Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Amazing food inspired by the deep south of the USA. Pancakes to die for this cosy little cafe has super friendly staff, good coffee and chilled atmosphere. good vegan/vegetarian options as well :)
28 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
5 CanonmillsAmazing food inspired by the deep south of the USA. Pancakes to die for this cosy little cafe has super friendly staff, good coffee and chilled atmosphere. good vegan/vegetarian options as well :)
A tiny little bakery that does great lunch bagel and if your more of a sweet tooth the doughnuts and cinnamon rolls won't leave you disappointed. Great coffee served as well. A nice pit stop if walking into town from the flat.
49 locals recommend
The Bearded Baker
46 Rodney StA tiny little bakery that does great lunch bagel and if your more of a sweet tooth the doughnuts and cinnamon rolls won't leave you disappointed. Great coffee served as well. A nice pit stop if walking into town from the flat.
Good for a traditional scottish breakfast, french toast, scones and cakes. Great stop if your heading to Ocean Terminal to enjoy a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadGood for a traditional scottish breakfast, french toast, scones and cakes. Great stop if your heading to Ocean Terminal to enjoy a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
A fantastic old pub overlooking the forth. Staff always welcoming and great selection of cask ales. Beer garden located out back for those sunny Scottish summers!!
34 locals recommend
Starbank Inn
60-64 Laverockbank RdA fantastic old pub overlooking the forth. Staff always welcoming and great selection of cask ales. Beer garden located out back for those sunny Scottish summers!!
An all afternoon/evening market filled with street food, drinks and live music. Really good atmosphere for a saturday night when the weathers good.
87 locals recommend
The Pitt Market
20 Pitt StAn all afternoon/evening market filled with street food, drinks and live music. Really good atmosphere for a saturday night when the weathers good.
Sightseeing
Beautiful little town with one of the most iconic sights of Scotland the Forth Rail Bridge. Fantastic boat trips to the small islands just off the coast and a lovely sea front to wander along. Also access into Dalmeny Estate letting you enjoy the view of the bridges in piece and quite with a lovely walk in lushes green surroundings. Look out for the roaming sheep and pheasants!
114 locals recommend
Queensferry
Beautiful little town with one of the most iconic sights of Scotland the Forth Rail Bridge. Fantastic boat trips to the small islands just off the coast and a lovely sea front to wander along. Also access into Dalmeny Estate letting you enjoy the view of the bridges in piece and quite with a lovely walk in lushes green surroundings. Look out for the roaming sheep and pheasants!
Entertainment & Activities
Great educational fun learning about the Earth and its evolution. Well worth a visit if you have time and the weathers off.
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadGreat educational fun learning about the Earth and its evolution. Well worth a visit if you have time and the weathers off.
Parks & Nature
An extinct volcano in the heart of Edinburgh. Huge open space and walks to explore. Several different routes to the top or even just a view over the crags. Views from the top are fantastic with a 360 over view of the city. Located at the bottom of the fabulous Royal Mile beside the parliament, dynamic earth and Holyrood Palace so right in the heart of things.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
An extinct volcano in the heart of Edinburgh. Huge open space and walks to explore. Several different routes to the top or even just a view over the crags. Views from the top are fantastic with a 360 over view of the city. Located at the bottom of the fabulous Royal Mile beside the parliament, dynamic earth and Holyrood Palace so right in the heart of things.