Guidebook for Stockbridge
Food Scene
Some of the most exciting food I have had. Always something new on the menu and the staff are simply the best. They love what they are doing and it is service with a capital 'S'.
Not overly cheap but worth the experience. Booking is nearly always essential to avoid disappointment.
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Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn Pl Some of the most exciting food I have had. Always something new on the menu and the staff are simply the best. They love what they are doing and it is service with a capital 'S'.
Not overly cheap but worth the experience. Booking is nearly always essential to avoid disappointment.
Nestled at the end of the local 'strip shopping centre' of Stockbridge is the Raeburn Hotel. A magnificently restored Georgian building which now has some 5 star offerings. Some fine dining available and an extensive wine bar area which serves counter meals all day. Also available for receptions and has a few guest rooms. a couple of lovely outdoor area's to the front and also on a balcony which overlooks the rugby playing fields next door. Again, it may not be the cheapest but has a great following and always worth dropping in for a quick libation.
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The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlNestled at the end of the local 'strip shopping centre' of Stockbridge is the Raeburn Hotel. A magnificently restored Georgian building which now has some 5 star offerings. Some fine dining available and an extensive wine bar area which serves counter meals all day. Also available for receptions and has a few guest rooms. a couple of lovely outdoor area's to the front and also on a balcony which overlooks the rugby playing fields next door. Again, it may not be the cheapest but has a great following and always worth dropping in for a quick libation.
Kerr Street
Kerr StreetBrilliant!!
Michelin star restaurant opposite both the Raeburn Hotel and Rollo's. What needs to be said about this place? Bookings are a must, if you have any problems parting with loads of dosh to eat out, then this is NOT for you. Expensive but brilliant.
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdMichelin star restaurant opposite both the Raeburn Hotel and Rollo's. What needs to be said about this place? Bookings are a must, if you have any problems parting with loads of dosh to eat out, then this is NOT for you. Expensive but brilliant.
For the very, and fresh food lover. They have the reputation, we have one of their shops only a minute away.
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Söderberg Stockbridge
3 Deanhaugh StFor the very, and fresh food lover. They have the reputation, we have one of their shops only a minute away.
Everyone knows how good the food is, but this little gem has an outdoor garden downstairs with tables and umbrella's and is perfect for food, wine and yes desserts to while away the afternoon to sunset in summer.
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Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StEveryone knows how good the food is, but this little gem has an outdoor garden downstairs with tables and umbrella's and is perfect for food, wine and yes desserts to while away the afternoon to sunset in summer.
Use to be a Buffalo Grill outlet but recently changed hands. If the product is as good as its predecessor then it will offer you some great carnivore dishes!!! :)
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Taisteal
1 Forth StreetUse to be a Buffalo Grill outlet but recently changed hands. If the product is as good as its predecessor then it will offer you some great carnivore dishes!!! :)
Service with a family friendly attitude. Nothing is too much trouble. Small, petite and warm on a winters day.
33 Deanhaugh St
33 Deanhaugh StreetService with a family friendly attitude. Nothing is too much trouble. Small, petite and warm on a winters day.
If you love cheese then this retail shop has the finest collection of cheese anyone could wish for. It ain't cheap!!!!!!!!!
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IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlaceIf you love cheese then this retail shop has the finest collection of cheese anyone could wish for. It ain't cheap!!!!!!!!!
Patisserie Florentin
5 N W Circus PlA little slice of Parisian magic!! Authentic and cozy.
A well stocked, deli sandwich cafe, take away or sit in. Brilliant range and helpful friendly staff.
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The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlA well stocked, deli sandwich cafe, take away or sit in. Brilliant range and helpful friendly staff.
Yes, even we have one!! Take away/delivery orders only though. No dine in.
Domino's Pizza - Edinburgh - Stockbridge
17a Raeburn PlaceYes, even we have one!! Take away/delivery orders only though. No dine in.
Subway
Block 1 Turnstone RdOh my, yes one of these too for our Canadian friends.
Best butcher in Edinburgh. Cooking at home tonight. You won't find better
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George Bower Butchers
75 Raeburn PlBest butcher in Edinburgh. Cooking at home tonight. You won't find better
Fresh fish and seafood. Dining at home tonight, then you would have to travel right across town to find a rival.
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Armstrong G
80 Raeburn PlFresh fish and seafood. Dining at home tonight, then you would have to travel right across town to find a rival.
Francos of Stockbridge
7 Comely Bank RdYes, thats right....Fish and chips. Yum, yum!!
Deli extrordinaire!!
Cheeses, meats, bread and and and.
Amazing for the home cooker
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Herbie of Edinburgh
66 Raeburn PlDeli extrordinaire!!
Cheeses, meats, bread and and and.
Amazing for the home cooker
Costa Coffee
38 Cramond Rd SBecause its Costa
Drinks & Nightlife
A really cozy and warm wine bar serving light but somewhat substantial bar snacks, hot & cold. Great wine selection and staff really know their wines to a high standard. Not tried a wine, want to improve your understanding of wine, then these guys will help. They always have time to chat about wines, vineyards and food. Fantastic warm and inviting place for a chat, no seat available no entry though. Quiet background music.
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Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlA really cozy and warm wine bar serving light but somewhat substantial bar snacks, hot & cold. Great wine selection and staff really know their wines to a high standard. Not tried a wine, want to improve your understanding of wine, then these guys will help. They always have time to chat about wines, vineyards and food. Fantastic warm and inviting place for a chat, no seat available no entry though. Quiet background music.
Real Ales and whiskey. What a range of whiskey........
Brilliant staff when they are not flat out serving the throngs from time to time. Best to get an off hours visit in on a chilly day when the fire is on in the front bar. Authentic we decor which I am sure hasn't change in the 30 years I have been visiting. Great for a hearty budget conscience lunch or post footy winter-warm meal of mince and tatties, baked potato with assets fillings are also one of my favourites. Some reasonable quality wines by the glass, but really it is all about real Ales and Whiskey, don't count your change when it comes to the drinks prices. It is a 'Must Do' place to visit in Edinburgh. Tell them Eric sent you!!
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Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica StReal Ales and whiskey. What a range of whiskey........
Brilliant staff when they are not flat out serving the throngs from time to time. Best to get an off hours visit in on a chilly day when the fire is on in the front bar. Authentic we decor which I am sure hasn't change in the 30 years I have been visiting. Great for a hearty budget conscience lunch or post footy winter-warm meal of mince and tatties, baked potato with assets fillings are also one of my favourites. Some reasonable quality wines by the glass, but really it is all about real Ales and Whiskey, don't count your change when it comes to the drinks prices. It is a 'Must Do' place to visit in Edinburgh. Tell them Eric sent you!!
Hamiltons bar & kitchen is a really busy place from Thursday eve through to Saturday eve. It is where all the young and happening go to meet up before their night out. Some really great food, wine list can vary from great to....well not so great. It is quite loud when in full swing, but plenty of music and throngs of partying folk. They also have a mighty good cocktail menu if that floats your boat.
Breakfast (10am onwards) is good value and usually well busy on the weekends so perfect for a lazy Sunday breakfast with friends and family. Live music on Sunday afternoon/early evening.
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlHamiltons bar & kitchen is a really busy place from Thursday eve through to Saturday eve. It is where all the young and happening go to meet up before their night out. Some really great food, wine list can vary from great to....well not so great. It is quite loud when in full swing, but plenty of music and throngs of partying folk. They also have a mighty good cocktail menu if that floats your boat.
Breakfast (10am onwards) is good value and usually well busy on the weekends so perfect for a lazy Sunday breakfast with friends and family. Live music on Sunday afternoon/early evening.
Well, it has been some time since I have frequented this bar due to the large and overwhelming arrival of new venues in Stockbridge. In its 'hay-day' however it is fair to say that it attracted all of the 'hip & happening' folk of Edinburgh. Well worth a try with great window seats offering a vista of the endless stream of pedestrian life passing by.
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Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StWell, it has been some time since I have frequented this bar due to the large and overwhelming arrival of new venues in Stockbridge. In its 'hay-day' however it is fair to say that it attracted all of the 'hip & happening' folk of Edinburgh. Well worth a try with great window seats offering a vista of the endless stream of pedestrian life passing by.
Its just nice. Good real ales and super friendly staff!
Not silly prices either. Dog friendly. Great window seats to watch the world go by.
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The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlIts just nice. Good real ales and super friendly staff!
Not silly prices either. Dog friendly. Great window seats to watch the world go by.
Essentials
A must do after a hectic week of walking the sights and sounds of Edinburgh. Massages are particularly wonderful and when coupled with a float, it takes a while to find your feet again. Recommend undoing all of that relaxation with a coffee and either Nero's or Starbucks.
Floatarium Day Spa
29 N W Circus PlA must do after a hectic week of walking the sights and sounds of Edinburgh. Massages are particularly wonderful and when coupled with a float, it takes a while to find your feet again. Recommend undoing all of that relaxation with a coffee and either Nero's or Starbucks.
Need a sauna, swim or workout. Day passes available to this venue are worth a visit simply for the restoration work carried out on the building. Simply a unique trip into history. Brilliant for the family. Ring first as they run children and women only times that can limit access to all facilities. Lots of specialty aerobic and workout classes, but access as a walk in can be difficult.
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Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle RoadNeed a sauna, swim or workout. Day passes available to this venue are worth a visit simply for the restoration work carried out on the building. Simply a unique trip into history. Brilliant for the family. Ring first as they run children and women only times that can limit access to all facilities. Lots of specialty aerobic and workout classes, but access as a walk in can be difficult.
Mens hair dressers. Great folk, very stylish cuts for all ages. An eye for detail, not outrageously priced and booking is pretty much a must.
Vagabond Mens Hair
35 St Stephen StMens hair dressers. Great folk, very stylish cuts for all ages. An eye for detail, not outrageously priced and booking is pretty much a must.
Sergio Tosoratti Couture & Tailors
26 Raeburn PlTailors for those quick fix last minute alterations!!!
Timpson Ltd
23 Raeburn PlShoe repairs in an emergency.
Lloyds Pharmacy
7 Deanhaugh StPrescription dispensing service available
Newtown Executive Dry Cleaners
106B Raeburn PlStockbridge Post Office
72 Raeburn PlRaeburn Laundrette, dry cleaners and ironing service.
59 Raeburn PlChetty & Das
11 Raeburn PlOptometrists
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Old Dalkeith RdA & E Unit as well.
Parks & Nature
One of the best in the world. It has got to be one of the most rememberable few hours of tranquility you can find in Edinburgh and only a 10 min walk!!! Cafe, food, gift shop, plant sales. (See if the man and his ice cream van is across the road from the main entrance. Any day, any weather it will activate all your senses.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceOne of the best in the world. It has got to be one of the most rememberable few hours of tranquility you can find in Edinburgh and only a 10 min walk!!! Cafe, food, gift shop, plant sales. (See if the man and his ice cream van is across the road from the main entrance. Any day, any weather it will activate all your senses.
Kids play area, miles of walking/cycle track. Many seats to take in some unique vista's of Edinburgh historic skyline. A tranquil pond usually home to various bird species.
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Inverleith Park
Kids play area, miles of walking/cycle track. Many seats to take in some unique vista's of Edinburgh historic skyline. A tranquil pond usually home to various bird species.
Hundreds of miles of interconnected cycle and walking paths that take you to all reaches of Edinburgh. Buy a map from any reputable cycle shop and pack a lunch, strap on your walking boots and set off, museums, port of Leith, canals and much more to discover. Just across the road next to Pizza Express (down the stairs)
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayHundreds of miles of interconnected cycle and walking paths that take you to all reaches of Edinburgh. Buy a map from any reputable cycle shop and pack a lunch, strap on your walking boots and set off, museums, port of Leith, canals and much more to discover. Just across the road next to Pizza Express (down the stairs)
Just another wee secret place which is off the beaten track. Good parking available just inside the gate, for those on public transport a bus to Davidson Mains shopping centre will get you to within a 10-15 min walk of the Castle. (Just ask for directions) The Japanese Gardens were planted as a symbol of Japanese Scottish unity and while not enormous offer a brilliantly quiet and prominent setting where one can sit and look out across the Forth and fall in love all over again. The general grounds to the Castle also provide an extensive walk and some lovely vista's. Well worth the effort.
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Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd SJust another wee secret place which is off the beaten track. Good parking available just inside the gate, for those on public transport a bus to Davidson Mains shopping centre will get you to within a 10-15 min walk of the Castle. (Just ask for directions) The Japanese Gardens were planted as a symbol of Japanese Scottish unity and while not enormous offer a brilliantly quiet and prominent setting where one can sit and look out across the Forth and fall in love all over again. The general grounds to the Castle also provide an extensive walk and some lovely vista's. Well worth the effort.
Shopping
Art Galleries, interior designers, antiques, vintage clothing, jewellery, several great bars and restaurants. Try downstairs restaurants, some are hidden gems. (Below Vagabonds) brilliant Scottish fare.
Saint Vincent Street
Saint Vincent StreetArt Galleries, interior designers, antiques, vintage clothing, jewellery, several great bars and restaurants. Try downstairs restaurants, some are hidden gems. (Below Vagabonds) brilliant Scottish fare.
Well not really a shopping mall as opposed to the good old high street 'strip shops'.
Shops, shops, shops and more shops.
Ideal for retail therapy.
Includes the likes of:
Apple store, Levi's Jewellery assets, general clothing, food, wine, coffee, music, telecoms, bank cash points, McDonalds and much more. Running parallel to George Street which offers a lot of fashionable branded stores and restaurants. The East end of town has the definitive upmarket 'Harvey Nichols' and Louis Vuitton Next to Havery Nic's. At the East end of town, you can find many ladies clothing and designer boutiques. (Stafford St and surrounds)
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Princes Street
Princes StreetWell not really a shopping mall as opposed to the good old high street 'strip shops'.
Shops, shops, shops and more shops.
Ideal for retail therapy.
Includes the likes of:
Apple store, Levi's Jewellery assets, general clothing, food, wine, coffee, music, telecoms, bank cash points, McDonalds and much more. Running parallel to George Street which offers a lot of fashionable branded stores and restaurants. The East end of town has the definitive upmarket 'Harvey Nichols' and Louis Vuitton Next to Havery Nic's. At the East end of town, you can find many ladies clothing and designer boutiques. (Stafford St and surrounds)
Smith Annie
12 Raeburn PlWhat shopping is essential, Diamonds and Gold of course!!!
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Sightseeing
Historic gates to the old market place and a handy walk through between Hamilton Pl and St Stephens St.
Saint Stephen Place
Saint Stephen PlaceHistoric gates to the old market place and a handy walk through between Hamilton Pl and St Stephens St.
Edinburgh Castle is a journey back in time. You are immediately transformed once you pay your entrance fee and walk through the gates and wind your way through the fortified walkway to the main compound. You can really feel every breath and heartbeat of those that have ever lived here. Hardship and safety is simply oozing from every stone and rampart along the way. Absolutely brilliant day out. Headphone tours available in multiple languages.
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Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a journey back in time. You are immediately transformed once you pay your entrance fee and walk through the gates and wind your way through the fortified walkway to the main compound. You can really feel every breath and heartbeat of those that have ever lived here. Hardship and safety is simply oozing from every stone and rampart along the way. Absolutely brilliant day out. Headphone tours available in multiple languages.
Just a lovely place strewn with many sightseeing aspects of Edinburgh that you just won't get from anywhere else. Ideal for a gentle but excersizing walk and picnics.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillJust a lovely place strewn with many sightseeing aspects of Edinburgh that you just won't get from anywhere else. Ideal for a gentle but excersizing walk and picnics.
Views, views and more views of skylines around Edinburgh.
Now these are deceptively somewhat steep mounds of rock and dirt, so be prepared with some drinking water and some light snacks for those not of a strong walking disposition. The rewards at the top however are breathtakingly refreshing. There is a public car park about halfway up. The road around this area is closed on Sundays for walkers.
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I-Arthur's Seat
Views, views and more views of skylines around Edinburgh.
Now these are deceptively somewhat steep mounds of rock and dirt, so be prepared with some drinking water and some light snacks for those not of a strong walking disposition. The rewards at the top however are breathtakingly refreshing. There is a public car park about halfway up. The road around this area is closed on Sundays for walkers.
Right opposite the National Museum, a legend surrounds this small cemetery in the heart of Edinburgh. Watch out for the small statue on the corner of George the IV bridge and Candlemaker Row. This is where the legend starts.
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Right opposite the National Museum, a legend surrounds this small cemetery in the heart of Edinburgh. Watch out for the small statue on the corner of George the IV bridge and Candlemaker Row. This is where the legend starts.
A brilliant place to go just now (Dec 2016) to observe the last remaining parts to the construction of the new bridge being built across the Forth. An amazing journey of engineering history in bridge building with the old Forth rail bridge, next to the forth Road and the new one on its way. Brilliant.Both South and across the water North Queensferry offer some interesting attractions and coffee and food houses. Popular on the weekends during summer for motor bike riders, setting off or returning from a days ride through Scotland.
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Forth Road Bridge
A brilliant place to go just now (Dec 2016) to observe the last remaining parts to the construction of the new bridge being built across the Forth. An amazing journey of engineering history in bridge building with the old Forth rail bridge, next to the forth Road and the new one on its way. Brilliant.Both South and across the water North Queensferry offer some interesting attractions and coffee and food houses. Popular on the weekends during summer for motor bike riders, setting off or returning from a days ride through Scotland.
A magnificent structure right in the heart of Edinburgh situated within the parkland surrounding the Castle. For a small fee you can actually climb the interior access stairs to a few sightseeing levels for some brilliant views of down-town Edinburgh city centre. I would not recommend this stair climb for larger framed folk as it is quite narrow in places. Wasn't exactly built with tourism in mind!
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Isivakalisi seScott
A magnificent structure right in the heart of Edinburgh situated within the parkland surrounding the Castle. For a small fee you can actually climb the interior access stairs to a few sightseeing levels for some brilliant views of down-town Edinburgh city centre. I would not recommend this stair climb for larger framed folk as it is quite narrow in places. Wasn't exactly built with tourism in mind!
A really thriving and dynamic street in Edinburgh, particularly during summer and the Edinburgh Festival in August. By day, a great place to sit in the sunshine (when it is here) and while away some lazy time people watching, plenty of food and drink venues line this area. Castle views. Victoria Street winds its way down to the Grassmarket and is also full of brilliant food, drink and assets shops for clothing, gifts, memorabilia. Well worth a few hours out of your day.
By night, this place transforms into something of a haven for the young bar scene, I wouldn't recommend it as a sophisticated late night destination though, just a staring point early evening then leave it to the young'ns.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketA really thriving and dynamic street in Edinburgh, particularly during summer and the Edinburgh Festival in August. By day, a great place to sit in the sunshine (when it is here) and while away some lazy time people watching, plenty of food and drink venues line this area. Castle views. Victoria Street winds its way down to the Grassmarket and is also full of brilliant food, drink and assets shops for clothing, gifts, memorabilia. Well worth a few hours out of your day.
By night, this place transforms into something of a haven for the young bar scene, I wouldn't recommend it as a sophisticated late night destination though, just a staring point early evening then leave it to the young'ns.
Oh how the other half live.
One of Her Majesty's homes in Scotland as our Queen and an experience not to be missed. A real treasure trove of creaking floor-boards, halls bigger then Texas and simply steeped in history. A real experience not to be missed
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateOh how the other half live.
One of Her Majesty's homes in Scotland as our Queen and an experience not to be missed. A real treasure trove of creaking floor-boards, halls bigger then Texas and simply steeped in history. A real experience not to be missed
A different take on the history of Edinburgh. Be prepared to be scared!!!
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I-Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StA different take on the history of Edinburgh. Be prepared to be scared!!!
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Everything Else
Just a delightful private and secluded garden which is thankfully relatively unknown to the masses and is situated on a tranquil lake at the foot of Arthurs Seat. For a moment of serenity this is the place. Obviously the secret is in the name 'garden' so best during Spring/Summer but always good for peace and quiet.
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Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church LnJust a delightful private and secluded garden which is thankfully relatively unknown to the masses and is situated on a tranquil lake at the foot of Arthurs Seat. For a moment of serenity this is the place. Obviously the secret is in the name 'garden' so best during Spring/Summer but always good for peace and quiet.
There is nothing quite like a promenade along the seafront.
Unless you are a native to Scotland or some other frozen climate, don't bother taking your swimming outfits unless it is high summer and a heat wave and you intend to sunbaked only. The waters in Scotland are freezing!!!! (Especially those with heart conditions!)
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeThere is nothing quite like a promenade along the seafront.
Unless you are a native to Scotland or some other frozen climate, don't bother taking your swimming outfits unless it is high summer and a heat wave and you intend to sunbaked only. The waters in Scotland are freezing!!!! (Especially those with heart conditions!)
An aquatic experience suitable for both young and old. this is a drive destination, not sure if there are any public transport links, but at a push one could take a train journey from Edinburgh traversing the historic Forth rail bridge which in itself is an experience and hop off at 'North Queensferry' station. I am sure a taxi fare from here would not be outrageous. Im told that the Ferrybridge Hotel offers some good food with light snacks/refreshments available daily.
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Deep Sea World
Forthside TerraceAn aquatic experience suitable for both young and old. this is a drive destination, not sure if there are any public transport links, but at a push one could take a train journey from Edinburgh traversing the historic Forth rail bridge which in itself is an experience and hop off at 'North Queensferry' station. I am sure a taxi fare from here would not be outrageous. Im told that the Ferrybridge Hotel offers some good food with light snacks/refreshments available daily.
The architecture deployed in the building is just something else. One has to walk in and experience this building in close up it is worth it and just opposite The Palace of Holyrood.
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Scottish Parliament Building
The architecture deployed in the building is just something else. One has to walk in and experience this building in close up it is worth it and just opposite The Palace of Holyrood.
Banks Florists
30A Raeburn PlFlorists and they deliver too.
SimplyFixIt Stockbridge
22 Raeburn PlComputer repairs etc