Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Always free entry , good bar and often very lively.
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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeAlways free entry , good bar and often very lively.
Tonic
34A N Castle StGreat atmosphere and cocktails. Often has a DJ at weekends
Beautiful Victorian luxury bar and restaurant. I celebrated a big birthday there and it ha a lovely atmosphere. Best to book in advance.
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The Dome
14 George StBeautiful Victorian luxury bar and restaurant. I celebrated a big birthday there and it ha a lovely atmosphere. Best to book in advance.
Popular, trendy place to see and be seen. George Clooney was a visitor last year!. Lovely ambiance with a variety of different seating areas. Also serves great food. Gets busy as the night goes on
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Tigerlilly
125 George StPopular, trendy place to see and be seen. George Clooney was a visitor last year!. Lovely ambiance with a variety of different seating areas. Also serves great food. Gets busy as the night goes on
Food Scene
Lovely open fires, great staff and a comprehensive menu and drinks list.
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlLovely open fires, great staff and a comprehensive menu and drinks list.
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadGreat breakfast , but busy so get there early .
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreUniquely floating on the water of Leith.
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean Dr5 minutes away for a quick bite.
Sasso
100 Lindsay RoadGood staff and fresh food
The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresGreat atmosphere and lovely location on the water.
Great food and very friendly staff. Also it's BYOB - take your own alcohol.
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Bijou Bistro
2 Restalrig RdGreat food and very friendly staff. Also it's BYOB - take your own alcohol.
Great environment, variety on the menu, good wine list and chilled music.
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Tapa
19 Shore PlGreat environment, variety on the menu, good wine list and chilled music.
Sightseeing
Newhaven
Historic port and village next to Leith.
One of the best way to enjoy the views of the stunning Bridges over the Forth is by way of a river cruise. See link;http://www.forthtours.com/
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Forth Road Bridge
One of the best way to enjoy the views of the stunning Bridges over the Forth is by way of a river cruise. See link;http://www.forthtours.com/
Lovely beach walk. It is a few mile from the apartment but on a good day it is a beautiful walk along the coast. There are a couple of cafes an bars but it can get very busy so it' a good idea to take your own picnic.From the beach you can walk out to Cramond island at low tide
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Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondLovely beach walk. It is a few mile from the apartment but on a good day it is a beautiful walk along the coast. There are a couple of cafes an bars but it can get very busy so it' a good idea to take your own picnic.From the beach you can walk out to Cramond island at low tide
The former yacht of the British Royal Family , 500 mtrs from the appartment.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe former yacht of the British Royal Family , 500 mtrs from the appartment.
Shopping
Everything in one place ,eating ,cinema and clothes !
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Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
Ocean DriveEverything in one place ,eating ,cinema and clothes !
Entertainment & Activities
Vue
98 Ocean DrAlyas a good movie 5 minutes away.
Edinburgh is well known for its Fringe festival during August, but The Stand offers a little taste of the festival atmosphere throughout the year. The Stand hosts both local and touring comedians, as well as famous names and new acts. You might even be able to boast that you saw the next big thing before they were famous.
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceEdinburgh is well known for its Fringe festival during August, but The Stand offers a little taste of the festival atmosphere throughout the year. The Stand hosts both local and touring comedians, as well as famous names and new acts. You might even be able to boast that you saw the next big thing before they were famous.
Thanks to the way Edinburgh’s Old Town was built, there is still a warren of secret closes and vaults hidden below street level. The most famous of these has to be the reportedly haunted Mary King’s Close. The Real Mary King’s Close guided tour takes you underground to discover the fascinating history of Edinburgh’s past. I
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StThanks to the way Edinburgh’s Old Town was built, there is still a warren of secret closes and vaults hidden below street level. The most famous of these has to be the reportedly haunted Mary King’s Close. The Real Mary King’s Close guided tour takes you underground to discover the fascinating history of Edinburgh’s past. I
Portobello Swim Centre is home to one of only three traditional Turkish baths still in operation in Scotland. Admire the grand Victorian architecture as you spend a relaxing afternoon in the steam room, hot chambers and icy pool. After you’re done, take a stroll along Portobello Beach to enjoy the benefits of the bracing sea air.
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Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadePortobello Swim Centre is home to one of only three traditional Turkish baths still in operation in Scotland. Admire the grand Victorian architecture as you spend a relaxing afternoon in the steam room, hot chambers and icy pool. After you’re done, take a stroll along Portobello Beach to enjoy the benefits of the bracing sea air.
Preserving the art of traditional storytelling and creating a place for it in the modern age is the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile. As well as free exhibitions, there are also a whole host of events, workshops and festivals held here throughout the year which champion the art of the spoken word through storytelling, theatre and music.
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High StPreserving the art of traditional storytelling and creating a place for it in the modern age is the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile. As well as free exhibitions, there are also a whole host of events, workshops and festivals held here throughout the year which champion the art of the spoken word through storytelling, theatre and music.
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA large open park , great for walking round or sitting watching the world go by. Some say it was where golf was first played , and some say it was at Bruntsfield above the Meadows in Edinburgh.
Leith Links Outdoor Tennis and Bowling Green
7 Links PlA large open park , great for walking round or sitting watching the world go by. Some say it was where golf was first played , and some say it was at Bruntsfield above the Meadows in Edinburgh.
A huge open and flat green space in the centre of Edinburgh. Often cricket , rugby , football games going on with a play park for children west end.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveA huge open and flat green space in the centre of Edinburgh. Often cricket , rugby , football games going on with a play park for children west end.
An extinct volcano where King Arthur and his Knights may be be sleeping waiting to be called ..
Both flat and very hilly parts and fantastic views of the City.
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Arthur's Seat
An extinct volcano where King Arthur and his Knights may be be sleeping waiting to be called ..
Both flat and very hilly parts and fantastic views of the City.
A most beautiful green space in Edinburgh, great to sit and people watch !
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Princes Street
Princes StreetA most beautiful green space in Edinburgh, great to sit and people watch !
Beginning right in the heart of Edinburgh and going all the way to Falkirk, the Union Canal provides the perfect setting for enjoying a range of countryside activities without ever having to leave the city. Walk or cycle along the towpath, have a go at rowing or kayaking, find a spot for fishing, or even hire a barge to cruise along the canal in style. Once you head back towards Edinburgh Quay, savour a well-deserved drink in Akva’s beer garden which overlooks the canal.
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Hailesland Place station
Beginning right in the heart of Edinburgh and going all the way to Falkirk, the Union Canal provides the perfect setting for enjoying a range of countryside activities without ever having to leave the city. Walk or cycle along the towpath, have a go at rowing or kayaking, find a spot for fishing, or even hire a barge to cruise along the canal in style. Once you head back towards Edinburgh Quay, savour a well-deserved drink in Akva’s beer garden which overlooks the canal.
Avoid the busy Arthur’s Seat or Calton Hill, and head up Blackford Hill for an alternative panoramic view of Edinburgh. Although popular with dog walkers, Blackford Hill usually remains a quiet, tourist-free spot. Located to the south of the city, you can get fantastic views of all the iconic Edinburgh landmarks from the 164 metre summit.
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Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdAvoid the busy Arthur’s Seat or Calton Hill, and head up Blackford Hill for an alternative panoramic view of Edinburgh. Although popular with dog walkers, Blackford Hill usually remains a quiet, tourist-free spot. Located to the south of the city, you can get fantastic views of all the iconic Edinburgh landmarks from the 164 metre summit.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Childhood is one of the smaller museums in Edinburgh, but it’s also one of the most charming. It was the first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, and now houses an impressive collection of toys, books, games and other paraphernalia, dating from the 18th century all the way to the 1990s
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Museo ng Kabataan
42 High StThe Museum of Childhood is one of the smaller museums in Edinburgh, but it’s also one of the most charming. It was the first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, and now houses an impressive collection of toys, books, games and other paraphernalia, dating from the 18th century all the way to the 1990s
Showcasing world-class contemporary art from Scottish, British and international artists, the Fruitmarket Gallery aims to make modern art accessible to everyone. Admission to the gallery is free, and the visiting exhibitions cover an interesting variety of styles of contemporary art.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StShowcasing world-class contemporary art from Scottish, British and international artists, the Fruitmarket Gallery aims to make modern art accessible to everyone. Admission to the gallery is free, and the visiting exhibitions cover an interesting variety of styles of contemporary art.