Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Fantastic fish & seafood in a very attractive restaurant - the sunset views here are stunning! There is a bar area and outdoor tables too. Ask me to check if there are any online deals...
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceFantastic fish & seafood in a very attractive restaurant - the sunset views here are stunning! There is a bar area and outdoor tables too. Ask me to check if there are any online deals...
Yummy cakes and coffee, with great view from the window seats. They also have a bistro menu in the evening.
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Porto & Fi Deli Bistro
47 Newhaven Main StYummy cakes and coffee, with great view from the window seats. They also have a bistro menu in the evening.
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreJust believe me - they do cakes! Shabby chic style.
Time 4 Thai
45 N Castle StLovely Thai food in very attractive restaurant; great service too.
Lovely bistro menu on corner of bustling street - lots of bars & quirky shops nearby. Very convenient for pre-theatre meal if going to the Playhouse Theatre.
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StLovely bistro menu on corner of bustling street - lots of bars & quirky shops nearby. Very convenient for pre-theatre meal if going to the Playhouse Theatre.
The best formal Afternoon Tea in town - is in the Balmoral Hotel on the corner of Princes Street & North Bridge. Very elegant, with a musician playing gentle music from the minstrel's gallery above. Allow a couple of hours for this haven from the busy city.
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Palm Court
1 Princes StThe best formal Afternoon Tea in town - is in the Balmoral Hotel on the corner of Princes Street & North Bridge. Very elegant, with a musician playing gentle music from the minstrel's gallery above. Allow a couple of hours for this haven from the busy city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous gin bar; the cocktails aren't cheap but they are wonderful. Choose from their menu or create your own! The bar staff are very knowledgeable and will be happy to advise.
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Heads & Tales Gin Bar
1a Rutland StreetFabulous gin bar; the cocktails aren't cheap but they are wonderful. Choose from their menu or create your own! The bar staff are very knowledgeable and will be happy to advise.
Sightseeing
It's right in the middle of the Royal Mile; it's been beautifully upgraded - stunning lighting, beautiful organ, lots of history and it is a regular venue for live classical music (mainly choral and organ recitals).
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세인트 자일스 대성당
High StreetIt's right in the middle of the Royal Mile; it's been beautifully upgraded - stunning lighting, beautiful organ, lots of history and it is a regular venue for live classical music (mainly choral and organ recitals).
HMY Britannia
Ocean DriveIt's smaller than you might imagine, but worth a visit.
An interesting visit, although the focus inside is on military history rather than Royal or social history.
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에든버러 캐슬
CastlehillAn interesting visit, although the focus inside is on military history rather than Royal or social history.
Beautiful architecture & real Scottish history! Great café tucked away in the courtyard behind the Queen's Gallery.
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홀리루드하우스 궁전
CanongateBeautiful architecture & real Scottish history! Great café tucked away in the courtyard behind the Queen's Gallery.
칼턴 힐
Calton HillEasily accessed & gives stunning views all over the city.
Where Mary Queen of Scots lived - now a ruin, but very interesting to visit. You can go right onto the roof, with amazing panoramic views.
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크레이그밀라성
Craigmillar Castle RoadWhere Mary Queen of Scots lived - now a ruin, but very interesting to visit. You can go right onto the roof, with amazing panoramic views.
Out of Edinburgh - car or train to Linlithgow to visit the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Visit Brodies café on the High Street!
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린리스고우 궁전
KirkgateOut of Edinburgh - car or train to Linlithgow to visit the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Visit Brodies café on the High Street!
This is where the history is: the Castle at the top and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom, with St Giles' Cathedral, John Knox's House, the Storytelling Centre, Canongate Kirk, the Scottish Parliament in between. Plus lots of quirky shops, budget cafes, top-end restaurants, bars, open-top bus tours... you'll need a whole day!
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로열 마일
This is where the history is: the Castle at the top and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom, with St Giles' Cathedral, John Knox's House, the Storytelling Centre, Canongate Kirk, the Scottish Parliament in between. Plus lots of quirky shops, budget cafes, top-end restaurants, bars, open-top bus tours... you'll need a whole day!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens and famous glass houses. Attractive new visitor centre too, with very nice café/restaurant upstairs. Other café options within the grounds. About 10-15 minutes walk (or 23 bus) from my flat.
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로열 보태닉 가든 에든버러
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful gardens and famous glass houses. Attractive new visitor centre too, with very nice café/restaurant upstairs. Other café options within the grounds. About 10-15 minutes walk (or 23 bus) from my flat.
에딘버러동물원
134 Corstorphine RdGreat zoo, famous for "are they or aren't they expecting?" pandas!
인버리스 공원
It's lovely to walk or sit and relax - big pond.
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdSouth side park.
A large open park space, often used in the summer for cricket and all year by joggers. In August, there are Fringe venues here too plus foodie events.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveA large open park space, often used in the summer for cricket and all year by joggers. In August, there are Fringe venues here too plus foodie events.
Arts & Culture
어셔 홀
Lothian RoadLots of live music - classical & contemporary.
Previously a church, converted into a concert hall. A great range of musical offerings. The bar is quite good too (and offers decent coffee).
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The Queen's Hall
85-89 Clerk StPreviously a church, converted into a concert hall. A great range of musical offerings. The bar is quite good too (and offers decent coffee).
Usually featuring exhibitions from the Royal collection; it is a small gallery but has some fabulous exhibitions. I love the staircase, crafted by an artisan woodworker from the Borders. If you buy a ticket for here, it remains valid for a year (named user on the ticket though).
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퀸스갤러리-홀리루드하우스궁전
Usually featuring exhibitions from the Royal collection; it is a small gallery but has some fabulous exhibitions. I love the staircase, crafted by an artisan woodworker from the Borders. If you buy a ticket for here, it remains valid for a year (named user on the ticket though).
에든버러플레이하우스
18-22 Greenside PlLots of famous shows here.
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay St2016 is their 50th anniversary season - lots of great plays.
Used for theatre, dance and opera - great venue with lots of good eateries nearby.
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페스티벌 극장
13-29 Nicolson StUsed for theatre, dance and opera - great venue with lots of good eateries nearby.
It's just fantastic here - possibly too much for one day. Plenty for the family with permanent and temporary exhibits. Cafes etc. Go straight here on the 23 bus.
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스코틀랜드 국립박물관
It's just fantastic here - possibly too much for one day. Plenty for the family with permanent and temporary exhibits. Cafes etc. Go straight here on the 23 bus.
스코틀랜드 국립 초상화 박물관
1 Queen StFabulous gallery with great exhibitions. Great café too.
스코틀랜드국립근현대미술관
75 Belford RdSo many exhibits in fantastic gallery. Restaurant and café .
Shopping
Also has Vue cinema complex and access to the Britannia. Nice eateries too! M&S Food outlet.
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrAlso has Vue cinema complex and access to the Britannia. Nice eateries too! M&S Food outlet.
Essentials
Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrPetrol station;
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerracePetrol station; lots of other stores at same location.
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke St