Guidebook for Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
O Verdadeiro Beco de Mary King
2 High StThe Scottish National Portrait Gallery is not just about portraits of famous Scots. It gives you an insight into the lives and careers of people who are Scottish, of those who consider themselves to be Scottish and of the country itself. A fine taster of Scotland away from stereotypes and tack. It is my favourite Art gallery in this city. The Grand Hall never ceases to amaze me and at the end of a visit the cafe of the Portrait Gallery offers the most amazing food. A great bonus is that admission is free, so you can come and go as often as you wish.
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Galeria Nacional de Retratos Escoceses
1 Queen StThe Scottish National Portrait Gallery is not just about portraits of famous Scots. It gives you an insight into the lives and careers of people who are Scottish, of those who consider themselves to be Scottish and of the country itself. A fine taster of Scotland away from stereotypes and tack. It is my favourite Art gallery in this city. The Grand Hall never ceases to amaze me and at the end of a visit the cafe of the Portrait Gallery offers the most amazing food. A great bonus is that admission is free, so you can come and go as often as you wish.
Nature in and around Edinburgh
It is scenic, quiet and offers maximum relaxation away from all traffic. An excellent spot to see how locals live.
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Union Canal
It is scenic, quiet and offers maximum relaxation away from all traffic. An excellent spot to see how locals live.
Harrison Park has a small fenced play park which is great for toddlers and younger children. Outside the fenced area there is plenty of space to run around, kick a ball or play frizbee. Some areas are restricted for dogs.
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Harrison Park
42 Harrison GardensHarrison Park has a small fenced play park which is great for toddlers and younger children. Outside the fenced area there is plenty of space to run around, kick a ball or play frizbee. Some areas are restricted for dogs.
We used to call this the 'wooden play park' when our children were small. It is aimed at younger children. It is fenced so that the little ones can't escape. It is located at the bottom of Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh's only free putting green.
Meadows Playground 1
We used to call this the 'wooden play park' when our children were small. It is aimed at younger children. It is fenced so that the little ones can't escape. It is located at the bottom of Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh's only free putting green.
This play park is great for all ages. It is large and offers entertainment even for teenagers. Children would probably consider this to be the best play park in Edinburgh. There is a cafe on site and there are toilets round the corner.
East Meadows Play Park
This play park is great for all ages. It is large and offers entertainment even for teenagers. Children would probably consider this to be the best play park in Edinburgh. There is a cafe on site and there are toilets round the corner.
Food Scene
The interior of the Caley Sample Room is nice and welcoming. They have an amazing selection of wines and craft beers and are a good gastro-pub. Children are allowed in but have to leave by 8pm. This is due to Edinburgh's strict alcohol licensing rules.
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The Caley Sample Room
42-58 Angle Park TerraceThe interior of the Caley Sample Room is nice and welcoming. They have an amazing selection of wines and craft beers and are a good gastro-pub. Children are allowed in but have to leave by 8pm. This is due to Edinburgh's strict alcohol licensing rules.
Cafe Ink at Edinburgh Printmakers
1 Dundee StShopping
If you are a fan of vintage clothing and accessories this is THE PLACE to go. Once you get past the somewhat strange window display and have got used to the smell you'll find a tardis of the weird and wonderful. This place is the most exciting vintage shop I have ever come across. Here you may be able to pick up the ultimate genuine Scottish souvenir or just take the funniest selfie ever. A place not to be missed!
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketIf you are a fan of vintage clothing and accessories this is THE PLACE to go. Once you get past the somewhat strange window display and have got used to the smell you'll find a tardis of the weird and wonderful. This place is the most exciting vintage shop I have ever come across. Here you may be able to pick up the ultimate genuine Scottish souvenir or just take the funniest selfie ever. A place not to be missed!
This ASDA superstore is open 24h. There is post office in there (restricted opening hours) .
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Asda Chesser Supercentre
3 New Mart RdThis ASDA superstore is open 24h. There is post office in there (restricted opening hours) .
Essentials
Margiotta is just a minute from 'Shaftesbury Park'. It is a delicatessen and provides everything you'd need for a short visit. It offers a good variety of foods, some of them healthy, and has very good selection of wines and local craft beers. It is open every day of the week from 7am - 11pm.
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Margiotta Ashley Terrace
47-50 Ashley TerraceMargiotta is just a minute from 'Shaftesbury Park'. It is a delicatessen and provides everything you'd need for a short visit. It offers a good variety of foods, some of them healthy, and has very good selection of wines and local craft beers. It is open every day of the week from 7am - 11pm.
Lidl has a vast selection of food and drink at budget prices. Recently they added a bakery section and bake their bread on the premises. You can buy everything you need in here without breaking the bank as long as you don't mind that most things are brands you may not have heard of.
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Lidl
Dalry RoadLidl has a vast selection of food and drink at budget prices. Recently they added a bakery section and bake their bread on the premises. You can buy everything you need in here without breaking the bank as long as you don't mind that most things are brands you may not have heard of.
Aldi is the equivalent to Lidl and offers a vast selection of food and drink and at budget.
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ALDI
100 Gorgie Park RdAldi is the equivalent to Lidl and offers a vast selection of food and drink and at budget.
The Co-op is an alternative shop to Lidl on Dalry Road. They have a good selection of fair trade produce.
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Co-op Food
114 Dalry RdThe Co-op is an alternative shop to Lidl on Dalry Road. They have a good selection of fair trade produce.
Entertainment & Activities
The Cameo is one of Edinburgh's two independent cinemas. Cinema one is great and has atmosphere, the other two screen are somewhat small. The Cameo cafe/ bar is a cosy spot for a pre-show drink. It is on the no 10 and no 27 bus routes, a mere 10min ride from 'Shaftesbury Park'.
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Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StThe Cameo is one of Edinburgh's two independent cinemas. Cinema one is great and has atmosphere, the other two screen are somewhat small. The Cameo cafe/ bar is a cosy spot for a pre-show drink. It is on the no 10 and no 27 bus routes, a mere 10min ride from 'Shaftesbury Park'.