Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Marchmont is blessed with this great neighbourhood restaurant. Good food and friendly staff.
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The Rabbit Hole
11 Roseneath StMarchmont is blessed with this great neighbourhood restaurant. Good food and friendly staff.
Buzzy, well priced restaurant. Ask for one of the tables with views of The Castle.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeBuzzy, well priced restaurant. Ask for one of the tables with views of The Castle.
A cafe with a good sense of community. Good for coffee, breakfast/brunch.
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RedBox Marchmont
2-6 Spottiswoode RdA cafe with a good sense of community. Good for coffee, breakfast/brunch.
Healthy porridge offerings and more with a modern twist. Friendly owner/staff.
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Brochan
24 Marchmont CresHealthy porridge offerings and more with a modern twist. Friendly owner/staff.
Not a street market but quite simply the best fishmonger in Edinburgh. Generally locally landed and so fresh you will never buy fish from a supermarket again!
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Eddie's Seafood Market
7 Roseneath StNot a street market but quite simply the best fishmonger in Edinburgh. Generally locally landed and so fresh you will never buy fish from a supermarket again!
Pop up style restaurant. Be ready to stand in line before getting a seat.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlPop up style restaurant. Be ready to stand in line before getting a seat.
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StGood atmosphere in this French Bistro
Purslane Restaurant
33A St Stephen StPataka
190 CausewaysideThe best local curry restaurant
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceA quirky bar in the Leith area of the City
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlGreat set lunch menu if you can find this restaurant off the Royal Mile
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Michael Neave Kitchen And Whisky Bar
21 Old Fishmarket ClGreat set lunch menu if you can find this restaurant off the Royal Mile
This has become a bit of an institution around Christmas time with its extensive decorations.
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The Dome
14 George StThis has become a bit of an institution around Christmas time with its extensive decorations.
Passorn Thai
23a Brougham Pl21212
3 Royal TerraceGood food - more formal
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowEdinburgh's oldest delicatessen
Фермерский рынок Эдинбурга
Castle TerraceDrinks & Nightlife
Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdOne of the best bars in the UK not just Edinburgh
Popular with locals with a good range of craft beers
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The Argyle and Cellar Bar
15 - 17 Argyle PlPopular with locals with a good range of craft beers
The Queen (HRH Elizabeth II) dropped in to this hostelry for a tipple a few years back
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayThe Queen (HRH Elizabeth II) dropped in to this hostelry for a tipple a few years back
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StAn architectural gem
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClA circular bar with lots of character
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The Abbotsford Bar & Restaurant
3-5 Rose StA circular bar with lots of character
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdLive folk music...if you dont mind the crush
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StThe Bow Bar
80 W BowA whisky selection to admire
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StHard to find but a relaxing spot when you do
The Last Word Saloon
44 St Stephen StNot a bar but this shop carries a good range of whiskies
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Royal Mile Whiskies
379 High StNot a bar but this shop carries a good range of whiskies
Parks & Nature
Its on your doorstop and a walk along Middle Meadow Walk takes you into the centre of the City
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Медоус
Melville DriveIts on your doorstop and a walk along Middle Meadow Walk takes you into the centre of the City
Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Crags and stunning views across the City and the Firth of Forth. If you like running it doesn't get much better than around here.
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Парк Холируд
Queen's DriveArthur's Seat, Salisbury Crags and stunning views across the City and the Firth of Forth. If you like running it doesn't get much better than around here.
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdGood views over the City
Princes Street
Princes StreetA place to stop and enjoy on a summer's day
Escape the crowds and while here visit the Terrace Cafe
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Королевский ботанический сад Эдинбурга
Arboretum Place Escape the crowds and while here visit the Terrace Cafe
Sightseeing
Bang in the centre of the City. You can't miss it and at 13:00 every day you will also hear it or at least the artillery gun that goes off waking the resting pigeons
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Эдинбургский замок
CastlehillBang in the centre of the City. You can't miss it and at 13:00 every day you will also hear it or at least the artillery gun that goes off waking the resting pigeons
A look into the not too distant past ocean life of The Royal Family.
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Королевская яхта Британия
Ocean DriveA look into the not too distant past ocean life of The Royal Family.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateThe Palace of Holyroodhouse commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
With engaging tourist guides Mary King's Close offers a look at a tenement from yesteryear buried under the City Chambers in The Royal Mile.
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Настоящая улица Мэри Кинг
2 High StWith engaging tourist guides Mary King's Close offers a look at a tenement from yesteryear buried under the City Chambers in The Royal Mile.
If you plan on visiting both The Castle and Holyrood Palace then walk down the Royal Mile which runs between them
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Королевская миля
If you plan on visiting both The Castle and Holyrood Palace then walk down the Royal Mile which runs between them
Walk the streets and enjoy the architecture
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Историческая часть Эдинбурга
Walk the streets and enjoy the architecture
The top turreted flat in 1875 was the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes novels. In ‘The Adventure of Beryl Coronet’ a scene reflects the view of the snow-covered Meadows which Conan Doyle is said to have looked out upon from the bow window.
2 Argyle Park Terrace
2 Argyle Park TerraceThe top turreted flat in 1875 was the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes novels. In ‘The Adventure of Beryl Coronet’ a scene reflects the view of the snow-covered Meadows which Conan Doyle is said to have looked out upon from the bow window.
10 Palmerston Road, now in use as a private residence, was the location of St Trinnean’s School which school was the inspiration behind the St Trinian’s comic strip created by Ronald Searle and the subsequent films of the same name
10 Palmerston Rd
10 Palmerston Road10 Palmerston Road, now in use as a private residence, was the location of St Trinnean’s School which school was the inspiration behind the St Trinian’s comic strip created by Ronald Searle and the subsequent films of the same name
Arden Street is home to Ian Rankin's fictional Detective Inspector John Rebus. The author himself lives in nearby Merchiston, although he did reside on Arden Street at one point.
Arden Street
Arden StreetArden Street is home to Ian Rankin's fictional Detective Inspector John Rebus. The author himself lives in nearby Merchiston, although he did reside on Arden Street at one point.
Muriel Spark, the novelist, attended James Gillespie's High School (when located at its former site at Warrender Park Terrace) and her experiences there were the inspiration behind the Marcia Blaine School and characters which feature in ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’.
James Gillespie's High School
120 Lauderdale StMuriel Spark, the novelist, attended James Gillespie's High School (when located at its former site at Warrender Park Terrace) and her experiences there were the inspiration behind the Marcia Blaine School and characters which feature in ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’.
This is where JK Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter novel.
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The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeThis is where JK Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter novel.
15A Meadow Place was the home of Dr James Boswell a Scottish writer and diarist best known for the biography he wrote of Samuel Johnson, which is commonly said to be the greatest biography written in the English language. Samuel Johnson was known to have visited Boswell at his home. A high wall blocks any real view from the lane and the house is better seen from Melville Drive.
15A Meadow Pl
15A Meadow Place15A Meadow Place was the home of Dr James Boswell a Scottish writer and diarist best known for the biography he wrote of Samuel Johnson, which is commonly said to be the greatest biography written in the English language. Samuel Johnson was known to have visited Boswell at his home. A high wall blocks any real view from the lane and the house is better seen from Melville Drive.
In the shadow of The Castle with street market and a variety of bars and food outlets.
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Грассмаркет
10 GrassmarketIn the shadow of The Castle with street market and a variety of bars and food outlets.
Собор святого Джайлза
High StreetEntertainment & Activities
Scottish Premiership football club beloved by The Proclaimers whose song 'Sunshine on Leith' is the club's anthem
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Easter Road (Hibernian FC)
12 Albion PlScottish Premiership football club beloved by The Proclaimers whose song 'Sunshine on Leith' is the club's anthem
Scottish Rugby Union
The stadium plays host to the national rugby team and to Edinburgh Rugby.
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle Terrace Sink into the Dominion's sofas and recliners
Arts & Culture
If you are not keen on spending time viewing some great paintings then go just to see the building. The entrance hall, stairs and floor landings are simply beautiful.
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Шотландская Национальная Галерея Портретов
1 Queen StIf you are not keen on spending time viewing some great paintings then go just to see the building. The entrance hall, stairs and floor landings are simply beautiful.
Национальный музей Шотландии
Шотландская Национальная Галерея Современного Искусства
75 Belford RdGood permanent range of art with frequently curated exhibitions
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National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundGood permanent range of art with frequently curated exhibitions
If you are visiting during the Festival then this is the centre for Fringe tickets. In addition to the Fringe there are some 17 other Festivals which are hosted by the City every year. Visit - https://edinburghfestival.org
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Fringe Box Office
High StreetIf you are visiting during the Festival then this is the centre for Fringe tickets. In addition to the Fringe there are some 17 other Festivals which are hosted by the City every year. Visit - https://edinburghfestival.org
Essentials
Supermarket close to flat stocking essentials. Open from 06:00 to midnight 7 days a week other than around Christmas/New Year.
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Scotmid Co-operative
18 Station RdSupermarket close to flat stocking essentials. Open from 06:00 to midnight 7 days a week other than around Christmas/New Year.
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlSaunderson's
40 Leven StLong established good local butcher. Try their haggis!