Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Amazing history and views from one of the UK's most interesting castles Must see!!!
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CastlehillAmazing history and views from one of the UK's most interesting castles Must see!!!
The Royal residence in the capital, beautiful Palace & wonderful grounds. W/ the Castle at the top of the Royal Mile, the apartment in the middle and the Palace at the bottom its the perfect location.
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CanongateThe Royal residence in the capital, beautiful Palace & wonderful grounds. W/ the Castle at the top of the Royal Mile, the apartment in the middle and the Palace at the bottom its the perfect location.
This is where the street performers, festival shows and general buzz of the Edinburgh festival is most visible. The worlds largest arts and comedy festival is literally on the same street as the flat.
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High Street
High StreetThis is where the street performers, festival shows and general buzz of the Edinburgh festival is most visible. The worlds largest arts and comedy festival is literally on the same street as the flat.
Take a stroll through Princess Street Gardens during your visit, either on the way to the shops or going out for a meal make sure to stroll through here for the perfect start to your evening
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Princes Street
Princes StreetTake a stroll through Princess Street Gardens during your visit, either on the way to the shops or going out for a meal make sure to stroll through here for the perfect start to your evening
Edinburgh is often called 'The Rome of the North' partly for its architecture but mainly as it shares the 7 hills topology. This is the best place to see it all at once (unless the big wheel is up!)
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Edinburgh is often called 'The Rome of the North' partly for its architecture but mainly as it shares the 7 hills topology. This is the best place to see it all at once (unless the big wheel is up!)
I think you get the best view of Edinburgh from the top of Carlton Hill. Its only a short stroll and like most hills in Edinburgh looks harder to climb than it is and just as rewarding a view as hoped
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Calton HillI think you get the best view of Edinburgh from the top of Carlton Hill. Its only a short stroll and like most hills in Edinburgh looks harder to climb than it is and just as rewarding a view as hoped
Shopping
The prime shopping street in Edinburgh with high end department stores and brand units for major designers. Amazing views of the castle, modern comfortable trams and access to the lovely gardens.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetThe prime shopping street in Edinburgh with high end department stores and brand units for major designers. Amazing views of the castle, modern comfortable trams and access to the lovely gardens.
Food Scene
The Tron Square is the at the heart of the Royal Mile and right in the middle of the festival action right at the door of the apartment. There is an artisan market and coffee shop inside the church :)
Tron Square
The Tron Square is the at the heart of the Royal Mile and right in the middle of the festival action right at the door of the apartment. There is an artisan market and coffee shop inside the church :)
This is a fantastic restaurant for the seafood lover. From the moment you enter the restaurant you feel special with extremely attentive staff. The food is glorious especially if you like seafood!
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Ondine
2 George IV BridgeThis is a fantastic restaurant for the seafood lover. From the moment you enter the restaurant you feel special with extremely attentive staff. The food is glorious especially if you like seafood!
Obviously steak and shellfish is the specialty, done perfectly here :) Clean, well lit interior. Cheese board is okay, surf and turf is fantastic, another great seafood restaurant!!!
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The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketObviously steak and shellfish is the specialty, done perfectly here :) Clean, well lit interior. Cheese board is okay, surf and turf is fantastic, another great seafood restaurant!!!
If you are a Starbucks lover you will be glad to know there is one right across the street :)
Mine's a caramel macchiato!
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Starbucks
124 High StIf you are a Starbucks lover you will be glad to know there is one right across the street :)
Mine's a caramel macchiato!
The platter is absolutely delicious! I also love the pasta, especially the sauce. The mussels are as fresh as they come. Love it! Another great choice for those who love seafood!
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Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
61-65 Rose StThe platter is absolutely delicious! I also love the pasta, especially the sauce. The mussels are as fresh as they come. Love it! Another great choice for those who love seafood!
Excellent sushi & rolls & friendly service. Small so get reservations. Saki & beer only. While not cheap not expensive either, taste and quality far exceeds price. King Prawn Tempura and Miso soup OMG
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Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StExcellent sushi & rolls & friendly service. Small so get reservations. Saki & beer only. While not cheap not expensive either, taste and quality far exceeds price. King Prawn Tempura and Miso soup OMG
My favourite! The food is fantastic but its really the atmosphere and decor that makes this place special! Make reservations. I recommend the steaks, venison and lobster. Perfect for a romantic meal.
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Monteiths
61 High StMy favourite! The food is fantastic but its really the atmosphere and decor that makes this place special! Make reservations. I recommend the steaks, venison and lobster. Perfect for a romantic meal.
Brilliant choice of wine, fun cocktails, beautiful food and a lovely atmosphere, this place is perfect for a date. Small bites are perfect for sharing and the menu is always fresh and local.
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The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StBrilliant choice of wine, fun cocktails, beautiful food and a lovely atmosphere, this place is perfect for a date. Small bites are perfect for sharing and the menu is always fresh and local.
The restaurant is cozy with decadent and stylish decor. The tables follow the theme of the name with picnic table style planks and wrought iron legs, the food is amazingly fresh and local Top quailty!
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Field
41 W Nicolson StThe restaurant is cozy with decadent and stylish decor. The tables follow the theme of the name with picnic table style planks and wrought iron legs, the food is amazingly fresh and local Top quailty!
EXCELLENT food. The service unbelievable. This is well worth it's Michelin star. The broccoli and the salmon to start, most definitely. Cocktails are outstanding. I had the tasting menu. OMG.
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Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceEXCELLENT food. The service unbelievable. This is well worth it's Michelin star. The broccoli and the salmon to start, most definitely. Cocktails are outstanding. I had the tasting menu. OMG.
Did the Fish and Chips here. the presentation is definitely above par. Your going to have a nice time at this place. Traditional ingredients in a modern style. Best choice at the top of Royal Mile
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Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StDid the Fish and Chips here. the presentation is definitely above par. Your going to have a nice time at this place. Traditional ingredients in a modern style. Best choice at the top of Royal Mile
Great choice for breakfast brunch or lunch!
Absolutely beautiful decor, you could easily believe you're in a Parisian cafe. The menu is not so French, instead focussing on quality local produce.
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Cafe St Honorė
34 Thistle St N W LnGreat choice for breakfast brunch or lunch!
Absolutely beautiful decor, you could easily believe you're in a Parisian cafe. The menu is not so French, instead focussing on quality local produce.
Where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter and a great place for tea and cakes :)
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The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeWhere JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter and a great place for tea and cakes :)
Great for a coffee in the sunshine outside - weather permitting! Also do decent breakfasts
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Southern Cross Cafe
63A Cockburn StGreat for a coffee in the sunshine outside - weather permitting! Also do decent breakfasts
Quirky and cool high end dining. Fabulous interior design and skilled culinary creations makes every diner feel special. Not cheap but totally different, top quality and fun!
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21212
3 Royal TerraceQuirky and cool high end dining. Fabulous interior design and skilled culinary creations makes every diner feel special. Not cheap but totally different, top quality and fun!
Arts & Culture
The best stories are in the telling and nowhere tells our story better than the National Museum of Scotland on Chamber Street 3 mins walk from the front door. Its fun, its enlightening and its free
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National Museum of Scotland
The best stories are in the telling and nowhere tells our story better than the National Museum of Scotland on Chamber Street 3 mins walk from the front door. Its fun, its enlightening and its free
Some of Scotland's most famous patrons have been writers, discover their stories and lives at this magical little museum!
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The Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's CloseSome of Scotland's most famous patrons have been writers, discover their stories and lives at this magical little museum!
Entertainment & Activities
Educational & fun spread across 5 themed floors including spectacular views from the rooftop (similar to the apartment's), world of illusions, magic, light fantastic and vision. Well worth a visit!
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كاميرا أوبسكورا وعالم الأوهام
549 CastlehillEducational & fun spread across 5 themed floors including spectacular views from the rooftop (similar to the apartment's), world of illusions, magic, light fantastic and vision. Well worth a visit!
This true to life walking tour takes you under the medieval streets of the city to discover the history of the plague and how we built the city anew on top of the poor and afflicted below! Amazing fun
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شارع ماري كينغ الحقيقي
2 High StThis true to life walking tour takes you under the medieval streets of the city to discover the history of the plague and how we built the city anew on top of the poor and afflicted below! Amazing fun
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent atmosphere, great selection of drinks, comfortable plush surroundings, friendly & knowledgeable staff. Great for a quiet drink with a date in one of the booths downstairs or an intimate meal
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClExcellent atmosphere, great selection of drinks, comfortable plush surroundings, friendly & knowledgeable staff. Great for a quiet drink with a date in one of the booths downstairs or an intimate meal
Quiet stylish cocktail bar with fantastic creations from the baristas that delight the senses and any company with you :) Originally a Missioni bar as part of the hotel so super stylish
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Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
1 George IV BridgeQuiet stylish cocktail bar with fantastic creations from the baristas that delight the senses and any company with you :) Originally a Missioni bar as part of the hotel so super stylish
Panda & Sons is the best fun for cocktails and atmosphere in the New Town. Located through a vintage barbers shop and through a secret door you take some steps down to a fun and hidden gem!
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StPanda & Sons is the best fun for cocktails and atmosphere in the New Town. Located through a vintage barbers shop and through a secret door you take some steps down to a fun and hidden gem!
Regularly voted one of the best cocktail bars in the world, it is very popular later in the evenings so pop in early if you are going to more than one place! Many people's favourite place for a drink
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StRegularly voted one of the best cocktail bars in the world, it is very popular later in the evenings so pop in early if you are going to more than one place! Many people's favourite place for a drink
Live music till late! This is the cheaper end of the night life scene and open till 3-5am depending on the time of year. Usually Scottish or even more local bands. Great place to let your hair down
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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeLive music till late! This is the cheaper end of the night life scene and open till 3-5am depending on the time of year. Usually Scottish or even more local bands. Great place to let your hair down
Best place for Jazz in Edinburgh. Super popular later in the evenings with a cool crowd and good value drinks menu. May have to queue if you arrive after 1am
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The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StBest place for Jazz in Edinburgh. Super popular later in the evenings with a cool crowd and good value drinks menu. May have to queue if you arrive after 1am
Folk music and great selection of beers on draught. If you are looking for something perhaps more traditionally Scottish or live local and fun but with seats then this might be a great night out :)
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdFolk music and great selection of beers on draught. If you are looking for something perhaps more traditionally Scottish or live local and fun but with seats then this might be a great night out :)
Another great Jazz venue with regular performers that always attract a fun crowd. Better at the weekends but worth a visit if you like Jazz. The Jazz bar is more popular during the day/most nights
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The Jam House
5 Queen StreetAnother great Jazz venue with regular performers that always attract a fun crowd. Better at the weekends but worth a visit if you like Jazz. The Jazz bar is more popular during the day/most nights
Another folk bar with a local crowd and very cheap drinks. Sandy Bells is a better spot for a relaxing time but if you have a dog with you or want the best value in town this is your spot!
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The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StAnother folk bar with a local crowd and very cheap drinks. Sandy Bells is a better spot for a relaxing time but if you have a dog with you or want the best value in town this is your spot!
Great Piano bar, fun, comfortable and good value. Very popular at the weekends and on big nights. If you like piano music and wine then you will love Fingers :)
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Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick StGreat Piano bar, fun, comfortable and good value. Very popular at the weekends and on big nights. If you like piano music and wine then you will love Fingers :)