Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Bijou Bistro
2 Restalrig Rdhome cooked food, great breakfasts, 5 minutes walk
Beautiful atmospheric waterside bar and restaurant great for seafood lovers
275 locals recommend
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreBeautiful atmospheric waterside bar and restaurant great for seafood lovers
Beautiful bakery and cafe for the best pastries in town
259 locals recommend
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdBeautiful bakery and cafe for the best pastries in town
Cafe in the best alternative arts venue in town! You can also drop into a trapeze class, see an exhibition or browse their amazing Flea Markets and Vintage sales on the weekends. Great for kids, lots of space and light.
66 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StCafe in the best alternative arts venue in town! You can also drop into a trapeze class, see an exhibition or browse their amazing Flea Markets and Vintage sales on the weekends. Great for kids, lots of space and light.
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
breathtaking views and only half hours hike to the top
beautiful views, stretching sand, great ice creams and plenty of folk enjoying the promenade. Great wee childrens play area and good cafes. Its on a direct bus from our place too!
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 Promenadebeautiful views, stretching sand, great ice creams and plenty of folk enjoying the promenade. Great wee childrens play area and good cafes. Its on a direct bus from our place too!
Arts & Culture
Small gallery at the gates to Holyrood Palace in the stunning setting of Holyrood park
45 locals recommend
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Small gallery at the gates to Holyrood Palace in the stunning setting of Holyrood park
A must for contemporary architecture lovers or anyone interested in Scottish history. Tours of the parliament available. There is a wonderful children's creche which your kids can enjoy whilst you visit the parliament or take quiet time in the cafe.
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
A must for contemporary architecture lovers or anyone interested in Scottish history. Tours of the parliament available. There is a wonderful children's creche which your kids can enjoy whilst you visit the parliament or take quiet time in the cafe.
Essentials
Eco friendly hotspot for vegetarian , vegan, local and ethically sourced foods. Fresh fruit and veg, a chilled section for ready to eat and frozen foods too.
165 locals recommend
Real Foods
37 Broughton StEco friendly hotspot for vegetarian , vegan, local and ethically sourced foods. Fresh fruit and veg, a chilled section for ready to eat and frozen foods too.
Tattie Shaws
35 Elm RowTraditional greengrocers
Ethical workers co-op selling organic and locally sourced groceries, bring your own containers to be really green! Friendly staff, a beautiful street by The Meadows, make your weekly shop into a pleasure not a chore and save the planet too.
18 locals recommend
The New Leaf Co-op
23 Argyle PlEthical workers co-op selling organic and locally sourced groceries, bring your own containers to be really green! Friendly staff, a beautiful street by The Meadows, make your weekly shop into a pleasure not a chore and save the planet too.
Shopping
The Cats Miaou
36 Elm RowBeautiful ethical gifts, organic clothing, cards
Entertainment & Activities
Traditional Victorian swimming pool with steam room and gym
40 locals recommend
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceTraditional Victorian swimming pool with steam room and gym