Guidebook for Edinburgh

Eilidh
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Let's Go to the Movies

The very best local cinemas in Edinburgh, two of which are under an 8 minute walk from our home.
Local favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
161 moradores locais recomendam
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle Terrace
161 moradores locais recomendam
Local favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
Classic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
255 moradores locais recomendam
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home St
255 moradores locais recomendam
Classic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
Home of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.
184 moradores locais recomendam
Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd
184 moradores locais recomendam
Home of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.

Parks & Recreation

A beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
75 moradores locais recomendam
Bruntsfield Links
Melville Drive
75 moradores locais recomendam
A beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
An alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
Blackford Hill View
Blackford Hill View
An alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
A world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
1227 moradores locais recomendam
Jardim Botânico Real de Edimburgo
Arboretum Place
1227 moradores locais recomendam
A world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
Escape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, Lothianburn
20 moradores locais recomendam
Escape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.

Eilidh's Top Five All Day Eats

Whether you're looking for lunch, dinner or drinks these neighbourhood hangs shine on their use of local ingredients, thoughtful design and are all within a 15 minute walk.
Gorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
108 moradores locais recomendam
Three Birds
3-5 Viewforth
108 moradores locais recomendam
Gorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
Super creative and extremely delicious vegan & vegetarian food.
Thrive Bar & Kitchen
171 Bruntsfield Place
Super creative and extremely delicious vegan & vegetarian food.
Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
16 moradores locais recomendam
27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes Road
16 moradores locais recomendam
Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
62 moradores locais recomendam
Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside Rd
62 moradores locais recomendam
A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
Bright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.
70 moradores locais recomendam
Honeycomb & Co.
1 Merchiston Pl
70 moradores locais recomendam
Bright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Just like Alexis Bledel, star of Gilmore Girls, I don't actually drink coffee... so, I have enlisted the expertise of friends to make this an authentic list of the best coffee stops as you amble around the city.
Grab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
77 moradores locais recomendam
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield Pl
77 moradores locais recomendam
Grab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
On the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Castello Coffee
7-8 Barclay Terrace
10 moradores locais recomendam
On the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
Step away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
119 moradores locais recomendam
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Port
119 moradores locais recomendam
Step away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
Explore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.
66 moradores locais recomendam
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville Pl
66 moradores locais recomendam
Explore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.

Outdoor eats

From a pizza food van to old police box cafés, these are great options if you feel like a picnic in the park.
Wanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Meadow Place
Meadow Place
Wanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Local food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
317 moradores locais recomendam
Mercado de Gramado
10 Grassmarket
317 moradores locais recomendam
Local food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
Local food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.
325 moradores locais recomendam
Mercado de Stockbridge
Saunders Street
325 moradores locais recomendam
Local food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.

Family favourites

A list of the favourite restaurants of our friends, family and neighbours.
Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
36 moradores locais recomendam
BABA
130 George St
36 moradores locais recomendam
Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
48 moradores locais recomendam
bia bistrot
19 Colinton Rd
48 moradores locais recomendam
A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.
257 moradores locais recomendam
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl
257 moradores locais recomendam
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.