Guidebook for Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
It's a 15 minute walk from the flat along a beautiful river.
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Gallery of Modern Art station
It's a 15 minute walk from the flat along a beautiful river.
If you're looking for entertainment then there's art house cinemas, concert hall, clubs and theatres only a 15 minute walk from the flat.
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Lothian Road
Lothian RoadIf you're looking for entertainment then there's art house cinemas, concert hall, clubs and theatres only a 15 minute walk from the flat.
Art house cinema at its best. A great place to go for food and a drink too.
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdArt house cinema at its best. A great place to go for food and a drink too.
Fantastic gallery in a wonderful setting. Great café too!
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75 Belford RdFantastic gallery in a wonderful setting. Great café too!
Assembly Rooms
54 George StEdinburgh Festival venues.
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Lady Stair's CloseShopping
It's the main shopping area and only 10 minutes walk from the flat!
The castle is close by!
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Princes Street
Princes StreetIt's the main shopping area and only 10 minutes walk from the flat!
The castle is close by!
Anybody interested in whisky it's one of the places to try a 'dram'!
Other places to try include The Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile by the Castle.
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Royal Mile Whiskies
379 High StAnybody interested in whisky it's one of the places to try a 'dram'!
Other places to try include The Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile by the Castle.
The biggest variety of shopping in Edinburgh.
10 minutes from the flat.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetThe biggest variety of shopping in Edinburgh.
10 minutes from the flat.
A neighbourhood of boutique shops, pubs, cafes and if you feel like a little pampering there are beauty salons too!
Stafford Street
Stafford StreetA neighbourhood of boutique shops, pubs, cafes and if you feel like a little pampering there are beauty salons too!
Sightseeing
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Castlehill10 minutes away and you'll see it!
This is the oldest part of Edinburgh - take in the history, shop for souvenirs, visit the castle, St Giles Cathedral or Holyrood Palace.
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High Street
High StreetThis is the oldest part of Edinburgh - take in the history, shop for souvenirs, visit the castle, St Giles Cathedral or Holyrood Palace.
A shopper's paradise; boutique shops, antiques, clothes and afterwards enjoy something to eat and drink in the wide choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketA shopper's paradise; boutique shops, antiques, clothes and afterwards enjoy something to eat and drink in the wide choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants.
The Queen's residence in Edinburgh.
You can tour the palace and walk through the nearby Queen's Park, climb a volcano (Arthur's Seat)!
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CanongateThe Queen's residence in Edinburgh.
You can tour the palace and walk through the nearby Queen's Park, climb a volcano (Arthur's Seat)!
The principal cathedral in Edinburgh; definitely worth visiting.
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High StreetThe principal cathedral in Edinburgh; definitely worth visiting.
See the statue of Bobby and nearby the grave of his owner.
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
See the statue of Bobby and nearby the grave of his owner.
A unique open space with a volcano!
If you want a wonderful view of the city this is the place to be!
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I-Arthur's Seat
A unique open space with a volcano!
If you want a wonderful view of the city this is the place to be!
Charlotte Square
Edinburgh Book Festival venue - 13 - 29 August.
George Square
George SquareEdinburgh Festival venue.
Food Scene
It's where you'll find some of the best cafes, pubs, restaurants, delis, open air market in town.
Other amenities include: bank, post office, supermarkets, swimming pool, library and boutiques.
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Stockbridge
It's where you'll find some of the best cafes, pubs, restaurants, delis, open air market in town.
Other amenities include: bank, post office, supermarkets, swimming pool, library and boutiques.
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeJK Rowling did some writing here!
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StBread at its best!
10 minute walk from the flat.
Serves coffee, cakes, waffles and gelato.
The gelato is made fresh on the premises.
Meet Epix the dog!
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Affogato
36 Queensferry StServes coffee, cakes, waffles and gelato.
The gelato is made fresh on the premises.
Meet Epix the dog!
If you're looking for a relaxed setting to drink some wine ...
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L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StIf you're looking for a relaxed setting to drink some wine ...
I haven't tried this place however it's an amazing setting with a great looking wine bar.
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La P'tite Folie
9 Randolph PlI haven't tried this place however it's an amazing setting with a great looking wine bar.
Everything Else
Dean Path
Dean PathThe flat is situated in this World Heritage Site.
Haymarket Railway Station - a 15 minute walk from the flat.
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Haymarket station
Haymarket Railway Station - a 15 minute walk from the flat.
The flat is approximately a 20 minute walk from the station. Otherwise catch one of the many buses/trams that go to Shandwick Place, get off and the flat is a 10 minute walk away.
A 15 min taxi ride
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetThe flat is approximately a 20 minute walk from the station. Otherwise catch one of the many buses/trams that go to Shandwick Place, get off and the flat is a 10 minute walk away.
A 15 min taxi ride
Queensferry Street
Queensferry StreetA wide selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and hairdressers,
Melville St
St Mary's Cathedral.
There is a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, department stores and banks.
The tram and bus stops to/from Edinburgh Airport are here.
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Shandwick Place
Shandwick PlaceThere is a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, department stores and banks.
The tram and bus stops to/from Edinburgh Airport are here.
Edinburgh Gin is produced in small single batch distillations using an ancient hand beaten Scottish copper pot still.
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Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetEdinburgh Gin is produced in small single batch distillations using an ancient hand beaten Scottish copper pot still.
Wonderful gardens, greenhouses, art gallery, café, restaurant, shop and activities for kids.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceWonderful gardens, greenhouses, art gallery, café, restaurant, shop and activities for kids.
Essentials
A brilliant, colourful open air market with a great atmosphere and live music.
A huge variety of food (seafood, cheeses, chocolate, bread, cakes ...) and souvenirs of your stay.
Coffee and browse!
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Castle TerraceA brilliant, colourful open air market with a great atmosphere and live music.
A huge variety of food (seafood, cheeses, chocolate, bread, cakes ...) and souvenirs of your stay.
Coffee and browse!
Saisbury's is very close to the flat and supplies a wide range of food and drink.
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Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlSaisbury's is very close to the flat and supplies a wide range of food and drink.
A great selection of every day food and much more.
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Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank RdA great selection of every day food and much more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful, unique wine bar/pub a short distance from the flat.
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Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope StWonderful, unique wine bar/pub a short distance from the flat.
A hive of activity with bars, restaurants, open air market and individual shops.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketA hive of activity with bars, restaurants, open air market and individual shops.