Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

One of Edinburgh's best seafood restaurants, literally on the apartment's doorstep! I would recommend the surf and turf if you're hungry, and of course if you like mussels and steak.
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The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 Grassmarket
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One of Edinburgh's best seafood restaurants, literally on the apartment's doorstep! I would recommend the surf and turf if you're hungry, and of course if you like mussels and steak.
They have really yummy smoothies, and great wraps or toasties to eat in or take away. The number one reason for going there however has to be their carrot cake!! Their coffee is pretty tasty too :D
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Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W Bow
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They have really yummy smoothies, and great wraps or toasties to eat in or take away. The number one reason for going there however has to be their carrot cake!! Their coffee is pretty tasty too :D
Quirky little bar/restaurant that serves amazing food. Great atmosphere and lovely, friendly staff.
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Under The Stairs
3A Merchant St
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Quirky little bar/restaurant that serves amazing food. Great atmosphere and lovely, friendly staff.
Cute mexican restaurant with tasty tasty burgers and of course all your mexican favourites. Just round the corner from the apartment too!
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Mariachi Restaurant
7 Victoria St
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Cute mexican restaurant with tasty tasty burgers and of course all your mexican favourites. Just round the corner from the apartment too!
Lovely authentic Thai restaurant with great service. Usually busy, so best to book ahead.
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Phuket Pavilion
8 Union St
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Lovely authentic Thai restaurant with great service. Usually busy, so best to book ahead.
Valvona & Crolla is famous in Edinburgh for being a family run Italian deli that was started in the 1930's! VinCaffe has a cafe downstairs and a restaurant upstairs, and some amazing coffees!
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Valvona & Crolla VinCaffè
11 Multrees Walk
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Valvona & Crolla is famous in Edinburgh for being a family run Italian deli that was started in the 1930's! VinCaffe has a cafe downstairs and a restaurant upstairs, and some amazing coffees!
Amazing burgers, and really friendly staff. Recommended for the desserts as well :D
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Smoke Stack
53-55 Broughton St
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Amazing burgers, and really friendly staff. Recommended for the desserts as well :D
The best pizzas in Edinburgh! If you're not feeling like a pizza, there's tons of other lovely things to choose from. Great service too :D
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La Favorita
331-325 Leith Walk
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The best pizzas in Edinburgh! If you're not feeling like a pizza, there's tons of other lovely things to choose from. Great service too :D

Everything Else

It's like having a luau in the middle of Edinburgh, in a bun... Just really tasty pork (hog!). Something a bit different, and worth a try if you're heading past and want a bite to eat.
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Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria St
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It's like having a luau in the middle of Edinburgh, in a bun... Just really tasty pork (hog!). Something a bit different, and worth a try if you're heading past and want a bite to eat.
If you're wanting to try some classic British fish and chips, this place is a must. Fresh fish fried to order, it can't be beat. Super tasty and great service.
Montgomery Fish Bar
5-7 Montgomery St
If you're wanting to try some classic British fish and chips, this place is a must. Fresh fish fried to order, it can't be beat. Super tasty and great service.
Scotland's National Museum. And it's free! Lots of things to see and learn here.
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National Museum of Scotland
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Scotland's National Museum. And it's free! Lots of things to see and learn here.
Amazing milk shake bar...
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Amazing milk shake bar...
The National Art Gallery of Scotland. Housed in a beautiful building in the centre of Edinburgh, its collection of Scottish and International art is amongst the best in the world. And entry is free!
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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The National Art Gallery of Scotland. Housed in a beautiful building in the centre of Edinburgh, its collection of Scottish and International art is amongst the best in the world. And entry is free!

Shopping

My favourite shop in Edinburgh!!!! Selling cute gifts and prints and some really amazing pieces of furniture, both reclaimed and refurbished. You have to take a look to see what they have in the shop!
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Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton St
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My favourite shop in Edinburgh!!!! Selling cute gifts and prints and some really amazing pieces of furniture, both reclaimed and refurbished. You have to take a look to see what they have in the shop!
A really cute little shop that mainly sells jewellery, but also sells little gifts, cards and prints.
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Hannah Zakari
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A really cute little shop that mainly sells jewellery, but also sells little gifts, cards and prints.
A lovely little shop specialising in gorgeous Scottish produce and gifts. The owners, Beth & Fiona, are lovely and always friendly and helpful.
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Cranachan & Crowdie
263 Canongate
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A lovely little shop specialising in gorgeous Scottish produce and gifts. The owners, Beth & Fiona, are lovely and always friendly and helpful.

Drinks & Nightlife

A really good bar, but I particularly love it for the amazing food! Great pub atmosphere and friendly service too.
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The Conan Doyle
71-73 York Pl
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A really good bar, but I particularly love it for the amazing food! Great pub atmosphere and friendly service too.
A nice small pub with a cozy atmosphere and a great selection of whiskies to choose from
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The Bow Bar
80 W Bow
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A nice small pub with a cozy atmosphere and a great selection of whiskies to choose from
Great cocktails and a lively atmosphere!
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Dragonfly
52 West Port
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Great cocktails and a lively atmosphere!

Sightseeing

The statue of Greyfriar's Bobby, an Edinburgh icon!
Candlemaker Row
Candlemaker Row
The statue of Greyfriar's Bobby, an Edinburgh icon!
Imposing historic castle in the very centre of the city. Worth a visit even if just for the views.
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Castlehill
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Imposing historic castle in the very centre of the city. Worth a visit even if just for the views.
A small hill in the city centre topped with several interesting monuments. An easy walk to the top rewards you with gorgeous panoramic views of the city.
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Carlton Hill Steps
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A small hill in the city centre topped with several interesting monuments. An easy walk to the top rewards you with gorgeous panoramic views of the city.
Arthur's Seat, the remains of an extinct volcano provides an energetic walk and spectacular views from the summit.
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I-Arthur's Seat
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Arthur's Seat, the remains of an extinct volcano provides an energetic walk and spectacular views from the summit.
A bustling market square edged with gorgeous old buildings. Hosts various regular outdoor markets and entertainment and provides many dining options.
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Grassmarket
10 Grassmarket
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A bustling market square edged with gorgeous old buildings. Hosts various regular outdoor markets and entertainment and provides many dining options.

Essentials

The closest Sainsburys local supermarket to the apartment. Open 7-11 Monday to Saturday and 8-11 Sunday.
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Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard St
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The closest Sainsburys local supermarket to the apartment. Open 7-11 Monday to Saturday and 8-11 Sunday.