Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Kitchin
Michelin starred restaurant (owned by celebrity chef, Tom Kitchin)
Diner 7
7 Commercial StreetGreat burgers!
The King's Wark
36 ShoreAmazing breakfast here - I thoroughly recommend the pancakes!
Lovely Scottish Restaurant - also owned by Michelin starred chef, Martin Wishart
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreLovely Scottish Restaurant - also owned by Michelin starred chef, Martin Wishart
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreAnother fab restaurant & bar
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreAmazing cakes, for those with a sweet tooth
Lovely quirky little place - great for brunch and they serve cocktails in teapots!
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceLovely quirky little place - great for brunch and they serve cocktails in teapots!
On every Saturday from 10am - 5pm
Leith Market, Dock Place (2 mins from the apartment). I'm told it's very good!
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Leith Market
Commercial StreetOn every Saturday from 10am - 5pm
Leith Market, Dock Place (2 mins from the apartment). I'm told it's very good!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cameo Bar
23 Commercial StreetNice for a drink and have a great pub quiz
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreThey also do reasonable food
Malmaison Edinburgh
1 Tower PlHotel - but nice for drinks
The Carriers Quarters
42 Bernard StLovely little drinks place - good for watching sport, when it's on.
干草市场
10 GrassmarketLovely area and super places to eat and drink - steeped in history :)
Le Monde Hotel
16 George StStunning interiors and great cocktails - I believe they do good food too.
Parks & Nature
亚瑟王座
Beautiful (especially if you walk right up to the top and along the crags)
爱丁堡皇家植物园
Arboretum PlaceThis is absolutely stunning and beautiful on a sunny day!
The Meadows
Melville DriveLovely park, especially in Summer / Autumn
This can be a nice walk into Dean Village (and starts across the road from the apartment)
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayThis can be a nice walk into Dean Village (and starts across the road from the apartment)
Nice walk up the hill to see Edinburgh's famous 'embarrassment' I love it though and thoroughly recommend you going up to see it! Great views from the top too!
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Alba Cafe
86-88 GrassmarketNice walk up the hill to see Edinburgh's famous 'embarrassment' I love it though and thoroughly recommend you going up to see it! Great views from the top too!
I think this is the same place as Edinburgh's monument. Great for pagan festivals, if that's your thing...
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卡尔顿山
Calton HillI think this is the same place as Edinburgh's monument. Great for pagan festivals, if that's your thing...
Sightseeing
Private school where our ex Prime Minister, Tony Blair, went to school. It's an absolutely stunning piece of architecture!
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Fettes College
Carrington RoadPrivate school where our ex Prime Minister, Tony Blair, went to school. It's an absolutely stunning piece of architecture!
I'd really recommend getting a talking tour (with a live bus host) with these guys: City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. You can catch them at the bottom of the mound.
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王子街
Princes StreetI'd really recommend getting a talking tour (with a live bus host) with these guys: City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. You can catch them at the bottom of the mound.
Holyrood Road
Holyrood RoadThoroughly recommend this (you can combine with Arthur's Seat)
不列颠尼亚号
Ocean DriveThis is walking distance from the apartment and worth a look.
Be careful if you don't like heights - but really worth it. Be prepared for a bit of a walk up the thousands of stairs!
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司各特纪念塔
Be careful if you don't like heights - but really worth it. Be prepared for a bit of a walk up the thousands of stairs!
Some nice spooky tours around this area (worth going to see, regardless) but make sure you have a look at the reviews. Not all of them are that great.
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爱丁堡玛丽·金小巷
2 High StSome nice spooky tours around this area (worth going to see, regardless) but make sure you have a look at the reviews. Not all of them are that great.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillThis is great - but make sure you go on a clear day!
圣吉尔斯大教堂
High StreetThis is a beaut!
Arts & Culture
爱丁堡博物馆
142-146 CanongateGreat for kids (and big kids)
爱丁堡城堡
CastlehillYou can't miss it!
苏格兰国家肖像画廊
1 Queen St苏格兰国立现代艺术美术馆
75 Belford RdDefinitely worth a look - the grounds are stunning!
Great if you want to see a play. Gorgeous building. The restaurant there is also wonderful!
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Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StGreat if you want to see a play. Gorgeous building. The restaurant there is also wonderful!
爱丁堡剧院
18-22 Greenside PlDepending on the time of year, there are often some super shows on here
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceFun for a night out
外科医生大厅博物馆
Nicolson StreetNot for the squeamish, but I've heard it's very good.
Shopping
All your usual clothes shops with a cinema upstairs. You also need to go here to get to the Royal Yacht Brittania
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrAll your usual clothes shops with a cinema upstairs. You also need to go here to get to the Royal Yacht Brittania
Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrAll your basic bits and bobs can be found here
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetBeauty of a historical street!
There's a handy little shop next to the Carrier's Quarter's for everyday essentials
Local Shops station
There's a handy little shop next to the Carrier's Quarter's for everyday essentials
Getting Around
Bus stop station
There's a bus stop right outside the flat, with regular buses into the city
Not sure how good they are, as always drove my own car, but sure they are very good
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Edinburgh North
67 Salamander StNot sure how good they are, as always drove my own car, but sure they are very good
I believe there is a taxi rank on the bridge, just outside The Granary (on the bridge)
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Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdI believe there is a taxi rank on the bridge, just outside The Granary (on the bridge)