Guidebook for Edinburgh
Neighborhoods
Leith used to be a town and port on it's own but it was so prosperous Edinburgh took it over. It's a vibrant place full of lovely bars cafes, restaurants and quirky shops. The leith shore is picturesque and we get the odd cruise shop docking at Ocean Terminal where the Royal yacht Britannia resides. Well worth a visit
162 locals recommend
Leith
Leith used to be a town and port on it's own but it was so prosperous Edinburgh took it over. It's a vibrant place full of lovely bars cafes, restaurants and quirky shops. The leith shore is picturesque and we get the odd cruise shop docking at Ocean Terminal where the Royal yacht Britannia resides. Well worth a visit
Portobello is a bus ride away (around six stops) It's a lovely beach with bars cafes restaurants and shops. A favourite bar of mine is The Guild of Foresters. If you want to go a little further north Berwick and Dunbar on the East Coast is lovely accessible by bus
99 locals recommend
Portobello
Portobello is a bus ride away (around six stops) It's a lovely beach with bars cafes restaurants and shops. A favourite bar of mine is The Guild of Foresters. If you want to go a little further north Berwick and Dunbar on the East Coast is lovely accessible by bus
Sightseeing
The Royal Mile and Old Town is around a 15 minute walk from our house. On the way you pass Holyrood Palace, The Scottish Parliament. The back drop is Arthur Seat an extinct Volcano set in parkland with Lochs and wildlife. Climb to the top and see the whole city below you (45 mins to an hour) to the top. Carry on up the Royal Mile to The High Street Castle and Princess Street beyond.
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillSteeped in History great day out
If it's raining enjoyable afternoon can be spent here.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdIf it's raining enjoyable afternoon can be spent here.
Not far from the house climb to the top 30-40 mins and expect magnificent views over Edinburgh
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Not far from the house climb to the top 30-40 mins and expect magnificent views over Edinburgh
Food scene
The safari Lounge on London Road is a lovely place to eat and drink. 5 minute walk from the house.
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlThis is a micro brewery just behind London Road (all food and drink Gluten Free) beers and lagers brewed on the premises also nice wines and Gluten Free Food.
16 locals recommend
Bellfield Brewery & Tap Room
46 Stanley PlaceThis is a micro brewery just behind London Road (all food and drink Gluten Free) beers and lagers brewed on the premises also nice wines and Gluten Free Food.
Gautam's
13-14 Dalziel PlGhutams Indian Restuarant 5 minute walk. Good food and nice service.
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdGuest favourite for tasty breakfast.
3 course Italian lunch in an old established Italian restaurant.
7.60 best value for miles around
16 locals recommend
Jolly
9 Elm Row3 course Italian lunch in an old established Italian restaurant.
7.60 best value for miles around