Edinburgh's best bits
Sightseeing
This street is great for summertime vibes in Edinburgh; lots of outdoor seating with the backdrop of the castle, great for sitting with a drink or a snack and people watching.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketThis street is great for summertime vibes in Edinburgh; lots of outdoor seating with the backdrop of the castle, great for sitting with a drink or a snack and people watching.
If you're into big yachts or the British monarch, this is the place to visit! Also has a mini museum on board of gifts from all the places the Queen visited on the boat.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveIf you're into big yachts or the British monarch, this is the place to visit! Also has a mini museum on board of gifts from all the places the Queen visited on the boat.
A short climb to reach the top which delivers great views across Edinburgh's Old Town. Worth the 30 minutes or so it'll take!
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillA short climb to reach the top which delivers great views across Edinburgh's Old Town. Worth the 30 minutes or so it'll take!
Worth climbing for a lovely view of the city centre from above, plus you get a little certificate that shows you've climbed all those steps!
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Worth climbing for a lovely view of the city centre from above, plus you get a little certificate that shows you've climbed all those steps!
This street is just picturesque - brightly coloured boutique shops along a cobbled hill.
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetThis street is just picturesque - brightly coloured boutique shops along a cobbled hill.
Take a wander along the Water of Leith if you want to escape city life! There's a whole network of pathways here that take you into the city, or to other areas in the north/west of Edinburgh.
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Water Of Leith Walkway
Water Of Leith WalkwayTake a wander along the Water of Leith if you want to escape city life! There's a whole network of pathways here that take you into the city, or to other areas in the north/west of Edinburgh.
Great for rainy days! Free to enter, easy to spend a few hours here wrapped up in natural history and interactive displays about science and technology.
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National Museum of Scotland
Great for rainy days! Free to enter, easy to spend a few hours here wrapped up in natural history and interactive displays about science and technology.
This is a lovely art gallery and there's another just across the road. They're free and worth wandering through Dean Village to get to them.
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThis is a lovely art gallery and there's another just across the road. They're free and worth wandering through Dean Village to get to them.
Karaoke anyone?! Private rooms you can hire, in varying sizes - a great stop on a night out to embarrass yourself as you attempt to sing Ice Ice Baby from heart. (Definitely speaking from experience here)
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Supercube
58a George StKaraoke anyone?! Private rooms you can hire, in varying sizes - a great stop on a night out to embarrass yourself as you attempt to sing Ice Ice Baby from heart. (Definitely speaking from experience here)
Food & Drink
Absolutely delicious hot sandwiches. These things are HUGE. Just around the corner from the house, so it's worth a stop in if you're 'home' for lunch (or even dinner). They're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Alby's
8 Portland TerraceAbsolutely delicious hot sandwiches. These things are HUGE. Just around the corner from the house, so it's worth a stop in if you're 'home' for lunch (or even dinner). They're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Delicious fresh pizzas in a really cozy atmosphere. There's also a delivery option (Origano Go), but it's worth sitting in.
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Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkDelicious fresh pizzas in a really cozy atmosphere. There's also a delivery option (Origano Go), but it's worth sitting in.
This market is only here on Saturdays, but does some delicious hot food, bakery products, as well as gifts and souvenirs. Lots of great local suppliers.
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Leith Market
Commercial StreetThis market is only here on Saturdays, but does some delicious hot food, bakery products, as well as gifts and souvenirs. Lots of great local suppliers.
This is one of my favourite bars and restaurants - good Scottish food and a lovely atmosphere. They also have a good outdoor seating section on the water, if it's sunny out!
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlThis is one of my favourite bars and restaurants - good Scottish food and a lovely atmosphere. They also have a good outdoor seating section on the water, if it's sunny out!
The best fish and chips in Edinburgh. I recommend getting a takeaway and eating by the harbour.
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier PlThe best fish and chips in Edinburgh. I recommend getting a takeaway and eating by the harbour.
Lovely fish and seafood restaurant. Unpretentious, friendly atmosphere, delicious food! And walking distance from the house.
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceLovely fish and seafood restaurant. Unpretentious, friendly atmosphere, delicious food! And walking distance from the house.
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceGreat breakfasts here! And also cocktails.
This is one of my favourite pubs in Edinburgh. It's surprisingly spacious, but still feels cosy. Quirky decor, great drinks, great food.
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Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StThis is one of my favourite pubs in Edinburgh. It's surprisingly spacious, but still feels cosy. Quirky decor, great drinks, great food.
This area of Edinburgh is often referred to as the 'gay triangle' - lots of great LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.
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CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside PlThis area of Edinburgh is often referred to as the 'gay triangle' - lots of great LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.
Artisan Roast Leith Walk
72-74 Leith WalkFor the coffee aficionados!
Reliably good Thai, quite an Edinburgh institution!
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlReliably good Thai, quite an Edinburgh institution!
Sausage and mash, pies, cauliflower cheese; this place is the epitome of British comfort food. Quite a small place, but great atmosphere.
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Mums Great Comfort Food
4A Forrest RdSausage and mash, pies, cauliflower cheese; this place is the epitome of British comfort food. Quite a small place, but great atmosphere.
Really nice bar hidden down a sidestreet, so can be less busy than other places during tourist season. Not the cheapest, but good wine, cocktails, and nibbles.
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClReally nice bar hidden down a sidestreet, so can be less busy than other places during tourist season. Not the cheapest, but good wine, cocktails, and nibbles.
Do you like pork? Then you will like Oink. Grab some lunch here. Go hungry!
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Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StDo you like pork? Then you will like Oink. Grab some lunch here. Go hungry!
Essentials
Local supermarket for all your essentials, plus all the random middle aisle surprises. So you can pick up your milk and also a set of drill bits!
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ALDI
100 Gorgie Park RdLocal supermarket for all your essentials, plus all the random middle aisle surprises. So you can pick up your milk and also a set of drill bits!
Clark Chemist
1 Lindsay RdThe closest pharmacy to the house, for any urgent medical supplies etc.
The nearby shopping centre has a few of the essentials you'd expect, like an H&M, Starbucks, and Boots, but also a bunch of things you wouldn't expect. A roller skating rink, a museum of local history, a Vue cinema, juice bar, some chain restaurants set against floor-to-ceiling windows beside the water, a gym, and a massive yacht previously owned by the Queen.
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrThe nearby shopping centre has a few of the essentials you'd expect, like an H&M, Starbucks, and Boots, but also a bunch of things you wouldn't expect. A roller skating rink, a museum of local history, a Vue cinema, juice bar, some chain restaurants set against floor-to-ceiling windows beside the water, a gym, and a massive yacht previously owned by the Queen.
Prince Regent Street
Bus stop here for the number 10 bus to the New Town, and along Princes Street
Bus stop; for the numbers 7 and 14 buses, which take you through Edinburgh city centre to the Old Town (across the bridges)
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200 Great Junction StreetBus stop; for the numbers 7 and 14 buses, which take you through Edinburgh city centre to the Old Town (across the bridges)
Bus stop; Catch the numbers 16 or 35 here. The 16 takes you through the New Town and west to Haymarket, while the 35 takes you through Holyrood and through the Old Town, past the National Museum
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142 Commercial StreetBus stop; Catch the numbers 16 or 35 here. The 16 takes you through the New Town and west to Haymarket, while the 35 takes you through Holyrood and through the Old Town, past the National Museum
Neighbourhoods
This little town by the beach is technically part of Edinburgh, and is well served by Lothian Buses. There's a long promenade along the waterfront, lovely sandy beach great for dog-watching (or swimming if you're bold) and some great cafes, bars, and eateries. I recommend Civerinos for a hearty slice of pizza!
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Portobello
This little town by the beach is technically part of Edinburgh, and is well served by Lothian Buses. There's a long promenade along the waterfront, lovely sandy beach great for dog-watching (or swimming if you're bold) and some great cafes, bars, and eateries. I recommend Civerinos for a hearty slice of pizza!