Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Enjoy organic food & wine? Earthy's fabulous restaurant & shop at Canonmills, situated beside the Water of Leith. No 8 bus, ask driver to let you of at Canonmills. Botanic Gardens is 5 mins walk away.
87 locals recommend
Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsEnjoy organic food & wine? Earthy's fabulous restaurant & shop at Canonmills, situated beside the Water of Leith. No 8 bus, ask driver to let you of at Canonmills. Botanic Gardens is 5 mins walk away.
Enjoy steaks & burgers? This cute wee diner has been serving fine food for over 40 years & is still going strong. Licensed & friendly.
38 locals recommend
Bells Diner
7 St Stephen StEnjoy steaks & burgers? This cute wee diner has been serving fine food for over 40 years & is still going strong. Licensed & friendly.
Fresh seafood / excellent fish restaurant. Traditional /folk /jazz music sessions most nights. Wander along cycle path to Leith Village (approx 1.5 miles) or take 14 bus & alight at Great Junction St.
275 locals recommend
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreFresh seafood / excellent fish restaurant. Traditional /folk /jazz music sessions most nights. Wander along cycle path to Leith Village (approx 1.5 miles) or take 14 bus & alight at Great Junction St.
Essentials
This is our closest supermarket. 5 mins walk along cycle path, turn right onto cycle path and follow blue signs.
104 locals recommend
Morrisons
Portobello RoadThis is our closest supermarket. 5 mins walk along cycle path, turn right onto cycle path and follow blue signs.
Everything Else
A modern, decent sized swimming pool, with Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room, badminton courts & gym. 5 mins along cycle path. Approx £5 per swim.
6 locals recommend
Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
92 Pilton DrA modern, decent sized swimming pool, with Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room, badminton courts & gym. 5 mins along cycle path. Approx £5 per swim.
Sightseeing
Beautiful at any time of year & it's free entry. The Botanic gardens also have some interesting Glass Houses (charges apply here) a couple of ok cafes & restaurant. 8 bus goes past East gate.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful at any time of year & it's free entry. The Botanic gardens also have some interesting Glass Houses (charges apply here) a couple of ok cafes & restaurant. 8 bus goes past East gate.
The Water of Leith runs from the Ratho at the west of the city (airport) to the historic port of Leith, & passes through several old villages on the way. A lovely way to explore the city.
109 locals recommend
Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdThe Water of Leith runs from the Ratho at the west of the city (airport) to the historic port of Leith, & passes through several old villages on the way. A lovely way to explore the city.