Guidebook for Edinburgh

Sarah
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

Relaxed fine dining in lovely Stockbridge (10 mins drive away) by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also because it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank Rd
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Relaxed fine dining in lovely Stockbridge (10 mins drive away) by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also because it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
Cheese lovers paradise (expensive though!)
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I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria St
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Cheese lovers paradise (expensive though!)
Incredible Indian Restaurant in centre of Edinburgh if you are looking for a special meal. Amazing staff too!
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
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Incredible Indian Restaurant in centre of Edinburgh if you are looking for a special meal. Amazing staff too!
Boardwalk Beach Cafe at the far end of promenade at Cramond Beach. Feels like Hawaii inside even if it's raining outside. Coffee, light lunch & ice creams.
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Boardwalk Beach Club
50 Marine Dr
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Boardwalk Beach Cafe at the far end of promenade at Cramond Beach. Feels like Hawaii inside even if it's raining outside. Coffee, light lunch & ice creams.
Perfect spot for lunch or brunch in centre of town. Has a small kids section at the back.
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The Pantry
1 N W Circus Pl
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Perfect spot for lunch or brunch in centre of town. Has a small kids section at the back.
Because I love sushi. Also Yo sushi on princess street & at Harvey Nichols
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Yes Sushi
89 Hanover St
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Because I love sushi. Also Yo sushi on princess street & at Harvey Nichols
Close to castle & Royal Mile. Great restaurant but you might need to book.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV Bridge
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Close to castle & Royal Mile. Great restaurant but you might need to book.

Drinks & Nightlife

Relaxed informal bar with great food
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton Pl
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Relaxed informal bar with great food
If you fancy a v late night... there's always Finger's Piano Bar
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Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick St
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If you fancy a v late night... there's always Finger's Piano Bar
Cool bar & restaurant
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Rick's
55A Frederick Street
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Cool bar & restaurant
Decent food and great cocktails. Lulu nightclub downstairs.
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Tigerlilly
125 George St
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Decent food and great cocktails. Lulu nightclub downstairs.
If you fancy a beer or glass of wine within walking distance from the house, this local pub overlooking Cramond beach is 5-10 mins walk.
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Cramond Inn
9 Cramond Village
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If you fancy a beer or glass of wine within walking distance from the house, this local pub overlooking Cramond beach is 5-10 mins walk.
Traditional Scottish pub - my cousin Jamie's bar. If he is in a good mood he might even give you a free drink!
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The Wally Dug
32 Northumberland St
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Traditional Scottish pub - my cousin Jamie's bar. If he is in a good mood he might even give you a free drink!
Fabulous Wine & cheese bar with great staff. A wee gem.
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Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton Pl
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Fabulous Wine & cheese bar with great staff. A wee gem.

Sightseeing

Walk (or run!) up Arthur's Seat and catch some fabulous views of Edinburgh
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Όρος Άρθουρ
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Walk (or run!) up Arthur's Seat and catch some fabulous views of Edinburgh
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Κάστρο του Εδιμβούργου
Castlehill
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True Old Town Edinburgh
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Βασιλικό Μίλι
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True Old Town Edinburgh

Parks & Nature

Vast urban garden with a great cafe in the centre
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Βασιλικός Βοτανικός Κήπος του Εδιμβούργου
Arboretum Place
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Vast urban garden with a great cafe in the centre
Castle with cafe in lovely grounds just a few minutes walk from our house
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Κάστρο Λόριστον
2 Cramond Rd S
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Castle with cafe in lovely grounds just a few minutes walk from our house
Such a treat to have this just 15 minutes walk from our house. Walk on the promenade from some fresh Scottish air. Weekly Saturday morning 'park run' (details online). When the tide is out walk to Inchcolm island from Cramond beach (but please follow tide timings on display at the beach).
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Cramond Beach
2 Kirk Cramond
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Such a treat to have this just 15 minutes walk from our house. Walk on the promenade from some fresh Scottish air. Weekly Saturday morning 'park run' (details online). When the tide is out walk to Inchcolm island from Cramond beach (but please follow tide timings on display at the beach).
Huge green space in centre of Edinburgh. Walk through town and Stockbridge to get here then continue through to the Botanical Gardens. Historic Fettes College (JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwart's is opposite). This Central Park is one of my favourites.
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Inverleith Park
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Huge green space in centre of Edinburgh. Walk through town and Stockbridge to get here then continue through to the Botanical Gardens. Historic Fettes College (JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwart's is opposite). This Central Park is one of my favourites.
Huge park with lots to entertain you for the day & there is a good cafe. about 30 mins drive as is on the other side of Edinburgh.
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Εθνικό Πάρκο Dalkeith
Via King's Gate
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Huge park with lots to entertain you for the day & there is a good cafe. about 30 mins drive as is on the other side of Edinburgh.

Arts & Culture

Incredible! So much to see. Go for pizza afterwards at Vittorios which is just across the road on George IV Bridge
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National Museum of Scotland
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Incredible! So much to see. Go for pizza afterwards at Vittorios which is just across the road on George IV Bridge
Stunnning Cathedral on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile
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Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Γκάιλς
High Street
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Stunnning Cathedral on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile
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Θέατρο Φεστιβάλ
13-29 Nicolson St
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Shopping

Gorgeous home & clothes store on George street
Anthropologie
41 George St
Gorgeous home & clothes store on George street
Quirky (not tacky) touristy shops on a beautiful old street
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Victoria Street
Victoria Street
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Quirky (not tacky) touristy shops on a beautiful old street
Weekend food market in charming Stockbridge. Great paella!
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Αγορά Στοκμπριτζ
Saunders Street
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Weekend food market in charming Stockbridge. Great paella!
Department store in centre of town. If you want a shopping mall close to the house go to Gyle Shopping Mall as it's just 5 minutes drive
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John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith St
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Department store in centre of town. If you want a shopping mall close to the house go to Gyle Shopping Mall as it's just 5 minutes drive
Ladies.... it's worth a visit if you fancy some shopping: Space NK, White Company, Whistles, Jo Malone, Lakeland, Kath Kidston, Khiels.... pit stop at Pret , Starbucks
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George Street
George Street
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Ladies.... it's worth a visit if you fancy some shopping: Space NK, White Company, Whistles, Jo Malone, Lakeland, Kath Kidston, Khiels.... pit stop at Pret , Starbucks

Essentials

Small supermarket. Post office & Pharmacy next door.
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Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick Pl
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Small supermarket. Post office & Pharmacy next door.
Supermarket a few minutes drive from the house. There is a Bank next door.
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Tesco Metro
Colinton Road
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Supermarket a few minutes drive from the house. There is a Bank next door.