Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlIncredible quiche!
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdDelicious breads and pastries
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadHomegrown produce of the highest order- delicious
Eating Plus
118 Spring GardensGreat little Chinese takeaway- roast duck is a must
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeBlow the budget for a roast shellfish platter- phenomenal quality
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StBUY ALL OF THEIR DOUGHNUTS
Drinks & Nightlife
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlGreat food and drink selection
Hemma
75 Holyrood RdCasual and cool space- great with kids
Maximum capacity 100 so it can get really busy but a great venue and space for late night revelry
50 residents recomanen
Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateMaximum capacity 100 so it can get really busy but a great venue and space for late night revelry
Parks & Nature
Iconic extinct volcano with beautiful and expansive grounds. Aim for Salisbury Crags (the flatter part) if the peak seems too much!
280 residents recomanen
Parc de Holyrood
Queen's DriveIconic extinct volcano with beautiful and expansive grounds. Aim for Salisbury Crags (the flatter part) if the peak seems too much!
Dunbars Close Garden
137 CanongateHidden away on the most famous street in the city!
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlacePerfect picnic spot
Wide sandy beach that is made for fish and chips and ice creams
447 residents recomanen
Passeig de la platja de Portobello
1 PromenadeWide sandy beach that is made for fish and chips and ice creams
Arts & Culture
Gets busy at lunchtime but lots of space to sit and eat (take your own food and sit at one of the tables to the side of the cafe to save a few pounds!) Make sure to catch the millennium clock just after the hour, every hour and also make your way up to the very top of the museum for great views over Edinburgh
1378 residents recomanen
National Museum of Scotland
Gets busy at lunchtime but lots of space to sit and eat (take your own food and sit at one of the tables to the side of the cafe to save a few pounds!) Make sure to catch the millennium clock just after the hour, every hour and also make your way up to the very top of the museum for great views over Edinburgh
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceLarge supermarket with pharmacy. TK Maxx and Poundstores nearby
Getting Around
Loads of buses both into town and going out towards Portobello and East Lothian. £1.50 single journey, £4 day ticket. No change given
10 residents recomanen
London Road
London RoadLoads of buses both into town and going out towards Portobello and East Lothian. £1.50 single journey, £4 day ticket. No change given
Sightseeing
Calton Hill
Calton HillBrilliant views over Princes Street and city centre