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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle Terrace
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home St
255 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd
184 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Брантсфилд-Линкс
Melville Drive
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Королевский ботанический сад Эдинбурга
Arboretum Place
1227 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, Lothianburn
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Three Birds
3-5 Viewforth
108 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes Road
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
62 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside Rd
62 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Honeycomb & Co.
1 Merchiston Pl
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield Pl
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Castello Coffee
7-8 Barclay Terrace
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Port
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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.
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Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville Pl
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Грассмаркет
10 Grassmarket
317 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Рынок Стокбридж
Saunders Street
325 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
BABA
130 George St
36 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
bia bistrot
19 Colinton Rd
48 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.
257 (рекомендации местных жителей)
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl
257 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.