Alison’s guidebook

Alison
Alison’s guidebook

Food & drink scene

A great variety of food right on your doorstep - all of the establishments listed are within a 10min walk unless otherwise stated. Stockbridge has venues for most world cuisine. From cosy cafes and great independent wine bars to elegant restaurants.
A great local Japanese restaurant 5 mins from the house. Our go too place reasonably priced small basement room. Best to book but often can just drop in.
UMI Japanese Cuisine
12-14 Chapel Street
A great local Japanese restaurant 5 mins from the house. Our go too place reasonably priced small basement room. Best to book but often can just drop in.
A very popular Scottish themed gastropub but more like a resuraunt nice atmosphere. Booking essential if you don't want to become a victim of their very annoying no booking policy after a few tables are sold .Then you need to turn up in person they take your telephone number and call you when a table is ready. It's fine if you know so can be prepared to go for a pre dinner drink close by while waiting for the call.
378 residents recomanen
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank Rd
378 residents recomanen
A very popular Scottish themed gastropub but more like a resuraunt nice atmosphere. Booking essential if you don't want to become a victim of their very annoying no booking policy after a few tables are sold .Then you need to turn up in person they take your telephone number and call you when a table is ready. It's fine if you know so can be prepared to go for a pre dinner drink close by while waiting for the call.
A wonderful wine bar with a great selection of wine and a very knowlegeble staff who will love to help you choose a delicious wine. Try their wine flights paired with cheese. Light food. 3 Mins walk from the house.
91 residents recomanen
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton Pl
91 residents recomanen
A wonderful wine bar with a great selection of wine and a very knowlegeble staff who will love to help you choose a delicious wine. Try their wine flights paired with cheese. Light food. 3 Mins walk from the house.
A great spot for breakfast comfy sofas and a cosy atmosphere. Also a bar busy bar later .
106 residents recomanen
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton Pl
106 residents recomanen
A great spot for breakfast comfy sofas and a cosy atmosphere. Also a bar busy bar later .
A wonderful tiny Italian cafe serving the best coffee , piadini and panini. A gem.
6 residents recomanen
Sprio Ltd
39 St Stephen St
6 residents recomanen
A wonderful tiny Italian cafe serving the best coffee , piadini and panini. A gem.
A great lunch spot or healthy breakfast place.
140 residents recomanen
The Pantry
1 N W Circus Pl
140 residents recomanen
A great lunch spot or healthy breakfast place.
A cosy independent slightly old fashioned french style cafe serving light meals and patiserie sit in or take away.
18 residents recomanen
Patisserie Florentin
5 N W Circus Pl
18 residents recomanen
A cosy independent slightly old fashioned french style cafe serving light meals and patiserie sit in or take away.
Elegant Restaraunt serving locally sourced ingredients , we love this place.
76 residents recomanen
New Chapter
18 Eyre Pl
76 residents recomanen
Elegant Restaraunt serving locally sourced ingredients , we love this place.
A great Place for brunch.
88 residents recomanen
The Blue Bear Cafe
9 Brandon Terrace
88 residents recomanen
A great Place for brunch.
Bar A speakeasy cocktail bar great atmosphere great cocktails.
297 residents recomanen
Panda & Sons
79 Queen St
297 residents recomanen
Bar A speakeasy cocktail bar great atmosphere great cocktails.
Speakeasy Bar Tiny speakeasy bar intimate atmosphere. 20 mins walk.
16 residents recomanen
Bullard & Worth
89 Rose St N Ln
16 residents recomanen
Speakeasy Bar Tiny speakeasy bar intimate atmosphere. 20 mins walk.
Independent delicatessan shop making. We love this place for picnic foods and gormet treats. The best bread in town,
21 residents recomanen
Herbie of Edinburgh
66 Raeburn Pl
21 residents recomanen
Independent delicatessan shop making. We love this place for picnic foods and gormet treats. The best bread in town,
SUNDAYS ONLY. A small outdoor Sunday market selling food ,coffee, local artisans produce, vintage finds etc 3 mins walk from house
325 residents recomanen
Mercat de Stockbridge
Saunders Street
325 residents recomanen
SUNDAYS ONLY. A small outdoor Sunday market selling food ,coffee, local artisans produce, vintage finds etc 3 mins walk from house
Coffee shop serving good coffee, cakes, soups etc
52 residents recomanen
Artisan Roast Stockbridge
100A Raeburn Pl
52 residents recomanen
Coffee shop serving good coffee, cakes, soups etc
Authentic french bakery serving artisan bread, patisserie and coffee
La Barantine Stockbridge
Authentic french bakery serving artisan bread, patisserie and coffee
Small private wine merchant - very knowledgeable & great collection of wines. 5min walk
Raeburn Fine Wines
23 Comely Bank Rd
Small private wine merchant - very knowledgeable & great collection of wines. 5min walk
Swedish bakery and coffee shop. 5mins walk
49 residents recomanen
Söderberg Stockbridge
3 Deanhaugh St
49 residents recomanen
Swedish bakery and coffee shop. 5mins walk
Cocktail bar serving sharing bites & boards. 15min walk
64 residents recomanen
The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle St
64 residents recomanen
Cocktail bar serving sharing bites & boards. 15min walk
Not nearby! You can walk over Arthur's Seat (from Holyrood Palace/the end of the Royal Mile) to this contemporary pub - famous as the oldest surviving pub in Scotland. They also have a 19th century skittles alley in the back.
167 residents recomanen
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The Causeway
167 residents recomanen
Not nearby! You can walk over Arthur's Seat (from Holyrood Palace/the end of the Royal Mile) to this contemporary pub - famous as the oldest surviving pub in Scotland. They also have a 19th century skittles alley in the back.

Sightseeing

A beautiful Botanical Garden with extensive Glasshouses, Gallery displays and a rolling programme of events. Great cafe and restaraunt see website for details https://www.rbge.org.uk
1227 residents recomanen
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
1227 residents recomanen
A beautiful Botanical Garden with extensive Glasshouses, Gallery displays and a rolling programme of events. Great cafe and restaraunt see website for details https://www.rbge.org.uk
Two Art Galleries next to each other Modern 1 and Modern 2 Showing a mixture of Modern and Contemporary Art, world class permenent collections and visiting exhibitions. Both have nice cafes and shops. Not sure why this picture is of a church!!! https://www.nationalgalleries.org
1010 residents recomanen
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
1010 residents recomanen
Two Art Galleries next to each other Modern 1 and Modern 2 Showing a mixture of Modern and Contemporary Art, world class permenent collections and visiting exhibitions. Both have nice cafes and shops. Not sure why this picture is of a church!!! https://www.nationalgalleries.org
Official Royal residence in Edinburgh, best known as the home of Mary Queen of Scots
462 residents recomanen
Palau de Holyroodhouse
Canongate
462 residents recomanen
Official Royal residence in Edinburgh, best known as the home of Mary Queen of Scots
Contemporary sculpture park and art gallery outside the city. Open to visitors May - September. 30min drive by car/taxi or visit their website for information on how to get there via bus from Edinburgh.
107 residents recomanen
Jupiter Artland
107 residents recomanen
Contemporary sculpture park and art gallery outside the city. Open to visitors May - September. 30min drive by car/taxi or visit their website for information on how to get there via bus from Edinburgh.
Historic 18th-century town house (similar to this one) restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, showing life in Georgian Edinburgh
36 residents recomanen
Casa georgiana
7 Charlotte Square
36 residents recomanen
Historic 18th-century town house (similar to this one) restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, showing life in Georgian Edinburgh
One of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile. Immersive visitor experience taking you through three centuries of the lives and professions of the buildings residents from 1632-1911.
33 residents recomanen
Gladstone's Land
477B Lawnmarket
33 residents recomanen
One of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile. Immersive visitor experience taking you through three centuries of the lives and professions of the buildings residents from 1632-1911.
Botanic Garden near the Sheep's Heid Inn
57 residents recomanen
Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church Ln
57 residents recomanen
Botanic Garden near the Sheep's Heid Inn
Hill (ancient volcano) at the bottom of the Royal Mile with great views across Edinburgh from the top
1859 residents recomanen
Arthur's Seat
1859 residents recomanen
Hill (ancient volcano) at the bottom of the Royal Mile with great views across Edinburgh from the top
Camera Obscura i Món de les Il·lusions
549 Castlehill
437 residents recomanen
114 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional d'Escòcia
The Mound
114 residents recomanen
Contemporary art gallery
20 residents recomanen
Ingleby Gallery
33 Barony St
20 residents recomanen
Contemporary art gallery
1962 residents recomanen
Castell d'Edimburg
Castlehill
1962 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional de Retrats d'Escòcia
1 Queen St
523 residents recomanen

Personal Care

Doctors surgery, swimming pool and gym and the best yoga studio in town all within 10 mins walk.
Local doctor surgery. You can book an appoinment by calling at 8.30am for same day appointments. Telephone number 0131 556 8842 Start calling at 8.30 on the dot and keep redialing untill you get through. Say you are staying at 2 Saxe Coburg place with Alison Grant and are a temporary resident. In an emergency call 999 In an out of hours - non emergency situation call 111
Eyre Medical Practice
31 Eyre Cres
Local doctor surgery. You can book an appoinment by calling at 8.30am for same day appointments. Telephone number 0131 556 8842 Start calling at 8.30 on the dot and keep redialing untill you get through. Say you are staying at 2 Saxe Coburg place with Alison Grant and are a temporary resident. In an emergency call 999 In an out of hours - non emergency situation call 111
This fitness centre opposite the house in Saxe Coburg Place. 1 min walk away. It has the origional victorian swimming baths a steam room and sauna and a small gym. Visitors can just pay on the door. There is a programme of exersise casses avaliable but booking essential. https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/glenogle-swim-centre
48 residents recomanen
Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle Road
48 residents recomanen
This fitness centre opposite the house in Saxe Coburg Place. 1 min walk away. It has the origional victorian swimming baths a steam room and sauna and a small gym. Visitors can just pay on the door. There is a programme of exersise casses avaliable but booking essential. https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/glenogle-swim-centre
Simply the best yoga studio in town. Download the app to book your classes. Easy flexible booking system with waitlists for popular times. https://tribe.yoga/newtownschedule/
10 residents recomanen
Tribe Yoga New Town
71-75 Northumberland St
10 residents recomanen
Simply the best yoga studio in town. Download the app to book your classes. Easy flexible booking system with waitlists for popular times. https://tribe.yoga/newtownschedule/
An independent pharmacy with a pharmacist and toiletries
Stockbridge Pharmacy
35 N W Circus Pl
An independent pharmacy with a pharmacist and toiletries

Shopping

All of these independent shops (books, jewellery, vintage) are in Stockbridge, within a 10min walk from the house. This is by no means an exhaustive list, just a few of our favourites. There are plenty of other independent or charity shops in Stockbridge (and further afield of course).
Independent jewellery shop stocking unique, artisan jewellery from around the world. A treasure trove with pieces that won't break the bank.
8 residents recomanen
Galerie Mirages
46A Raeburn Pl
8 residents recomanen
Independent jewellery shop stocking unique, artisan jewellery from around the world. A treasure trove with pieces that won't break the bank.
An extraordinary collection of high end vintage pieces with a wonderful proprietor. Not cheap but very interesting. St Stephen street has quite a few vintage shops for all budgets.
Miss Bizio Couture
41 St Stephen St
An extraordinary collection of high end vintage pieces with a wonderful proprietor. Not cheap but very interesting. St Stephen street has quite a few vintage shops for all budgets.
A wonderful independent bookshop with an ongoing programme of events. Check on their website. 5 mins walk from the house.
21 residents recomanen
Golden Hare Books
68 St Stephen St
21 residents recomanen
A wonderful independent bookshop with an ongoing programme of events. Check on their website. 5 mins walk from the house.
Independent stationery shop. Also has printing and copying services.
The Write Stuff
Independent stationery shop. Also has printing and copying services.
A bookshop dedicated to celebrating and promoting women's writing
Rare Birds Book Shop
A bookshop dedicated to celebrating and promoting women's writing
Charity shop bookshop with an excellent range of second hand books. Proceeds go to Oxfam.
Oxfam Books
25 Raeburn Pl
Charity shop bookshop with an excellent range of second hand books. Proceeds go to Oxfam.
Charity shop with a variety of second hand (quality, undamaged) vinyl records & CDs
Oxfam
64 Raeburn Pl
Charity shop with a variety of second hand (quality, undamaged) vinyl records & CDs
Small antique shop selling clocks, jewellery etc
Martinez Antiques
17 Brandon Terrace
Small antique shop selling clocks, jewellery etc
High end jewellery shop specialising in period and antique items. Note: not in Stockbridge, 15-20min walk
7 residents recomanen
Joseph Bonnar Antique and Period Jewellery
72 Thistle St
7 residents recomanen
High end jewellery shop specialising in period and antique items. Note: not in Stockbridge, 15-20min walk

Transport

Main train station
269 residents recomanen
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes Street
269 residents recomanen
Main train station
Buses to most areas of Scotland
161 residents recomanen
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder Street
161 residents recomanen
Buses to most areas of Scotland