Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdGreat atmosphere and live music on a Sunday evening.
Mr Eion Coffee Roaster
9 Dean Park StGreat coffee to take away.
Wonderful food, staff and it is BYOB. You need to book as it is cosy... and popular!
75 locals recommend
Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove StWonderful food, staff and it is BYOB. You need to book as it is cosy... and popular!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bon Vivant
4-6 Dean StreetIf you like wine...
The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlA local pub, always busy and a good mix of folk
Parks & Nature
You can buy a coffee, look at the castle and watch the world go by...
256 locals recommend
Inverleith Park
You can buy a coffee, look at the castle and watch the world go by...
It has everything for everyone. Outside and indoor space, exhibitions, a great cafe and restaurant and there are often lots of activities and events taking place. Plus it is free!
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceIt has everything for everyone. Outside and indoor space, exhibitions, a great cafe and restaurant and there are often lots of activities and events taking place. Plus it is free!
Head to Porty Beach for an ice-cream and stroll on the beach. The Skylark Cafe does great food and often has events on.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeHead to Porty Beach for an ice-cream and stroll on the beach. The Skylark Cafe does great food and often has events on.
Arts & Culture
A lovely walk down the river, through beautiful Dean Village and into Modern One and Two (opposite sides of the road). There are great cafes, outside space and exhibitions galore.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdA lovely walk down the river, through beautiful Dean Village and into Modern One and Two (opposite sides of the road). There are great cafes, outside space and exhibitions galore.
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely Victorian Swimming baths with sauna and steam room. recently renovated.
48 locals recommend
Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle RoadLovely Victorian Swimming baths with sauna and steam room. recently renovated.
Getting Around
Bus no. 23 and 27 both head into town regularly - Princes St, Waverley Train Station, The National Museum, The Royal Mile, The Meadows, The University and beyond.
7 locals recommend
Brandon Terrace
Brandon TerraceBus no. 23 and 27 both head into town regularly - Princes St, Waverley Train Station, The National Museum, The Royal Mile, The Meadows, The University and beyond.
Essentials
Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsGreat local and organic produce. Lovey cafe too.