Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Very good friendly family owned Italian restaurant. Must book at weekends. This is OUR TOP RECOMMENDATION for a nice meal out.
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Locanda de Gusti
102 Dalry RdVery good friendly family owned Italian restaurant. Must book at weekends. This is OUR TOP RECOMMENDATION for a nice meal out.
Owned by the same family as Locanda de Gusti. It is more informal and excellent pizza. They do take away but not delivery.
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Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry RdOwned by the same family as Locanda de Gusti. It is more informal and excellent pizza. They do take away but not delivery.
Locally owned Family friendly restaurant with a modern take on traditional Scottish dishes. Regularly changing menu with locally sourced food.
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First Coast Restaurant
97-101 Dalry RdLocally owned Family friendly restaurant with a modern take on traditional Scottish dishes. Regularly changing menu with locally sourced food.
One of the best restaurants and wine bars in the city. French country rustic perfectly blending well sourced Scottish ingredients with French recipes. Wine bar downstairs is a must for any wine drinkers.
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L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StOne of the best restaurants and wine bars in the city. French country rustic perfectly blending well sourced Scottish ingredients with French recipes. Wine bar downstairs is a must for any wine drinkers.
A local social enterprise with a fantastic cafe and some of the best traditional crafts in Scotland.
Grassmarket Community Project
86 George IV BridgeA local social enterprise with a fantastic cafe and some of the best traditional crafts in Scotland.
Great lunch or dinner spot. Grab a burger and sit outside at the start of the canal.
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Akva
129 FountainbridgeGreat lunch or dinner spot. Grab a burger and sit outside at the start of the canal.
One of our favourite cafes in town. Pop in and say hi to Gino the owner who will take care of you!
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The Coffee Mill Cafe
54 West PortOne of our favourite cafes in town. Pop in and say hi to Gino the owner who will take care of you!
A restaurant and cafe with stunning views of the gardens. Owned by the Contini family who only source the best. A great place for lunch in the middle of town.
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The Royal Bank of Scotland
36 St Andrew SquareA restaurant and cafe with stunning views of the gardens. Owned by the Contini family who only source the best. A great place for lunch in the middle of town.
Burr & Co
20 George StSome of the best coffee in town... if you can get a table!
Italian Scottish Fusion... some of the best around!
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Contini George Street
103 George StreetItalian Scottish Fusion... some of the best around!
One of the oldest pubs in Scotland. The queen visited recently.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayOne of the oldest pubs in Scotland. The queen visited recently.
Entertainment & Activities
This has a Movie Theatre, Miniarture Golf, Ten Pin Bowling, Trampoline Park.
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Fountain Park
130 Dundee StThis has a Movie Theatre, Miniarture Golf, Ten Pin Bowling, Trampoline Park.
Gorgie City Farm
Urban Farm with a great Cafe
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly local bar, with a good selection of wine and craft beer. It also has fairly decent 'pub' food.
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The Caley Sample Room
42-58 Angle Park TerraceFriendly local bar, with a good selection of wine and craft beer. It also has fairly decent 'pub' food.
Locally known as 'The Diggers'. Go here if you want an authentic Scottish pub experience.
Extremely lively on days that there is a local (Heart of Midlothian) football match.
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ATHLETIC ARMS
1-3 Angle Park TerraceLocally known as 'The Diggers'. Go here if you want an authentic Scottish pub experience.
Extremely lively on days that there is a local (Heart of Midlothian) football match.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StSmall but well stocked grocery store.
Parks & Nature
Harrison Park
42 Harrison GardensBig park along the union canal with lots of green space.
One of the best parks in the heart of city with stunning views of Arthur's Seat.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveOne of the best parks in the heart of city with stunning views of Arthur's Seat.
Our local "mountain" surrounded by the city. Only 30 min to club, it is unparalleled for views and sometimes makes you forget you are in the middle of a city.
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Arthur's Seat
Our local "mountain" surrounded by the city. Only 30 min to club, it is unparalleled for views and sometimes makes you forget you are in the middle of a city.
Canal and walking path that runs from fountainbridge to Falkirk. A natural oasis in the centre of town.
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Union Canal
Canal and walking path that runs from fountainbridge to Falkirk. A natural oasis in the centre of town.
A sandy beach a short bus ride from the city centre.
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeA sandy beach a short bus ride from the city centre.
Getting Around
Train Station to easily get out of the city and tram stop for transport to the office or further into the centre.
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Haymarket station
Train Station to easily get out of the city and tram stop for transport to the office or further into the centre.
Sightseeing
Quirky shopping and cafe area below the castle. A great place to relax or explore.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketQuirky shopping and cafe area below the castle. A great place to relax or explore.
A must for any visitor. Can get busy. Top tip is to book your tickets online to avoid disappointment.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA must for any visitor. Can get busy. Top tip is to book your tickets online to avoid disappointment.
Get a chance to go below the streets in the old town.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StGet a chance to go below the streets in the old town.
A less touristy castle just outside the city centre, cheaper than edinbrugh castle, and our faviourite to explore.
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Craigmillar Castle station
A less touristy castle just outside the city centre, cheaper than edinbrugh castle, and our faviourite to explore.
A quirky historic village on the Water of Leith. A nice place to explore and take in the architecture and secret lanes.
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Dean Village
Dean PathA quirky historic village on the Water of Leith. A nice place to explore and take in the architecture and secret lanes.