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The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Beautiful place to visit in spring/summer
1227 residents recomanen
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Beautiful place to visit in spring/summer
A small coffee offering a great breakfast, lots of sandwiches and homemade cakes plus daily changing specials. Nice atmosphere for coffee, tea and a chat.
48 residents recomanen
Crumbs
1A Logie Green RdA small coffee offering a great breakfast, lots of sandwiches and homemade cakes plus daily changing specials. Nice atmosphere for coffee, tea and a chat.
Scottish produce highlights the Modern menu of this upscale fine dining restaurant.
76 residents recomanen
New Chapter
18 Eyre PlScottish produce highlights the Modern menu of this upscale fine dining restaurant.
Artisan cupcake bakery and tearoom with traditional and exotic flavours. Fantastic brunch and lunch options
118 residents recomanen
Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas StArtisan cupcake bakery and tearoom with traditional and exotic flavours. Fantastic brunch and lunch options
A gorgeous redbrick building- evocative of Glasgow- opens up to reveal one of Edinburgh's most special spaces. The murals within show some fabulous scenes of Scottish history, and the portraits on display are of immense historical value- everything from Holbein to Titian has found a place in these hallowed halls. There are frequent new exhibitions too- showing of the best of growing talent!
523 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional de Retrats d'Escòcia
1 Queen StA gorgeous redbrick building- evocative of Glasgow- opens up to reveal one of Edinburgh's most special spaces. The murals within show some fabulous scenes of Scottish history, and the portraits on display are of immense historical value- everything from Holbein to Titian has found a place in these hallowed halls. There are frequent new exhibitions too- showing of the best of growing talent!
The hill itself has amazing views over the city and is home to the Collective contemporary art gallery and the unfinished National Monument. A great short uphill walk to escape the busy city.
1098 residents recomanen
Calton Hill
Calton HillThe hill itself has amazing views over the city and is home to the Collective contemporary art gallery and the unfinished National Monument. A great short uphill walk to escape the busy city.
The ox Edinburgh is a gastropub. Offers outstanding Sunday roasts as well as small plates and upmarket bar meals during the week.
87 residents recomanen
The OX
49-51 London StThe ox Edinburgh is a gastropub. Offers outstanding Sunday roasts as well as small plates and upmarket bar meals during the week.
Simple, modern restaurant open all day for breakfast, snacks and full meals made with local produce
140 residents recomanen
The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlSimple, modern restaurant open all day for breakfast, snacks and full meals made with local produce
Cosy, low-lit bar dotted with vintage items, serving spirits, single malt whiskies and cocktails.
131 residents recomanen
The Last Word Saloon
44 St Stephen StCosy, low-lit bar dotted with vintage items, serving spirits, single malt whiskies and cocktails.
Pocket-sized restaurant in Stockbridge, with a reputation as one of the best places for Thai in Edinburgh.
75 residents recomanen
Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StPocket-sized restaurant in Stockbridge, with a reputation as one of the best places for Thai in Edinburgh.
One of the best Italian’s in Edinburgh. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Good to drop in for coffees/breakfasts all week as well as dinner at weekends.
46 residents recomanen
Di Giorgio
1 Brandon TerraceOne of the best Italian’s in Edinburgh. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Good to drop in for coffees/breakfasts all week as well as dinner at weekends.