Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The parks highest point is Arthurs Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city. The hike is mildly challenging but the views are spectacular and I would thoroughly recommend the trek if the skies are clear.
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Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The parks highest point is Arthurs Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city. The hike is mildly challenging but the views are spectacular and I would thoroughly recommend the trek if the skies are clear.
The Botanic Gardens are a centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. The lavish gardens offer visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery.
Open all year, the Garden hosts a popular programme of events, exhibitions and guided tours. Make sure to check out what's on before you visit.
* Admission to the garden is free!
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Jardim Botânico Real de Edimburgo
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanic Gardens are a centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. The lavish gardens offer visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery.
Open all year, the Garden hosts a popular programme of events, exhibitions and guided tours. Make sure to check out what's on before you visit.
* Admission to the garden is free!
Arts & Culture
Set in a great red sandstone net-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city’s skyline, the gallery holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by Scots.
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Galeria Nacional de Retratos Escoceses
1 Queen StSet in a great red sandstone net-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city’s skyline, the gallery holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by Scots.
Theatre venue that hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Check out what's on before you visit!
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlTheatre venue that hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Check out what's on before you visit!
Summerhall is a multi-arts complex and events venue just a short walk away from the property.
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Summerhall
Summerhall is a multi-arts complex and events venue just a short walk away from the property.
Shopping
There's not many cities in the world where the most popular street of shops has a view of a medieval castle, but Edinburgh's Princes Street does just that! It's unique in the sense that all the shops only line one side of the street, with the other side giving shoppers breathtaking views of the Old Town cityscape. There is a plethora of shops including marks & spencers, Jenners, topshop, urbanoutfitters, apple, boots and many many more. Princes Street Gardens, which runs alongside is a venue for seasonal markets including the German Christmas Market. There is also the Farmers' Market selling fresh, homegrown produce is held every Saturday from 9am - 2pm up by Castle Terrace.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetThere's not many cities in the world where the most popular street of shops has a view of a medieval castle, but Edinburgh's Princes Street does just that! It's unique in the sense that all the shops only line one side of the street, with the other side giving shoppers breathtaking views of the Old Town cityscape. There is a plethora of shops including marks & spencers, Jenners, topshop, urbanoutfitters, apple, boots and many many more. Princes Street Gardens, which runs alongside is a venue for seasonal markets including the German Christmas Market. There is also the Farmers' Market selling fresh, homegrown produce is held every Saturday from 9am - 2pm up by Castle Terrace.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just off Lothian road, this bar has a relaxed and laid back vibe. As well as its famous long list of White Russians, there is a specially devised cocktail menu. You can also eat here. They offer weekend brunches, £5 weekday lunches, pub quizzes and live music.
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Lebowskis
18 Morrison StJust off Lothian road, this bar has a relaxed and laid back vibe. As well as its famous long list of White Russians, there is a specially devised cocktail menu. You can also eat here. They offer weekend brunches, £5 weekday lunches, pub quizzes and live music.
One of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and a pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is an 18 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and Golf Clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Only open during summer it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
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The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesOne of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and a pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is an 18 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and Golf Clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Only open during summer it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
The perfect spot for beer lovers. To compliment their beer, they serve BBQ style food cooked on their own smoker and dog griddle.
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The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdThe perfect spot for beer lovers. To compliment their beer, they serve BBQ style food cooked on their own smoker and dog griddle.
My favourite for live Scottish folk music. Amazing atmosphere in a quaint and cosy pub. Best time to go is after 9:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. If it looks full, go in anyways. There's always room to stand and enjoy yourself!
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The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StMy favourite for live Scottish folk music. Amazing atmosphere in a quaint and cosy pub. Best time to go is after 9:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. If it looks full, go in anyways. There's always room to stand and enjoy yourself!
Food Scene
Cheap and cheerful BYOB selling Indian street food
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Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food
1 Leven StCheap and cheerful BYOB selling Indian street food
Right by Bristo Square and McEwan hall, Ting Thai Caravan is perfectly located for students and its style and pricing reflect that. Delicious reasonably priced food.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlRight by Bristo Square and McEwan hall, Ting Thai Caravan is perfectly located for students and its style and pricing reflect that. Delicious reasonably priced food.
Amazing food with castle views. The lunchtime specials are deservedly popular and good value
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeAmazing food with castle views. The lunchtime specials are deservedly popular and good value
Must try the steak and ale pie or the sausages here!
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Mums Great Comfort Food
4A Forrest RdMust try the steak and ale pie or the sausages here!
Filament Coffee
40 Clerk StMy favourite coffee spot in the city
One of my favourite places for weekend brunch. Good food and great value. Try the caramelised banana pancake with butterscotch sauce or the eggs benedict with smoked salmon!
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Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlOne of my favourite places for weekend brunch. Good food and great value. Try the caramelised banana pancake with butterscotch sauce or the eggs benedict with smoked salmon!
Another weekend brunch favourite. Their vegetarian fritters and vegetarian haggis are excellent!
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Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlAnother weekend brunch favourite. Their vegetarian fritters and vegetarian haggis are excellent!
Castello Coffee
7-8 Barclay TerraceAnother option for good coffee!