The Butlers Basement Guidebook
Food scene
The Voyage Of Buck
29-31 William StOne of our favorite locals
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville PlFor coffee lovers, you will find this just around the corner.
Spry Wines
1 Haddington PlGreat organic wine and small dishes
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdGreat for Sunday lunch
Noto
47a Thistle StNext door to the oldest tailor in Scotland. Stop in for tea and scones, you won't be disappointed.
11 locals recommend
The Chanter
30-32 Bread StNext door to the oldest tailor in Scotland. Stop in for tea and scones, you won't be disappointed.
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StThe Bon Vivant
55 Thistle StThe Fishmarket
23A Pier PlA little out of town but worth it
One of Scotland best chefs cooks here. Tip: book in advance, its very popular with the locals.
184 locals recommend
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StOne of Scotland best chefs cooks here. Tip: book in advance, its very popular with the locals.
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareBest Indian in town
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
23 W Register StGreat Steaks
El Cartel
64 Thistle StSightseeing
Start from the top at Edinburgh Castle and work your way down to Holyrood palace at the bottom
53 locals recommend
The Royal Mile Jewellery
Start from the top at Edinburgh Castle and work your way down to Holyrood palace at the bottom
Walkable from the apartment and highly recommended. Warning can be a wee bit muddy at times so be prepared,
16 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayWalkable from the apartment and highly recommended. Warning can be a wee bit muddy at times so be prepared,
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceShopping
Take a walk along the water of Leith too Stockbridge to find an array of lovely small boutique shops. This being one of our favourites
The Method
9 St Stephen StTake a walk along the water of Leith too Stockbridge to find an array of lovely small boutique shops. This being one of our favourites
One of the oldest tailors in Scotland. Take a peak in the shop and be transported back in time.
Stewart Christie & Co Ltd
63 Queen StreetOne of the oldest tailors in Scotland. Take a peak in the shop and be transported back in time.
Harvey Nichols
Art Galleries & Museums
Jupiter Artland
A great place to spend your day
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdA short walk from the apartment
National Museum of Scotland station
City/town information
Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.
This is a beautiful city to walk around, indeed you will find you can walk to most things from our apartment, however if its raining worry not there are ample taxis and trams to take you where you need to go.
Tip: follow https://www.theweekendenthusiast.com
for local hot spots and things to do and see in every season in and around Edinburgh
285 locals recommend
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.
This is a beautiful city to walk around, indeed you will find you can walk to most things from our apartment, however if its raining worry not there are ample taxis and trams to take you where you need to go.
Tip: follow https://www.theweekendenthusiast.com
for local hot spots and things to do and see in every season in and around Edinburgh
Neighborhoods
Edinburgh's lively West End draws tourists, concert goers and shoppers to its cobbled streets. The historic Waldorf Astoria hotel marks the top end of Lothian Street, a lively strip of eclectic eateries, as well as home to concerts at The Usher Hall. Indie fashion boutiques, quirky homeware shops and trendy bars line William and Stafford streets, while Charlotte Square features elegant Georgian mansions.
7 locals recommend
West End
Edinburgh's lively West End draws tourists, concert goers and shoppers to its cobbled streets. The historic Waldorf Astoria hotel marks the top end of Lothian Street, a lively strip of eclectic eateries, as well as home to concerts at The Usher Hall. Indie fashion boutiques, quirky homeware shops and trendy bars line William and Stafford streets, while Charlotte Square features elegant Georgian mansions.
City advice
Getting around
Walking, trams, taxis the choice is yours
We are located in the West End of Edinburgh so getting around is very easy on foot. However incase its raining or walking isn't your thing, our tram system is conveniently located at the top pf the street, this will nip you around town but also get you to the airport in 20 mins.
Haymarket train station a 5 minute walk from us
Waverly approx 15 mins walk