chapel - a 15th century medieval chapel, Salisbury Crags – a series of 150 foot cliff faces dominating Edinburgh’s skyline as well as Duddingston Loch – a fresh water loch rich in bird life.
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Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace.
The parks highest point is Arthu'rs Seat, an ancient volcano, which sits 251 m above sea level giving excellent views of the city; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest.
Within the park you can also visit St Anthony’s Chapel - a 15th century medieval chapel, Salisbury Crags – a series of 150 foot cliff faces dominating Edinburgh’s skyline as well as Duddingston Loch – a fresh water loch rich in bird life.
Essentials
Leith and Leith Walk is great for cheap/value shopping, Loads of laundromats, dry cleaners, hairdressers and other quirky shops, bars and cafes. The area is very informal and well worth a visit if you want a taste of the "real" Edinburgh.
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Leith Walk
Leith WalkLeith and Leith Walk is great for cheap/value shopping, Loads of laundromats, dry cleaners, hairdressers and other quirky shops, bars and cafes. The area is very informal and well worth a visit if you want a taste of the "real" Edinburgh.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for fun, food, films, great fitness facilities and somewhere to eat and drink then this is the place. Situated in the heart of the city centre, The Omni is Edinburgh’s premier leisure and entertainment destination. Loads of branded outlets like Nandos and JD Wetherspoon. Not cheap but then nothing is in the city centre.
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Omni Miðstöð
Greenside Row If you're looking for fun, food, films, great fitness facilities and somewhere to eat and drink then this is the place. Situated in the heart of the city centre, The Omni is Edinburgh’s premier leisure and entertainment destination. Loads of branded outlets like Nandos and JD Wetherspoon. Not cheap but then nothing is in the city centre.
Free before midnight 7 nights a week this place is an Edinburgh institution. 4 or 6 music acts per night to enjoy in a well stocked bar. Great atmosphere. Open 'til the wee small hours.
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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeFree before midnight 7 nights a week this place is an Edinburgh institution. 4 or 6 music acts per night to enjoy in a well stocked bar. Great atmosphere. Open 'til the wee small hours.
Traditional music almost every evening at 9 p.m, and from 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday plus lots of impromptu sessions.
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdTraditional music almost every evening at 9 p.m, and from 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday plus lots of impromptu sessions.
Fountain Park is just west of Edinburgh city centre, and features a Cineworld cinema, fabulous Virgin Active gym, Genting Casino, Tenpin bowling alley, Gambado kids soft play and an excellent range of restaurants, bars and pubs.
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Fountain Park
130 Dundee StFountain Park is just west of Edinburgh city centre, and features a Cineworld cinema, fabulous Virgin Active gym, Genting Casino, Tenpin bowling alley, Gambado kids soft play and an excellent range of restaurants, bars and pubs.
Want to experience a real Edinburgh working man's bar? This is a popular haunt for locals and few tourists ever visit. Enjoy the cheap beer and lively banter with the bar regulars. Great staff and atmosphere.
Wilkies Bar & Lounge
1-3 Henderson StWant to experience a real Edinburgh working man's bar? This is a popular haunt for locals and few tourists ever visit. Enjoy the cheap beer and lively banter with the bar regulars. Great staff and atmosphere.
Food Scene
Great olde worlde pub/restaurant offering home-cooked meals and real ales.
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Cramond Inn
9 Cramond VillageGreat olde worlde pub/restaurant offering home-cooked meals and real ales.
Great area for specialist bakeries, confectioners, patisseries, cheesemongers and probably the best fish and chips in Edinburgh. Also not to be missed are the many and various charity shops with many a bargain to be found.
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Stockbridge
Great area for specialist bakeries, confectioners, patisseries, cheesemongers and probably the best fish and chips in Edinburgh. Also not to be missed are the many and various charity shops with many a bargain to be found.
An award winning bakery-cafe located in the scenic Shore area of Leith, Edinburgh. Their skilled bakery team is led by Mimi's daughter and head baker, Gemma Clearie and they work hard to bring you a mixture of traditional classics and creative inventions. They have a belief in great bakes done the right way and that means no mixes, no cheats and no chemical products; just time, love and passion. Two large windows sit between the cafe and bakery, so when you visit, take a peep and watch the magic happen as the bakers create a delicious array of tasty treats.
Mimi's savoury food is a real treat too! Their ‘Belly Busting Breakfasts’ and ‘Lavish Lunches’ are lovingly made by their kitchen team, led by Head Chef Kenny Paton and are sure to satisfy your appetite with hearty cooking and generous portions - but don't forget to leave space for cake!
Mimi’s famous afternoon tea is perfect too. Freshly prepared sandwiches, tremendous tray bakes, mini cupcakes, pavlova and fluffy scones all topped with their heavenly homemade jam & Cornish clotted cream. Perfect for those special occasions or even just a cheeky treat.
We all love afternoon tea but sometimes waiting until the afternoon is not an option! Mimi’s Bakehouse has created a fabulous and unique Beforenoon Tea, featuring miniature bacon rolls, waffles and homemade granola.
All in all, well worth a visit. Usually very busy but they accept bookings,
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Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreAn award winning bakery-cafe located in the scenic Shore area of Leith, Edinburgh. Their skilled bakery team is led by Mimi's daughter and head baker, Gemma Clearie and they work hard to bring you a mixture of traditional classics and creative inventions. They have a belief in great bakes done the right way and that means no mixes, no cheats and no chemical products; just time, love and passion. Two large windows sit between the cafe and bakery, so when you visit, take a peep and watch the magic happen as the bakers create a delicious array of tasty treats.
Mimi's savoury food is a real treat too! Their ‘Belly Busting Breakfasts’ and ‘Lavish Lunches’ are lovingly made by their kitchen team, led by Head Chef Kenny Paton and are sure to satisfy your appetite with hearty cooking and generous portions - but don't forget to leave space for cake!
Mimi’s famous afternoon tea is perfect too. Freshly prepared sandwiches, tremendous tray bakes, mini cupcakes, pavlova and fluffy scones all topped with their heavenly homemade jam & Cornish clotted cream. Perfect for those special occasions or even just a cheeky treat.
We all love afternoon tea but sometimes waiting until the afternoon is not an option! Mimi’s Bakehouse has created a fabulous and unique Beforenoon Tea, featuring miniature bacon rolls, waffles and homemade granola.
All in all, well worth a visit. Usually very busy but they accept bookings,
The delightful Old Chain Pier enjoys a brilliant location overlooking the sea. The building was once the 19th-century booking office for steamers crossing the Firth of Forth (the pier from which it takes its name was washed away in a storm in 1898). The bar serves real ales, bottled craft beers, cocktails and wines and the kitchen serves excellent pub grub.
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The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresThe delightful Old Chain Pier enjoys a brilliant location overlooking the sea. The building was once the 19th-century booking office for steamers crossing the Firth of Forth (the pier from which it takes its name was washed away in a storm in 1898). The bar serves real ales, bottled craft beers, cocktails and wines and the kitchen serves excellent pub grub.
Fancy a night in? Order a great pizza from Domino's. Free delivery.
Domino's Pizza - Edinburgh - Crewe Toll
677-679 Ferry RoadFancy a night in? Order a great pizza from Domino's. Free delivery.
The Stockbridge Farmer’s Market is the latest addition to the Edinburgh foodie scene. It has succeeded in bringing a new range of local food producers and crafters to the city centre every Sunday.
One of my favourite stalls is the The Wee Pie Company which specialises in hand made scotch pies. Try the ‘wee black’ – wild venison and black pudding. If you are a bit more adventurous try a ‘squabbit pie’ (Grey Squirrel and Wild Rabbit) from Ridley’s Fish and Game.
Steam Punk Coffee serve their great coffees off the back of a vintage van. Grab one of their coffees to go with a pain au raisin from Au Gourmand Artisan Bread – a great chance to refuel before some serious shopping in Stockbridge or a walk along the river to Dean Village.
Jubilee Gardens,Saunders Street, Stockbridge EH3 6TQ, Edinburgh
Telephone number
+441312616181
Opening Times
Sun 10:00 - 17:00
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Stockbridge markaðurinn
Saunders Street The Stockbridge Farmer’s Market is the latest addition to the Edinburgh foodie scene. It has succeeded in bringing a new range of local food producers and crafters to the city centre every Sunday.
One of my favourite stalls is the The Wee Pie Company which specialises in hand made scotch pies. Try the ‘wee black’ – wild venison and black pudding. If you are a bit more adventurous try a ‘squabbit pie’ (Grey Squirrel and Wild Rabbit) from Ridley’s Fish and Game.
Steam Punk Coffee serve their great coffees off the back of a vintage van. Grab one of their coffees to go with a pain au raisin from Au Gourmand Artisan Bread – a great chance to refuel before some serious shopping in Stockbridge or a walk along the river to Dean Village.
Jubilee Gardens,Saunders Street, Stockbridge EH3 6TQ, Edinburgh
Telephone number
+441312616181
Opening Times
Sun 10:00 - 17:00
Portobello Organic Market features the best in artisan and organic food, drink, arts and crafts sourced from the south east of Scotland. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with a Christmas special in December for festive foods and gifts (not held in January as finances or the weather too grim!).
Fresh, organic food is the core of the market; from Scottish salmon and game and organic vegetables to baked goods, there are a range of tasty treats on offer. This is complemented by crafts made and sourced from the local area and other activities such as face painting to pass the time.
Opening Times: 10am - 2pm
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Portobello
Portobello Organic Market features the best in artisan and organic food, drink, arts and crafts sourced from the south east of Scotland. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with a Christmas special in December for festive foods and gifts (not held in January as finances or the weather too grim!).
Fresh, organic food is the core of the market; from Scottish salmon and game and organic vegetables to baked goods, there are a range of tasty treats on offer. This is complemented by crafts made and sourced from the local area and other activities such as face painting to pass the time.
Opening Times: 10am - 2pm
Arts & Culture
Just over the road from my apartment you’ll find the Pop-in Café inside the North Edinburgh Arts Centre. The ideal place to start your day with a freshly ground coffee and slice of home-baking. The specials board changes daily with healthy hot meals on offer at very affordable prices. There’s a delicious vegetarian soup on the menu every day, complementing the menu with items like hot breakfast rolls and tasty toasties together with a choice of vegetarian options.
North Edinburgh Arts
West Pilton GroveJust over the road from my apartment you’ll find the Pop-in Café inside the North Edinburgh Arts Centre. The ideal place to start your day with a freshly ground coffee and slice of home-baking. The specials board changes daily with healthy hot meals on offer at very affordable prices. There’s a delicious vegetarian soup on the menu every day, complementing the menu with items like hot breakfast rolls and tasty toasties together with a choice of vegetarian options.
Summerhall is open to the public all year round and hosts events in all the City’s major festivals. But it’s far more than Edinburgh’s newest and biggest arts venue. Visitors will find theatre and gallery spaces, libraries and small museums, educational and research programmes, studios and workshops.
It’s a new kind of community: a cross cultural village where arts and sciences talk to each other, where high tech rubs shoulders with all the arts including film and television and a craft brewer has revived a three hundred year old tradition of brewing on the site. Our Bar/Café is suitably named The Royal Dick, a nod to our building’s famous veterinary history.
Most importantly Summerhall is a work in progress – as more space is developed more ideas emerge. Here the possibilities are endless, “everyone is an artist”.
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Summerhall Place
Summerhall PlaceSummerhall is open to the public all year round and hosts events in all the City’s major festivals. But it’s far more than Edinburgh’s newest and biggest arts venue. Visitors will find theatre and gallery spaces, libraries and small museums, educational and research programmes, studios and workshops.
It’s a new kind of community: a cross cultural village where arts and sciences talk to each other, where high tech rubs shoulders with all the arts including film and television and a craft brewer has revived a three hundred year old tradition of brewing on the site. Our Bar/Café is suitably named The Royal Dick, a nod to our building’s famous veterinary history.
Most importantly Summerhall is a work in progress – as more space is developed more ideas emerge. Here the possibilities are endless, “everyone is an artist”.
The Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends. Exhibits include an original copy of the National Covenant signed at Greyfriars Kirk in 1638 and a reconstruction of Field Marshal Earl Haig's headquarters on the Western Front during the Great War, the latter exhibiting items bequeathed to the Museum.
Situated in the late 16th-century Huntly House on the Royal Mile, the museum is maintained by Edinburgh City Council.
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Múseum Edinburgh
142-146 CanongateThe Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends. Exhibits include an original copy of the National Covenant signed at Greyfriars Kirk in 1638 and a reconstruction of Field Marshal Earl Haig's headquarters on the Western Front during the Great War, the latter exhibiting items bequeathed to the Museum.
Situated in the late 16th-century Huntly House on the Royal Mile, the museum is maintained by Edinburgh City Council.
The City Art Centre has a busy programme of exhibitions which change regularly to suit the interests of their visitors. You will see favourites from the City’s nationally recognised collection of Scottish art and new work from local or international artists or exhibitions from other countries. Exhibitions of historic and modern photography, contemporary art and design, architecture and the built environment are staged in a rolling programme. They have shown Egyptian and Roman objects and even featured artwork and costumes from the Star Wars films.
An escalator and lift help you move around six floors, and you can be refreshed by sampling the menus in the café, or buy art books, cards, handbags and jewellery from their ground floor shop.
The City Art Centre is conveniently placed near to the Waverley rail station in the city centre.
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City Art Centre
2 Market StThe City Art Centre has a busy programme of exhibitions which change regularly to suit the interests of their visitors. You will see favourites from the City’s nationally recognised collection of Scottish art and new work from local or international artists or exhibitions from other countries. Exhibitions of historic and modern photography, contemporary art and design, architecture and the built environment are staged in a rolling programme. They have shown Egyptian and Roman objects and even featured artwork and costumes from the Star Wars films.
An escalator and lift help you move around six floors, and you can be refreshed by sampling the menus in the café, or buy art books, cards, handbags and jewellery from their ground floor shop.
The City Art Centre is conveniently placed near to the Waverley rail station in the city centre.