Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
It's an ancient castle on volcanic rock.
Personally I think it's overpriced and the museum is a lost opportunity - asks lots of interesting questions like 'Why are Scots so over-represented in the British military' but doesn't really answer them. Hardly anything on women. But can you visit Edinburgh and not visit the castle?
Best views of it are from Calton Hill or Arthur's Seat.
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Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillIt's an ancient castle on volcanic rock.
Personally I think it's overpriced and the museum is a lost opportunity - asks lots of interesting questions like 'Why are Scots so over-represented in the British military' but doesn't really answer them. Hardly anything on women. But can you visit Edinburgh and not visit the castle?
Best views of it are from Calton Hill or Arthur's Seat.
Preserved and recreated to show what life was like in the old town of Edinburgh
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Gladstone's Land
477B LawnmarketPreserved and recreated to show what life was like in the old town of Edinburgh
IPalace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Queen's Residence when in Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
Parks & Nature
Fascinating geology, wonderful views, awe inspiring Salisbury Crags. Jog, climb or take a picnic.
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I-Arthur's Seat
Fascinating geology, wonderful views, awe inspiring Salisbury Crags. Jog, climb or take a picnic.
Take the picnic hamper and rug from the flat and join the rest of Edinburgh on a sunny day!
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The Meadows
Melville DriveTake the picnic hamper and rug from the flat and join the rest of Edinburgh on a sunny day!
I-Calton Hill
Calton HillWonderful views of Princes Street
Princes Street
Princes StreetAnother place to picnic on a sunny day
Entertainment & Activities
Fascinating view of old Edinburgh buried under the streets
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StFascinating view of old Edinburgh buried under the streets
Art House Cinema. Most important venue for the Edinburgh Film Festival
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdArt House Cinema. Most important venue for the Edinburgh Film Festival
For families really. Kids love the tour back in time to when the earth began. Good special effects and educational.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadFor families really. Kids love the tour back in time to when the earth began. Good special effects and educational.
Food Scene
Relax in the window with a cake if you dare..otherwise just enjoy the cake.
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Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortRelax in the window with a cake if you dare..otherwise just enjoy the cake.
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StWonderful food and you're practically sitting on top of it!
Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food
1 Leven StGood, reasonable value Indian food
Mary's Milk Bar
19 Grassmarketwonderful ice cream
IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlaceWonderful Scottish (and other) cheese shop
Really good, authentic tapas - mix of best of Spanish with South African influence. Not cheap but really delicious and fresh.
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Indaba
3 Lochrin TerraceReally good, authentic tapas - mix of best of Spanish with South African influence. Not cheap but really delicious and fresh.
Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketGood French bistrot
If you are down at Holyrood or visiting the Scottish parliament,
this is a good place to eat
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The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlIf you are down at Holyrood or visiting the Scottish parliament,
this is a good place to eat
Great cooking, cheap, friendly owner. This man can cook! Even something simple like scrambled eggs is great - little bit north African/ French twist. Eat lunch or breakfast cheaply and well. Want to try haggis but not pay a fortune for the privilege? Try a haggis roll.
Le Cafe Bleu
Great cooking, cheap, friendly owner. This man can cook! Even something simple like scrambled eggs is great - little bit north African/ French twist. Eat lunch or breakfast cheaply and well. Want to try haggis but not pay a fortune for the privilege? Try a haggis roll.
Lovely food. If you're sick of British pub food and want something fresh and delicious, this is the place to eat. Share 4 medium plates with a friend, 2 glasses of wine and it's about £15 for lunch. Really nice food, well cooked.
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Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StLovely food. If you're sick of British pub food and want something fresh and delicious, this is the place to eat. Share 4 medium plates with a friend, 2 glasses of wine and it's about £15 for lunch. Really nice food, well cooked.
Just below the flat you can drink the best coffee in Edinburgh brewed by the lovely Louise.
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Tasty Buns
67 Bread StJust below the flat you can drink the best coffee in Edinburgh brewed by the lovely Louise.
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StReasonable quality Scottish food.
Getting Around
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetTrains to Glasgow, terminus for Airlink
You can rent a bike for the day and cycle through the Meadows or by the canal.
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Biketrax
2 Lochrin PlYou can rent a bike for the day and cycle through the Meadows or by the canal.
Arts & Culture
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StContemporary Theatre. major festival venue
Usher Hall
Lothian RoadThe Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StCool jazz bar with very laid back atmosphere.
Some of the best theatre in Edinburgh - try the secret seats if you can get them...
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The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StSome of the best theatre in Edinburgh - try the secret seats if you can get them...
Shopping
Interesting wee arty shop if you're looking for slightly different souvenirs.
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The Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria StInteresting wee arty shop if you're looking for slightly different souvenirs.
If you're looking for an old piece of scottish stoneware, or can fit a WW2 gas mask in your baggage, this is the place to come.
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The Courtyard Antiques
108A CausewaysideIf you're looking for an old piece of scottish stoneware, or can fit a WW2 gas mask in your baggage, this is the place to come.
Vintage shopping - second hand kilts, bowler hats, flapper dresses, flairs
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketVintage shopping - second hand kilts, bowler hats, flapper dresses, flairs