Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StGreat coffee and atmosphere.
All things internal displayed in Playfair's original 1830's building, not for the faint of heart.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museos de la Sala de Cirujanos
Nicolson StreetAll things internal displayed in Playfair's original 1830's building, not for the faint of heart.
For the best cityscape view, put your boots on and blow away the cobwebs. On a good day you can see the Forth Rail Bridge. Around an hour or so to the summit and back from the front door.
1859 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthur's Seat
For the best cityscape view, put your boots on and blow away the cobwebs. On a good day you can see the Forth Rail Bridge. Around an hour or so to the summit and back from the front door.
Fantastic gardens and plants, with the fattest squirrels in town. Don't forget to take nuts.
1227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico Real de Edimburgo
Arboretum PlaceFantastic gardens and plants, with the fattest squirrels in town. Don't forget to take nuts.
Everything Else
Incredible collection of early stringed instruments, spinnets, clavichords, harpsichords, dulcimers etc. An Edinburgh gem. Don't forget to visit the eliptical recital room.
St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments
50 Niddry StreetIncredible collection of early stringed instruments, spinnets, clavichords, harpsichords, dulcimers etc. An Edinburgh gem. Don't forget to visit the eliptical recital room.
Used to be the best swim pool in town but now a world class craft gallery, I've almost forgiven them for the change of use.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary StUsed to be the best swim pool in town but now a world class craft gallery, I've almost forgiven them for the change of use.
Food Scene
Best burgers and fries in town. Serves lunch til 5pm. Everything else is good too but the burger has my heart.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeBest burgers and fries in town. Serves lunch til 5pm. Everything else is good too but the burger has my heart.
Top curry, informal dining and smiley staff. Tarka Dahl, any lamb and brinjal bhaji if you need inspiration.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson SquareTop curry, informal dining and smiley staff. Tarka Dahl, any lamb and brinjal bhaji if you need inspiration.
After a stroll along the beach this is the best cafe with glorious homemade cakes and coffee.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Beach House
57 Bath StAfter a stroll along the beach this is the best cafe with glorious homemade cakes and coffee.
Arts & Culture
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StGreat gallery and first class shows
Beautiful space, great art and on route to home, can't go wrong really.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ingleby Gallery
33 Barony StBeautiful space, great art and on route to home, can't go wrong really.
Check out the Turkish baths with marble massage slabs.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadeCheck out the Turkish baths with marble massage slabs.
Piscina Real de la Mancomunidad
21 Dalkeith Rd50m freestyle heaven
Best dance performance venue in town.
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro del Festival
13-29 Nicolson StBest dance performance venue in town.
An informal, BYOB local venue that hosts the best International music in Edinburgh. Email 42music42 at musician.org to receive upcoming dates and get there 7.30pm prompt for a front row seat/sofa.
42 Royal Park Terrace
An informal, BYOB local venue that hosts the best International music in Edinburgh. Email 42music42 at musician.org to receive upcoming dates and get there 7.30pm prompt for a front row seat/sofa.
Essentials
Saturday morning (only) festival of local edible goodies to savour
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de agricultores de Edimburgo
Castle TerraceSaturday morning (only) festival of local edible goodies to savour
Wonderful artisan bakery, great for brunch.
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdWonderful artisan bakery, great for brunch.
Nearest local grocery store and local shopping centre. Also nearest glass and textiles recycling
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceNearest local grocery store and local shopping centre. Also nearest glass and textiles recycling
Drinks & Nightlife
Stunning Victorian interior with lively punters, easy West End bar.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StStunning Victorian interior with lively punters, easy West End bar.
The best recent addition to the local neighbourhood, great food, drink and eclectic clientele. Just drop in if you need some vittles.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlThe best recent addition to the local neighbourhood, great food, drink and eclectic clientele. Just drop in if you need some vittles.
Superb music Monday evenings at the Traverse Theatre Bar, courtesy of Douglas and Jane-Ann, our friends from the Music House.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StSuperb music Monday evenings at the Traverse Theatre Bar, courtesy of Douglas and Jane-Ann, our friends from the Music House.
Shopping
While away an afternoon browsing vintage stores and galleries in St.Stephens St and Raeburn Place. Also http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/ sundays only.
350 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stockbridge
While away an afternoon browsing vintage stores and galleries in St.Stephens St and Raeburn Place. Also http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/ sundays only.
Independent wine merchants, great selection and knowledgable staff.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdIndependent wine merchants, great selection and knowledgable staff.
Contemporary craft and gifts by Scottish Makers wonderful, informative staff.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Concrete Wardrobe
50A Broughton StContemporary craft and gifts by Scottish Makers wonderful, informative staff.