Jan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateQueens residence while she’s in Edinburgh
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Ocean DriveA visit only if you are interested in boats or the Royal Family
Edinburgh’s iconic city centre castle with great views. Famous for its 1 o’clock gun if you visit around that time of day.
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爱丁堡城堡
CastlehillEdinburgh’s iconic city centre castle with great views. Famous for its 1 o’clock gun if you visit around that time of day.
卡尔顿山
Calton HillGreat views, a nice walk. The ‘Athens of the North’
If you like walking/hiking definitely come here. It takes maybe less than an hour to reach the top or a little longer if strolling and stopping to take plenty pictures.
If you enjoy trail running, this is the best place to come for a city trail run.
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亚瑟王座
If you like walking/hiking definitely come here. It takes maybe less than an hour to reach the top or a little longer if strolling and stopping to take plenty pictures.
If you enjoy trail running, this is the best place to come for a city trail run.
爱丁堡动物园
134 Corstorphine RdGreat zoo if you love animals. It has 2 pandas on loan from China!
Lovely botanical gardens to walk around if you enjoy the outdoors & nature. It has a couple of nice cafes too. Stockbridge village is nearby which has lots of lovely independent shops, cafes & restaurants
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爱丁堡皇家植物园
Arboretum PlaceLovely botanical gardens to walk around if you enjoy the outdoors & nature. It has a couple of nice cafes too. Stockbridge village is nearby which has lots of lovely independent shops, cafes & restaurants
Lovely small village feel with many independent shops, cafes & restaurants. It is an access point to the Water of Leith which is a lovely walkway/footpath through the city following the Water of Leith. From here you can walk from Stockbridge about a mile or 2 in West direction to reach Dean Village which has lovely views of historic buildings in that small city area.
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斯托克布里奇/Canonmills
Lovely small village feel with many independent shops, cafes & restaurants. It is an access point to the Water of Leith which is a lovely walkway/footpath through the city following the Water of Leith. From here you can walk from Stockbridge about a mile or 2 in West direction to reach Dean Village which has lovely views of historic buildings in that small city area.
City centre scenic footpath that follows a small waterway to Leith that you can walk along and it has lovely views. Can be very peaceful.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayCity centre scenic footpath that follows a small waterway to Leith that you can walk along and it has lovely views. Can be very peaceful.
Haven’t been myself so you would have to google to ascertain if this something you’d like to visit whilst in the city.
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童年博物馆
42 High StHaven’t been myself so you would have to google to ascertain if this something you’d like to visit whilst in the city.
Haven’t been myself but I know lots of people enjoy it here. It’s right beside Edinburgh Castle.
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillHaven’t been myself but I know lots of people enjoy it here. It’s right beside Edinburgh Castle.
Great street to walk up/down - very famous and has some restaurants. Very close to Edinburgh Castle.
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetGreat street to walk up/down - very famous and has some restaurants. Very close to Edinburgh Castle.
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You could spend hours in here. Plenty to see!
Great place to walk through or sit and relax with a view of the castle with a picnic right in the heart of the city.
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王子街
Princes StreetGreat place to walk through or sit and relax with a view of the castle with a picnic right in the heart of the city.
For art lovers. Google search to see what exhibitions are showing during your stay.
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苏格兰国家肖像画廊
The MoundFor art lovers. Google search to see what exhibitions are showing during your stay.
苏格兰国家肖像画廊
1 Queen StFor art lovers.
苏格兰国立现代艺术美术馆
75 Belford RdFor art lovers.
For art lovers. Think this is for more local artists showcasing their work.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StFor art lovers. Think this is for more local artists showcasing their work.
Huge vast green area in the heart of Edinburgh. Lovely place to walk through or to sit and have some relaxation or a picnic. You can walk through her to Bruntsfield and Morningside which have independent restaurants, cafes & shops.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveHuge vast green area in the heart of Edinburgh. Lovely place to walk through or to sit and have some relaxation or a picnic. You can walk through her to Bruntsfield and Morningside which have independent restaurants, cafes & shops.
The Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's CloseSmall museum but worth a visit.
Museum that focuses on money, coinage and economics. It is located in the Bank of Scotland Head Office building on The Mound.
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Museum on the Mound
23 The MoundMuseum that focuses on money, coinage and economics. It is located in the Bank of Scotland Head Office building on The Mound.
For art lovers. Large exhibition space for art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography.
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City Art Centre
2 Market StFor art lovers. Large exhibition space for art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography.
The Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends
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爱丁堡博物馆
142-146 CanongateThe Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends
圣吉尔斯大教堂
High StreetBeautiful cathedral on The Royal Mile
A must do whilst in Edinburgh. A miles walk from Edinburgh Castle all the way down to Holyrood Palace & The Scottish Parliament. Many shops, cafes & restaurants on The Royal Mile
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皇家英里珠宝
A must do whilst in Edinburgh. A miles walk from Edinburgh Castle all the way down to Holyrood Palace & The Scottish Parliament. Many shops, cafes & restaurants on The Royal Mile
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillGreyfriars Bobby Statue
Food scene
Great place to walk through, have a drink or find something to eat. It’s very close to Edinburgh Castle.
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Grassmarket Square
Great place to walk through, have a drink or find something to eat. It’s very close to Edinburgh Castle.
Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips
9 Victoria StTry Scottish Fish & Chips - a must!
Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StGreat for Scottish food. Try haggis!
Great restaurant with views of Edinburgh Castle and over to Fife. Best suited for individuals, couples or groups of friends. Less suitable for families.
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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareGreat restaurant with views of Edinburgh Castle and over to Fife. Best suited for individuals, couples or groups of friends. Less suitable for families.
Lovely, good quality Scottish food in a basement setting. Small restaurant.
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The Cellar Door Scottish Restaurant
44-46 George IV BridgeLovely, good quality Scottish food in a basement setting. Small restaurant.
Great authentic Thai fast food. Cheap & cheerful. You cannot book it’s queue and wait only. Will be particularly busy in Aug as it’s very near the main festival venues.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlGreat authentic Thai fast food. Cheap & cheerful. You cannot book it’s queue and wait only. Will be particularly busy in Aug as it’s very near the main festival venues.
Very nice restaurant, more up market. Less suitable for families with small children.
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Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
11 Bristo PlVery nice restaurant, more up market. Less suitable for families with small children.
Rustic-chic gastropub in Stockbridge with a Modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore. Owner is the British famous & Michelin chef Tom Kitchin. Eat here to taste his food without paying the high prices of his fine dining restaurants.
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdRustic-chic gastropub in Stockbridge with a Modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore. Owner is the British famous & Michelin chef Tom Kitchin. Eat here to taste his food without paying the high prices of his fine dining restaurants.
The beautiful dining room at Southside Scran features an open Maestro Rotisserie grill showcasing local produce. The Southside menu is a real tribute to the best of Scotland’s larder displaying a love and passion for French cuisine. Owner is famous British & Michelin star chef Tom Kitchin.
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Southside Scran
14 - 17 Bruntsfield PlThe beautiful dining room at Southside Scran features an open Maestro Rotisserie grill showcasing local produce. The Southside menu is a real tribute to the best of Scotland’s larder displaying a love and passion for French cuisine. Owner is famous British & Michelin star chef Tom Kitchin.
Fine Dining. $$$ Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse.
You need to book well in advance to secure a table.
They used to do a 3 course lunch menu for £29.50, which is extremely good value for money. Check website or call to find out details.
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The Kitchin
Fine Dining. $$$ Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse.
You need to book well in advance to secure a table.
They used to do a 3 course lunch menu for £29.50, which is extremely good value for money. Check website or call to find out details.
Edinburgh has many steak restaurants to choose from. Fazenda is a firm favourite for meat lovers with all you can eat style meat serving and buffet.
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Fazenda Edinburgh
102 George StEdinburgh has many steak restaurants to choose from. Fazenda is a firm favourite for meat lovers with all you can eat style meat serving and buffet.
Very nice setting & dining experience. It has multiple restaurants options. Check out its website for details. Booking essential.
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The Dome
14 George StVery nice setting & dining experience. It has multiple restaurants options. Check out its website for details. Booking essential.
Inspired by the Irani cafes of Bombay, this is exquisite Indian street food served in upmarket surroundings; the breakfasts, including the signature bacon naan, are legendary. Hugely popular – book well ahead, or be prepared to queue for a table.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareInspired by the Irani cafes of Bombay, this is exquisite Indian street food served in upmarket surroundings; the breakfasts, including the signature bacon naan, are legendary. Hugely popular – book well ahead, or be prepared to queue for a table.
Thrive is a vegetarian & vegan bar & kitchen located in the bustling ‘burbs of Bruntsfield, short walk or bus journey from town or through The Meadows greenspace
Thrive Bar & Kitchen
171 Bruntsfield PlaceThrive is a vegetarian & vegan bar & kitchen located in the bustling ‘burbs of Bruntsfield, short walk or bus journey from town or through The Meadows greenspace
Creative, eclectic vegetarian cuisine served in warm, maroon decor with group menu and vegan dishes.
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David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StCreative, eclectic vegetarian cuisine served in warm, maroon decor with group menu and vegan dishes.
Snug eatery offering organic, vegan cafe dishes, desserts & smoothies in a cheerful, bright setting.
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Holy Cow
34 Elder StSnug eatery offering organic, vegan cafe dishes, desserts & smoothies in a cheerful, bright setting.
Vegan, gluten-free cafe fare, plus smoothies and espresso, doled out in chill, cosy quarters.
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Pumpkin Brown
16 GrassmarketVegan, gluten-free cafe fare, plus smoothies and espresso, doled out in chill, cosy quarters.
Higher class dining 5 mins walk from the apartment. Call ahead to book a table. Great food, great wine.
Dine Murrayfield
Higher class dining 5 mins walk from the apartment. Call ahead to book a table. Great food, great wine.
Dulse Edinburgh
Great restaurant for seafood, highly recommend
The Alchemist St James Quarter
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClDeacon Brodies Tavern
435 LawnmarketTattu Edinburgh
18 W Register StShopping
Main shopping street along with Princes Street. Many designer shops are on George Street, as well as nice restaurants.
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George Street
George StreetMain shopping street along with Princes Street. Many designer shops are on George Street, as well as nice restaurants.
Bruntsfield Place
Bruntsfield PlaceSome independent/boutique shops can be found here
Designer shops can be found here, as well as Harvey Nichols designer department store
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Multrees Walk
Multrees WalkDesigner shops can be found here, as well as Harvey Nichols designer department store
St James Quarter