Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great authentic food, reasonably priced and just a hop and a skip from our place.
8 locals recommend
Jashans
1-2 Moat DrGreat authentic food, reasonably priced and just a hop and a skip from our place.
Not a coffee shop, a tea shop. Scarily knowledgable staff with fabulous selection of loose teas. Lovely to sit in and watch the busy world rumble by.
7 locals recommend
PekoeTea
11 Leith WalkNot a coffee shop, a tea shop. Scarily knowledgable staff with fabulous selection of loose teas. Lovely to sit in and watch the busy world rumble by.
Hidden under the church of St Andrew's and St George's West, this cafe is well priced, welcoming, quiet and right in the centre of town. It serves homemade, delicious food and helps the local community.
Undercroft Cafe
13 - 17 George StHidden under the church of St Andrew's and St George's West, this cafe is well priced, welcoming, quiet and right in the centre of town. It serves homemade, delicious food and helps the local community.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere, local brews and within staggering distance from our place.
126 locals recommend
The Caley Sample Room
42-58 Angle Park TerraceGreat atmosphere, local brews and within staggering distance from our place.
Fabulous old independent pub with a ridiculously good selection of spirits and Whiskies. Iconic in Edinburgh.
95 locals recommend
Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdFabulous old independent pub with a ridiculously good selection of spirits and Whiskies. Iconic in Edinburgh.
Authentic, traditional wee pub right next to the castle. Great atmosphere, good food and really cosy.
14 locals recommend
Ensign Ewart
521-523 LawnmarketAuthentic, traditional wee pub right next to the castle. Great atmosphere, good food and really cosy.
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
Some of the best views in Edinburgh and across to Fife.
A wee bit of history just to the south of Edinburgh. Lovely old cottages and great hiking trails leading to the top of the Pentland Hills. Views for 40miles on good days. Get there on a number 4 bus from right outside our place.
Swanston Village
A wee bit of history just to the south of Edinburgh. Lovely old cottages and great hiking trails leading to the top of the Pentland Hills. Views for 40miles on good days. Get there on a number 4 bus from right outside our place.
Pentland Hills
Great Trails, great views (up to 40miles on a good day).
Lovely Royal Gardens with beautiful displays and a whole host of events throughout the year.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLovely Royal Gardens with beautiful displays and a whole host of events throughout the year.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Dry ski slope offering equipment hire. The number 4 bus has its terminus at the lower entrance but be prepared for a bit of a walk up the hill!
42 locals recommend
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadGreat Dry ski slope offering equipment hire. The number 4 bus has its terminus at the lower entrance but be prepared for a bit of a walk up the hill!
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StGreat small cinema with old school atmosphere. Good bar too.
Good place for bike hire, not too pricy and good bikes. Friendly, knowledgable staff.
18 locals recommend
Biketrax
2 Lochrin PlGood place for bike hire, not too pricy and good bikes. Friendly, knowledgable staff.
World Of Bowling
10 New Market RdBook online for best deals. Great fun and just along the road.
Sightseeing
Lovely old pub with a log fire making for a wonderful cosy atmosphere. Nice selection of ales and spirits. Leads onto a river walk with a hidden wee waterfall. Just South of Edinburgh but well worth the trip in good weather.
11 locals recommend
The Flotterstone Inn
Lovely old pub with a log fire making for a wonderful cosy atmosphere. Nice selection of ales and spirits. Leads onto a river walk with a hidden wee waterfall. Just South of Edinburgh but well worth the trip in good weather.
Arts & Culture
Fabulous, free, large museum with ever changing exhibits. Avoid the cafe's though...overpriced, understaffed and poorly laid out. Take a packed lunch instead or head out to Bobby's cafe or Rudi's on Forrest Road when you're done...
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Fabulous, free, large museum with ever changing exhibits. Avoid the cafe's though...overpriced, understaffed and poorly laid out. Take a packed lunch instead or head out to Bobby's cafe or Rudi's on Forrest Road when you're done...
Essentials
All the essentials (plus a whole load of other seasonal goods). Scotland has a carrier bag charge so we keep bags for you in the drawer in the kitchen island...just remember them before you go.
229 locals recommend
Lidl
Dalry RoadAll the essentials (plus a whole load of other seasonal goods). Scotland has a carrier bag charge so we keep bags for you in the drawer in the kitchen island...just remember them before you go.