Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdFabulous Coffee and cakes to die for........
Britannia Spice
150 Commercial StGreat curry
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StCoffee specialists that run brewing courses...amazing cakes
Illegal Jack's
44-45 St Patrick SquareGreat texmex
Los Cardos
224 Leith WalkCheap tex mex eats
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StGreat vegetarian restaurant
Michael's Steak and Seafood Bar
15-19 Jeffrey StLovely lunches
Pizza Express
ShoreYou can't go wrong with a pizza
Pomegranate
1 Antigua StTurkish Delight Mmmmmmmm
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkTake away or sit in Italian
Punjabi Junction
Leith WalkIt is a social enterprise
Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkThe pastel de nata are the best
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke St10 minute walk from the flat
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
The view from the top is stunning
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceOn a hot day its nice to stroll around
Check the tides, have a stroll and then a coffee in one of the many coffee houses along the seafront
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeCheck the tides, have a stroll and then a coffee in one of the many coffee houses along the seafront
Princes Street
Princes StreetYou need a break from the sight seeing
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StCocktails are lovely
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkNice Vibe
Harvey Nichols
Amazing cocktails served with a great view across the Forth
You have to pay a guest fee to enter this club but once you're in.......relax enjoy a meal or snack and try a couple of drams
80 locals recommend
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen StYou have to pay a guest fee to enter this club but once you're in.......relax enjoy a meal or snack and try a couple of drams
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIts beautiful
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetThe terrace is lovely
The Falkirk Wheel
Lime RoadIts very impressive
The Kelpies
The HelixBeautiful sculptures
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillFor the kids
Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile next to the Scottish Parliament and Arthurs Seat
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateLocated at the bottom of the Royal Mile next to the Scottish Parliament and Arthurs Seat
Scottish Parliament Building
Wonderful modern architecture
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
Free exhibits
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdIts in a lovely setting
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StShopping
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdGreat selection of unusual beers and wines