Edinburgh guidebook
Food Scene
The best chicken curry I have ever had at the best price. Basic cafe style eating, no fuss, simply wonderful.
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Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson SquareThe best chicken curry I have ever had at the best price. Basic cafe style eating, no fuss, simply wonderful.
If you love Lobster this is for you. Enjoy. On the Pricey side but good value.
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Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetIf you love Lobster this is for you. Enjoy. On the Pricey side but good value.
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StDelicious and imaginative vegetarian and vegan food.
Oldest bar in Edinburgh. Hike over the hill to build up and appetite for a bar/restaurant meal and some local real ale.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayOldest bar in Edinburgh. Hike over the hill to build up and appetite for a bar/restaurant meal and some local real ale.
Good for breakfast, I usually order the Scottish Vegetarian with a side order of meat sausages as i really like the vegetarian haggis. This is actually enough food for two, so ask for an extra plate!
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Southern Cross Cafe
63A Cockburn StGood for breakfast, I usually order the Scottish Vegetarian with a side order of meat sausages as i really like the vegetarian haggis. This is actually enough food for two, so ask for an extra plate!
Swedish / Scottish fusion, comfy surroundings and good value food. Try the halloumi cous cous salad or the Scottish breakfast. Also lovely selection of beers and Ales.
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Hemma
75 Holyrood RdSwedish / Scottish fusion, comfy surroundings and good value food. Try the halloumi cous cous salad or the Scottish breakfast. Also lovely selection of beers and Ales.
If you are about over the weekend go for breakfast here from 9.30am to noon. Delicious and served in the frying pan. Also if you are up for Haggis stack order just one between two.
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Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn StIf you are about over the weekend go for breakfast here from 9.30am to noon. Delicious and served in the frying pan. Also if you are up for Haggis stack order just one between two.
Authentic Chinese Food at a good Price and Friendly staff. Catch the 35 bus from outside Apt right to the their front door.
Across the road from Cinema and Bowling complex.
Wing Sing Inn
147 Dundee StAuthentic Chinese Food at a good Price and Friendly staff. Catch the 35 bus from outside Apt right to the their front door.
Across the road from Cinema and Bowling complex.
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StThis is the current 'IT' place to drink great coffee
One of my recent coffee loving guests tells me this place makes excellent coffee. He went back twice just to make sure!
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Wellington Coffee
33A George StOne of my recent coffee loving guests tells me this place makes excellent coffee. He went back twice just to make sure!
Cult Espresso
104 Buccleuch StBest espresso in Edinburgh according to Nic (one of my recent guests)
One of my recent guests is one of the top eight baristas in the UK and loved the coffee in this chilled coffee shop.
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Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StOne of my recent guests is one of the top eight baristas in the UK and loved the coffee in this chilled coffee shop.
Luscious
261 CanongateRight across the road from the apartment
Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 Canongatelike cakes? well you need only walk 30 metres.
엘리펀트 하우스
21 George IV BridgeRelaxed cafe where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter
Fortitude Coffee
3c York PlHighly recommended Coffee by my recent coffee loving guests.
Traditional teas and cakes. Also do a very reasonably priced Scottish breakfast between 10 and 11 am.
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Clarinda's Tearoom
69 CanongateTraditional teas and cakes. Also do a very reasonably priced Scottish breakfast between 10 and 11 am.
Quirky cafe with mismatched tableware, artisan coffee and a wooden dresser full of handmade cakes.
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Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortQuirky cafe with mismatched tableware, artisan coffee and a wooden dresser full of handmade cakes.
Saigon Saigon
14 S St Andrew StMy guests assure me they serve authentic Dim sum here.
Just around the corner from the apartment is something i have hoped for for years and here it is. A kilo of fresh Scottish mussels for £10 in a very pleasant dining environ!
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Michael's Steak and Seafood Bar
15-19 Jeffrey StJust around the corner from the apartment is something i have hoped for for years and here it is. A kilo of fresh Scottish mussels for £10 in a very pleasant dining environ!
Oysters, lobster.....for world class seafood...booking advised. See their website
http://www.ondinerestaurant.co.uk/
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Ondine
2 George IV BridgeOysters, lobster.....for world class seafood...booking advised. See their website
http://www.ondinerestaurant.co.uk/
Good value and varied menu in cosy cafe seconds off the Royal Mile.
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The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StGood value and varied menu in cosy cafe seconds off the Royal Mile.
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar
266 CanongateFresh Scottish seafood restaurant.
Delicious Vegetarian and vegan bar/restaurant. Good atmosphere, music..
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Paradise Palms
41 Lothian StDelicious Vegetarian and vegan bar/restaurant. Good atmosphere, music..
Smoov Gelato Coffee
244 CanongateDirectly below apartment, aithentic and stylish italian gelato and coffee cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StArt House cinema. Cool bar also.
Edinburgh Free Tour
101 Rose St S Ln브런츠피드 링크스
Melville DriveFree pitch and putt Golf course in this beautiful park.
Relaxed and fun tours of the Highlands and Islands. Check their website. Departure point minutes from the apaprtment.
http://www.haggisadventures.com/
Haggis Adventures
60 High StRelaxed and fun tours of the Highlands and Islands. Check their website. Departure point minutes from the apaprtment.
http://www.haggisadventures.com/
Small group sizes give you an exclusive experience. You'll see beautiful, remote places. You'll get close to Scottish nature. You'll hear stories about our exciting and fascinating history. All presented by your experienced, Scottish guide.
http://www.thehairycoo.com/
The Hairy Coo
46A Constitution StSmall group sizes give you an exclusive experience. You'll see beautiful, remote places. You'll get close to Scottish nature. You'll hear stories about our exciting and fascinating history. All presented by your experienced, Scottish guide.
http://www.thehairycoo.com/
Nearest Whisky Distillery tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09.15, 10.45 and 13.00hrs.
Adult £20
Child (aged 8-17) £15
Concession (aged 60+) £18
https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/glenkinchie/tours/
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Glenkinchie Distillery
Nearest Whisky Distillery tour departs from Waterloo Place at 09.15, 10.45 and 13.00hrs.
Adult £20
Child (aged 8-17) £15
Concession (aged 60+) £18
https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/glenkinchie/tours/
Described as the “missing link between the distilleries and the visitors”, Edinburgh-based Whisky Co. creates personalised itineraries according to guest requirements.
http://www.thewhiskyco.co.uk/
Whisky Co
Described as the “missing link between the distilleries and the visitors”, Edinburgh-based Whisky Co. creates personalised itineraries according to guest requirements.
http://www.thewhiskyco.co.uk/
Arts & Culture
After the Sunday Farmers Market in Stockbridge, walk along the River through Dean village and take the steps up to the Gallery. Catch art bus home.
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/gallery-bus
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스코틀랜드국립근현대미술관
75 Belford RdAfter the Sunday Farmers Market in Stockbridge, walk along the River through Dean village and take the steps up to the Gallery. Catch art bus home.
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/gallery-bus
스코틀랜드 국립박물관
Recently refurbished. Very impressive!
St Giles' Catherdral holds excellent free and relatively informal concerts that you can come and go as you wish.
http://www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/worship-in-st-giles/st-giles-concert-diary/
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세인트 자일스 대성당
High StreetSt Giles' Catherdral holds excellent free and relatively informal concerts that you can come and go as you wish.
http://www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/worship-in-st-giles/st-giles-concert-diary/
Literary Pub Tour
a very sociable and interesting activity.
My absolute favourite arts space in Edinburgh irregardless of whats on show. The upstairs space is bright, spacious, calm and inspiring.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StMy absolute favourite arts space in Edinburgh irregardless of whats on show. The upstairs space is bright, spacious, calm and inspiring.
Drinks & Nightlife
Real Ale pub of the year if you are into Real Ales. Check out the Grassmarket at foot of street for many more bars and restaurants.
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The Bow Bar
80 W BowReal Ale pub of the year if you are into Real Ales. Check out the Grassmarket at foot of street for many more bars and restaurants.
The Oxford Bar
8 Young StFavourite pub of Novelist Ian Rankin's character Inspector Rebus.
All you want from a Club, free entry till 3am (5am during August) great sound system in the hands of a wide variety of DJ's and cheap drinks.
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Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateAll you want from a Club, free entry till 3am (5am during August) great sound system in the hands of a wide variety of DJ's and cheap drinks.
The best Stand up comedy venue in Edinburgh. Bar snacks and Drinks. Friendly, relaxed, and hopefully funny!
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceThe best Stand up comedy venue in Edinburgh. Bar snacks and Drinks. Friendly, relaxed, and hopefully funny!
Cabaret Voltaire
36-38 Blair StTres Hip club and comfortable chill area.
An institution, live traditional music 7 nights a week in this vibrant part of town.
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdAn institution, live traditional music 7 nights a week in this vibrant part of town.
Live jazz 7 days a week, nominal entry fee, the hands on owner makes this place what it is. Open till 3am.
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The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StLive jazz 7 days a week, nominal entry fee, the hands on owner makes this place what it is. Open till 3am.
Dancing to live music every night till 2am followed by DJ. With the right crowd this place can be really good fun.
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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeDancing to live music every night till 2am followed by DJ. With the right crowd this place can be really good fun.
A haven of peace with amazing range of world beers among the madness of late night Cowgate clubs.
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BrewDog Edinburgh
143 CowgateA haven of peace with amazing range of world beers among the madness of late night Cowgate clubs.
Albanach
197 High StExcellent whisky menu and knowledgeable staff
Ingenious and well priced cocktails in this very fashionable bar in the New Town.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen St Ingenious and well priced cocktails in this very fashionable bar in the New Town.
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StSecret bookcase door leads to this fun bar.
The Edinburgh Ceilidh Club bring you Edinburgh’s best regular ceilidhs. Every Tuesday evening we have the best of Scottish ceilidh bands at Summerhall. The bands have a caller who will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidhers.
Ticket Price: £6.00
Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
http://www.summerhall.co.uk/2012/the-ceilidh-club-at-summerhall/
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Summerhall
The Edinburgh Ceilidh Club bring you Edinburgh’s best regular ceilidhs. Every Tuesday evening we have the best of Scottish ceilidh bands at Summerhall. The bands have a caller who will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidhers.
Ticket Price: £6.00
Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
http://www.summerhall.co.uk/2012/the-ceilidh-club-at-summerhall/
Sightseeing
Shopping Center with a difference. The difference is the tour you can take around the now retired "Royal Yacht Britannia" If you have any interest in Boats at all this is a wonderful tour.
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrShopping Center with a difference. The difference is the tour you can take around the now retired "Royal Yacht Britannia" If you have any interest in Boats at all this is a wonderful tour.
Sundays Only and my favourite Farmers Market. Set among Trees in sheltered park next to the Water of Leith. Great atmosphere and food.
http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/this-weekstockbridge.html
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Stockbridge
Sundays Only and my favourite Farmers Market. Set among Trees in sheltered park next to the Water of Leith. Great atmosphere and food.
http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/this-weekstockbridge.html
리얼메리킹스클로스
2 High StTake a tour of Edinburgh's underground streets
I really enjoyed climbing to the top of this monument. It does get very tight towards the top so not for the claustrophobic.
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스콧 기념탑
I really enjoyed climbing to the top of this monument. It does get very tight towards the top so not for the claustrophobic.
Essentials
Large supermarket. Open till 1am. There is another smaller store on Holyrood Road (much closer to apt)
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Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadLarge supermarket. Open till 1am. There is another smaller store on Holyrood Road (much closer to apt)
Best and cheapest print shop in Town. 1 minute from the Apartment and only 5p per copy.
The Edinburgh Copyshop
52 St Mary's StBest and cheapest print shop in Town. 1 minute from the Apartment and only 5p per copy.
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkGrocery shop open from 7am till 11pm.
Handy dispensing pharmacy on the Royal Mile with friendly staff.
http://royalmilepharmacy.co.uk/services/
Royal Mile Pharmacy - Alphega Pharmacy
67 High StHandy dispensing pharmacy on the Royal Mile with friendly staff.
http://royalmilepharmacy.co.uk/services/
Nearest casualty emergency hospital. Dial 999 if ambulance required.
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Old Dalkeith RdNearest casualty emergency hospital. Dial 999 if ambulance required.
St Leonards Medical Centre
145 PleasanceNearest Doctors practice.
Post Office round the corner from the apartment.
Hours
Monday 9am–5:30pm
Tuesday 9am–5:30pm
Wednesday9am–5:30pm
Thursday9am–5:30pm
Friday 9am–5:30pm
Saturday9am–12:30pm
St Marys St Post Office
46 St Mary's StPost Office round the corner from the apartment.
Hours
Monday 9am–5:30pm
Tuesday 9am–5:30pm
Wednesday9am–5:30pm
Thursday9am–5:30pm
Friday 9am–5:30pm
Saturday9am–12:30pm
Edinburgh city center now has free unlimited wifi for all visitors and residents. My apartment is within this range.
Choose _EdiFreeWIFI from network list and fill out quick form to log in.
http://www.edinburghfreewifi.com
Canongate
CanongateEdinburgh city center now has free unlimited wifi for all visitors and residents. My apartment is within this range.
Choose _EdiFreeWIFI from network list and fill out quick form to log in.
http://www.edinburghfreewifi.com
Parks & Nature
Through the gates 50 metres after the church is a volunteer maintained public garden which meanders down to the Loch. A perfect spot for a quiet moment.
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Duddingston Kirk
5 Old Church LnThrough the gates 50 metres after the church is a volunteer maintained public garden which meanders down to the Loch. A perfect spot for a quiet moment.
a 30 min train through the countryside to the lovely beach town of North Berwick. The Seabird center has a wonderful sheltered balcony cafe and good fish and chips. A great day out. www.seabird.org
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Scottish Seabird Centre
Harbour Terracea 30 min train through the countryside to the lovely beach town of North Berwick. The Seabird center has a wonderful sheltered balcony cafe and good fish and chips. A great day out. www.seabird.org
Beautiful park with many greenhouses simulating climates and plant life from all over the planet.
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로열 보태닉 가든 에든버러
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful park with many greenhouses simulating climates and plant life from all over the planet.
아서시트
A mini Highlands minutes from the apartment!
An easier climb than Arthurs Seat with arguably better views of the city and surrounding countryside.
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칼턴 힐
Calton HillAn easier climb than Arthurs Seat with arguably better views of the city and surrounding countryside.
Beautiful manicured gardens below Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy a picnic in the sun.
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프린스 스트리트
Princes StreetBeautiful manicured gardens below Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy a picnic in the sun.