Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Little known bakery with well made Scottish bakery goods like scotch pies, macaroni pies, sausage rolls, pasties and sweet treats.
Edinburgh Bakehouse
101 Newington RoadLittle known bakery with well made Scottish bakery goods like scotch pies, macaroni pies, sausage rolls, pasties and sweet treats.
Really tasty brunches, good cocktail selection and friendly service. We recommend the French toast!
35 locals recommend
Southpour
1-5 Newington RdReally tasty brunches, good cocktail selection and friendly service. We recommend the French toast!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for socialising over a draft beer and huge portion of nachos.
45 locals recommend
The Auld Hoose
19 Forth StGreat for socialising over a draft beer and huge portion of nachos.
Parks & Nature
So close to the flat, a walk up Arthur's seat on a bright day is a great way to spend your afternoon. If you don't fancy going all the way up, take a walk along the crags or around Holyrood Park instead.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
So close to the flat, a walk up Arthur's seat on a bright day is a great way to spend your afternoon. If you don't fancy going all the way up, take a walk along the crags or around Holyrood Park instead.
You'll see the meadows full of BBQ-ers on a sunny summer day, and there are always plenty of runners and dog walkers around too. The paths are lined with trees, it's a lovely quiet spot in the middle of a busy city. Listen out for buskers too!
12 locals recommend
Meadows Tennis Courts
You'll see the meadows full of BBQ-ers on a sunny summer day, and there are always plenty of runners and dog walkers around too. The paths are lined with trees, it's a lovely quiet spot in the middle of a busy city. Listen out for buskers too!
Sightseeing
National Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in Scottish and world history, engineering or science. Take the lift up to the rooftop terrace for the best views of the city from within the city itself.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in Scottish and world history, engineering or science. Take the lift up to the rooftop terrace for the best views of the city from within the city itself.
Arts & Culture
If you get chance to see the BP exhibition it's well worth a look! The cafe also serves really tasty lunches at affordable prices for its city centre location.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StIf you get chance to see the BP exhibition it's well worth a look! The cafe also serves really tasty lunches at affordable prices for its city centre location.
Fantastic selection of high quality productions. If you have a student card, you can get tickets on the day of a performance for just £10 if there are any seats left. We've had £90 seats for £10 before
154 locals recommend
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StFantastic selection of high quality productions. If you have a student card, you can get tickets on the day of a performance for just £10 if there are any seats left. We've had £90 seats for £10 before
Shopping
Vintage clothing and accessories - a treasure trove of all things old.
88 locals recommend
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketVintage clothing and accessories - a treasure trove of all things old.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StVery close and convenient mini supermarket.
A bit cheaper than Sainsburys and with a bit more choice. They start discounted fresh fruit and food from about 7pm!
490 locals recommend
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkA bit cheaper than Sainsburys and with a bit more choice. They start discounted fresh fruit and food from about 7pm!