Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Relaxing walks, tranquil surroundings, lots of rare plants, exotic plants in the greenhouses (you pay to get in) and feeding the squirrels and pigeons.
NB No jogging
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceRelaxing walks, tranquil surroundings, lots of rare plants, exotic plants in the greenhouses (you pay to get in) and feeding the squirrels and pigeons.
NB No jogging
Stunning views of the Edinburgh skyline, especially at sunrise /-set.
Jogging and walking - outdoor exercise / trail run equipment
Sports - tennis/ basketball courts
Weekend sports teams - football/ cricket
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Inverleith Park
Stunning views of the Edinburgh skyline, especially at sunrise /-set.
Jogging and walking - outdoor exercise / trail run equipment
Sports - tennis/ basketball courts
Weekend sports teams - football/ cricket
Food Scene
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StExcellent modern cuisine / gastropub
Great American/ Scottish gastropub, good beers and an interesting interior. The "Three Little Pigs" is amazing if you like your pork.
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The Other Place
2-4 Broughton RdGreat American/ Scottish gastropub, good beers and an interesting interior. The "Three Little Pigs" is amazing if you like your pork.
Great breakfasts and fry-ups for the morning after and good brunch menu. Only a wee place so it can get pretty full.
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The Bluebird Cafe
5 CanonmillsGreat breakfasts and fry-ups for the morning after and good brunch menu. Only a wee place so it can get pretty full.
TO OPEN SOON - Their original bakery in central Edinburgh serves great Swedish pastries etc. As a chocoholic, I love the Chokladbolls (chocolate balls).
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Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StTO OPEN SOON - Their original bakery in central Edinburgh serves great Swedish pastries etc. As a chocoholic, I love the Chokladbolls (chocolate balls).
Great grill restaurant, with steaks, burgers, fish etc - not cheap though.
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Smoke Stack
53-55 Broughton StGreat grill restaurant, with steaks, burgers, fish etc - not cheap though.
Best burgers in Edinburgh- and a decent pint too.
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The Cambridge Bar
20 Young StBest burgers in Edinburgh- and a decent pint too.
Local Scottish food producers, every Sunday, from pulled pork sandwiches to scottish tablet (similar to fudge).
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Suq Stockbridge
Saunders StreetLocal Scottish food producers, every Sunday, from pulled pork sandwiches to scottish tablet (similar to fudge).
Too large a variety of pubs and restaurants to mention. If you fancy a certain type of food, the chances are you'll find it here, if anywhere, in Edinburgh.
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Rose Street
Rose StreetToo large a variety of pubs and restaurants to mention. If you fancy a certain type of food, the chances are you'll find it here, if anywhere, in Edinburgh.
Delicious gourmet marshmallows, everything from Key-lime pie to Innis and Gunn Beer flavour
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The Marshmallow Lady
14 Rodney StDelicious gourmet marshmallows, everything from Key-lime pie to Innis and Gunn Beer flavour
Healthy and delicious organic seasonal menus from local produce. Not cheap though.
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Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsHealthy and delicious organic seasonal menus from local produce. Not cheap though.
Best indian takeaway I've tasted in a while.
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Slumdog delivered Indian takeaway open from 12 o'clock 7 days a week
118 Elm RowBest indian takeaway I've tasted in a while.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden down a small alley at the top of Broughton Street, no-one will believe there is anything down there. Nice outdoor area and they serve good beer and cocktails and usually have a D.J. on the weekends. More of a place for a quiet drink than a club though.
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The Outhouse
12A Broughton St LnHidden down a small alley at the top of Broughton Street, no-one will believe there is anything down there. Nice outdoor area and they serve good beer and cocktails and usually have a D.J. on the weekends. More of a place for a quiet drink than a club though.
Great old style british pub. Spectacular interior, with ornate ceiling and wooden fittings, over 100 years old. Also serves a great selection of Scottish and world cask ales that changes every day. Usually a good Jazz venue for the Fringe.
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The Guildford Arms
1 W Register StGreat old style british pub. Spectacular interior, with ornate ceiling and wooden fittings, over 100 years old. Also serves a great selection of Scottish and world cask ales that changes every day. Usually a good Jazz venue for the Fringe.
Great local bar with a wide selection of beers. Shows all the major sporting events on big TV's.
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The Cask & Barrel
115 Broughton StGreat local bar with a wide selection of beers. Shows all the major sporting events on big TV's.
Pickles
60 Broughton StDrinks and pickles, whats not to like?
Great selection of cocktails, wines and spirits. Live D.J. every friday and saturday night.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StGreat selection of cocktails, wines and spirits. Live D.J. every friday and saturday night.
'Speakeasy' hidden behind the frontage of a fake barbers shop. Serves fancy cocktails theatrically presented with loads of dry ice and props. A great laugh. Also very opulent and atmospheric surroundings and lots of comfortable seats
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen St'Speakeasy' hidden behind the frontage of a fake barbers shop. Serves fancy cocktails theatrically presented with loads of dry ice and props. A great laugh. Also very opulent and atmospheric surroundings and lots of comfortable seats
The place to be seen in Edinburgh - always someone famous in here on a Saturday night, especially during the festival - although someone usually has to point them out to me.
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Tigerlilly
125 George StThe place to be seen in Edinburgh - always someone famous in here on a Saturday night, especially during the festival - although someone usually has to point them out to me.
The student and young clubbing centre of Edinburgh. All musical tastes covered.
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Cowgate
CowgateThe student and young clubbing centre of Edinburgh. All musical tastes covered.
Open 24 hours and serves food throughout the night - you can get a guest membership for a few pounds.
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Genting Casino
2 Ocean DrOpen 24 hours and serves food throughout the night - you can get a guest membership for a few pounds.
Essentials
24 hour garage in case you forget something essential, or just get the munchies. Also useful for getting a taxi late at night - they all come here to refuel.
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BP
23 Canonmills24 hour garage in case you forget something essential, or just get the munchies. Also useful for getting a taxi late at night - they all come here to refuel.
You'll find practically anything you need here, and only 2 minutes walk away
Open: 7am until 10pm Mon-Sat and 9am-10pm Sun.
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Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StYou'll find practically anything you need here, and only 2 minutes walk away
Open: 7am until 10pm Mon-Sat and 9am-10pm Sun.
Entertainment & Activities
Ornate refurbished Victorian Baths with exercise classes as well as a spa for relaxing
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Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle RoadOrnate refurbished Victorian Baths with exercise classes as well as a spa for relaxing
Shopping
Lots of boutique and arts shops, and charity shops for a bargain. Or artisan coffee/ tea shops for relaxing.
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Raeburn Place
Raeburn PlaceLots of boutique and arts shops, and charity shops for a bargain. Or artisan coffee/ tea shops for relaxing.
Antique flea shops and posh art galleries rub shoulders with historied watchmakers, and boutique jewellers and upholsters. Great for a rummage for everything from an original art piece to a set of antique door knobs or a shabby chic dresser.
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Dundas Street
Dundas StreetAntique flea shops and posh art galleries rub shoulders with historied watchmakers, and boutique jewellers and upholsters. Great for a rummage for everything from an original art piece to a set of antique door knobs or a shabby chic dresser.
Famous Department store for all the designed label clothes. They have a sale a couple of times a year with huge discounts.
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Harvey Nichols
Famous Department store for all the designed label clothes. They have a sale a couple of times a year with huge discounts.
Street with all the designer shops in one place, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Reiss and Harvey Nicholls among others
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Multrees Walk
Multrees WalkStreet with all the designer shops in one place, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Reiss and Harvey Nicholls among others
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Vinyl Villains
5 Elm RowSecond hand vinyl and cd's.
Auction house with regular art, antique and jewellery auction, often with a Scottish theme.
Lyon & Turnbull
33 Broughton PlAuction house with regular art, antique and jewellery auction, often with a Scottish theme.