Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Arthur's seat is a mountain within the city. The views in all directions are spectacular, and the panorama of the city unrivalled.
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Arthur's Seat
Arthur's seat is a mountain within the city. The views in all directions are spectacular, and the panorama of the city unrivalled.
The Meadows is where the south side of the city hangs out on a summer's day. There three children's play areas, tennis courts, and several cafes and delicatessens close by for that essential summer picnic.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveThe Meadows is where the south side of the city hangs out on a summer's day. There three children's play areas, tennis courts, and several cafes and delicatessens close by for that essential summer picnic.
Princes Street Gardens is to Edinburgh what Central Park is to New York... A pair of lungs within the city centre, a place of relaxation and always... that view! - of the castle towering overhead. Unique and unforgettable. Great children's playpark at the west end of the gardens!
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street Gardens is to Edinburgh what Central Park is to New York... A pair of lungs within the city centre, a place of relaxation and always... that view! - of the castle towering overhead. Unique and unforgettable. Great children's playpark at the west end of the gardens!
Hop off the bus at Portobello beach and enjoy a stroll on the promenade
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeHop off the bus at Portobello beach and enjoy a stroll on the promenade
Arts & Culture
Local Arts hub, also with local beer and gin distilleries, something for everyone.
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Summerhall
Local Arts hub, also with local beer and gin distilleries, something for everyone.
Regular exhibitions of local and international artists- well worth a visit!
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdRegular exhibitions of local and international artists- well worth a visit!
Within a 200 metre "strip", Lothian Road hosts The Usher Hall, (Edinburgh's premier symphonic concert hall), The Lyceum and Traverse Theatres and The Filmhouse, Edinburgh's premiere art-cinema. And less than 5 minutes walk away from these venues there is the King's Theatre, a backbone of the Edinburgh International Festival and the Cameo Cinema, another hugely popular art-house cinema.
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Lothian Road
Lothian RoadWithin a 200 metre "strip", Lothian Road hosts The Usher Hall, (Edinburgh's premier symphonic concert hall), The Lyceum and Traverse Theatres and The Filmhouse, Edinburgh's premiere art-cinema. And less than 5 minutes walk away from these venues there is the King's Theatre, a backbone of the Edinburgh International Festival and the Cameo Cinema, another hugely popular art-house cinema.
Fantastic rainy day activity for kids and adults alike! See the life size dinosaur skeleton on the ground floor. Also really interesting Scottish antiquities.
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National Museum of Scotland station
Fantastic rainy day activity for kids and adults alike! See the life size dinosaur skeleton on the ground floor. Also really interesting Scottish antiquities.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Jazz Bar is an A-list music venue (it is featured in Downbeat magazines list of top jazz clubs in the world!), featuring the very best of jazz and acoustic music. With an unrivalled cosmopolitan and friendly atmosphere, it's so hip, the staff go there on their nights off. Is there any greater accolade?
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The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StThe Jazz Bar is an A-list music venue (it is featured in Downbeat magazines list of top jazz clubs in the world!), featuring the very best of jazz and acoustic music. With an unrivalled cosmopolitan and friendly atmosphere, it's so hip, the staff go there on their nights off. Is there any greater accolade?
Famous traditional music pub, music every night, great atmosphere
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdFamous traditional music pub, music every night, great atmosphere
Café Royal
A great cultural hub and hangout to enjoy a beer or exhibit
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Summerhall
A great cultural hub and hangout to enjoy a beer or exhibit
The Dome
14 George StBeautiful old bank building to enjoy a cocktail or a meal
Sightseeing
The Castle one of several "must-visit" attractions in Edinburgh: in equal parts a war museum, military barracks, functioning state buildings and national monument. The Castle's history in inextricably linked with the history of Scotland.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe Castle one of several "must-visit" attractions in Edinburgh: in equal parts a war museum, military barracks, functioning state buildings and national monument. The Castle's history in inextricably linked with the history of Scotland.
Climb the Scott monument in Princes Street Gardens for a stunning view over the city (£5 approx)
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Scott Monument
Climb the Scott monument in Princes Street Gardens for a stunning view over the city (£5 approx)
One of the first planned city designs, Edinburgh's New Town features some of the most beautiful architecture of the city. The location of so much of the discourse and discovery of the Scottish Enlightenment, The New Town is an architectural delight, fully deserving its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander round the streets and be amazed.
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Edinburgh Old Town
One of the first planned city designs, Edinburgh's New Town features some of the most beautiful architecture of the city. The location of so much of the discourse and discovery of the Scottish Enlightenment, The New Town is an architectural delight, fully deserving its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander round the streets and be amazed.
Essentials
Margiotta "Piccolo" Mayfield Road
86 Mayfield RdFor all your local essentials including wine and beer
Food Scene
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeHigh quality seafood, for a special treat!
Marmaris
35 Clerk StBest Kebabs in Edinburgh
Kweilin Potterrow
26-30 PotterrowUpmarket chinese food, one of the best in Edinburgh
Great kids menu with activity sheet and colouring pens provided!
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Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StGreat kids menu with activity sheet and colouring pens provided!
Try get a booking for Sunday afternoon, quality live jazz music and fantastic food, have a nice walk along the shore in Leith afterwards.
The Shore Apartment
49/1 ShoreTry get a booking for Sunday afternoon, quality live jazz music and fantastic food, have a nice walk along the shore in Leith afterwards.
One Square
1 Festival SquareGreat for a quick bite before a show at Usher Hall
Shopping
Check out the views from the top floor cafe and bar! Live music occasionally on weekend evenings.
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Harvey Nichols
Check out the views from the top floor cafe and bar! Live music occasionally on weekend evenings.
Antiques & Stuff
102 CausewaysideHappy hunting! Get a keepsake with a difference
The best of local organic produce, every Saturday 10-14.00 approx. The Edinburgh Farmers’ Market takes place on Castle Terrace under the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Listed by Lloyd Grossman as one of the World’s Best Farmers’ Markets and now in it’s 17th year, we have a huge variety of fresh local produce from over 40 specialist producers. The majority of stallholders grow or rear what they sell.
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Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Castle TerraceThe best of local organic produce, every Saturday 10-14.00 approx. The Edinburgh Farmers’ Market takes place on Castle Terrace under the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Listed by Lloyd Grossman as one of the World’s Best Farmers’ Markets and now in it’s 17th year, we have a huge variety of fresh local produce from over 40 specialist producers. The majority of stallholders grow or rear what they sell.