Guidebook for Edinburgh

Eileen
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Shopping

Meets most shopping needs without going into the city centre - a large supermarket (Sainsburys), banks, pharmacy, stationers, travel agents, coffee shop, food court, post box, photo booths etc.
7 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
O2 Shop Edinburgh - Cameron Toll
6 Lady Rd
7 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Meets most shopping needs without going into the city centre - a large supermarket (Sainsburys), banks, pharmacy, stationers, travel agents, coffee shop, food court, post box, photo booths etc.
It is the nearest post office.
Inch Post Office
It is the nearest post office.
Has pretty much everything, Sainsbury's supermarket is open late.
45 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
6 Lady Rd
45 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Has pretty much everything, Sainsbury's supermarket is open late.

Everything Else

The King's Buildings belong to the University of Edinburgh. Many departments are here including engineering. It would take about 10 minutes to walk it there.
King's Buildings House
The King's Buildings belong to the University of Edinburgh. Many departments are here including engineering. It would take about 10 minutes to walk it there.
The nearest hospital which also has a teaching department owned by the University of Edinburgh. It would take 20-25 minutes to walk it there.
29 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Old Dalkeith Rd
29 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The nearest hospital which also has a teaching department owned by the University of Edinburgh. It would take 20-25 minutes to walk it there.
Right on my doorstep, this nature reserve is a wonderful way of escaping from the city. Farm land nearby has horses and sheep. The nature reserve has a burn (stream) and a visitors' centre too.
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L-Ermitaġġ ta 'Braid u Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Hermitage of Braid
24 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Right on my doorstep, this nature reserve is a wonderful way of escaping from the city. Farm land nearby has horses and sheep. The nature reserve has a burn (stream) and a visitors' centre too.
For the golf lover! Nearest golf course with driving range, golf shop and coffee shop.
10 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Braid Hills Golf Course
27 Braid Hills Approach
10 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
For the golf lover! Nearest golf course with driving range, golf shop and coffee shop.
For the hill walker and outdoors lover! Walking to suit all abilities. There are reservoirs as well as the hills. I can lend you an Ordnance Survey map of the area to ensure you do not get lost!
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Il-Park Reġjonali tal-Pentland Hills
121 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
For the hill walker and outdoors lover! Walking to suit all abilities. There are reservoirs as well as the hills. I can lend you an Ordnance Survey map of the area to ensure you do not get lost!
For the beach lover! Sandy beach with promenade. A choice of cafes for refreshments.
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Promenade tal-Plażża ta 'Portobello
1 Promenade
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For the beach lover! Sandy beach with promenade. A choice of cafes for refreshments.
Cramond Island is joined to the mainland by a causeway so you need to know the times of the tide in order to cross safely. Cramond beach has lot of shells to collect, a long promenade and cafes/pubs.
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Cramond Island
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Cramond Island is joined to the mainland by a causeway so you need to know the times of the tide in order to cross safely. Cramond beach has lot of shells to collect, a long promenade and cafes/pubs.

Sightseeing

A ruined medieval castle where Mary Queen of Scots stayed. http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyabout.htm?PropID=pl_123&PropName=Craigmillar%20Castle
58 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Kastell ta 'Craigmillar
Craigmillar Castle Road
58 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A ruined medieval castle where Mary Queen of Scots stayed. http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyabout.htm?PropID=pl_123&PropName=Craigmillar%20Castle
Underground caves. Tours by appointment only. Entry price £7.50. http://www.gilmertoncove.org.uk/
14 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Gilmerton Cove
16 Drum St
14 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Underground caves. Tours by appointment only. Entry price £7.50. http://www.gilmertoncove.org.uk/
For the whisky lover! Nearest distillery to Edinburgh. Tours available.
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Glenkinchie Distillery
30 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
For the whisky lover! Nearest distillery to Edinburgh. Tours available.
If you love nature it is very easy to get to and next to Dobbies garden centre with a restaurant and food hall.
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Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
24 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
If you love nature it is very easy to get to and next to Dobbies garden centre with a restaurant and food hall.

Food Scene

A bar specialising in whisky but also haggis. The food is excellent. A gem just off the Royal Mile. You don't have to eat, you can just drink. Book in advance to be sure of a table.
28 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn St
28 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A bar specialising in whisky but also haggis. The food is excellent. A gem just off the Royal Mile. You don't have to eat, you can just drink. Book in advance to be sure of a table.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's a pub, a restaurant and a very cosy social place. Fireplace, armchairs, quaint and worth a visit!
54 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith Rd
54 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
It's a pub, a restaurant and a very cosy social place. Fireplace, armchairs, quaint and worth a visit!
Serves food and drink in a nice atmosphere and right next to the bus stop to come home!
35 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Southpour
1-5 Newington Rd
35 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Serves food and drink in a nice atmosphere and right next to the bus stop to come home!