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1A Logie Green RdThe Bearded Baker
46 Rodney StDelicious handmade bagels & doughnuts!
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 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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!
Scottish produce highlights the Modern menu of this upscale fine dining restaurant.
76 locals recommend
New Chapter
18 Eyre PlScottish produce highlights the Modern menu of this upscale fine dining restaurant.
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 locals recommend
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.
Located in the heart of the Edinburgh, Juniper is a vibrant and sophisticated cocktail bar, serving up an eclectic menu with a mix of old and new.
37 locals recommend
Juniper Edinburgh
20 Princes StLocated in the heart of the Edinburgh, Juniper is a vibrant and sophisticated cocktail bar, serving up an eclectic menu with a mix of old and new.
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the largest monument to a writer in the world. You can pay £5 to climb to the top and view Edinburgh from above.
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the largest monument to a writer in the world. You can pay £5 to climb to the top and view Edinburgh from above.
Who wouldn't want to enjoy wine in utterly sumptuous surroundings? The interior is stunning!
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StWho wouldn't want to enjoy wine in utterly sumptuous surroundings? The interior is stunning!
A hip off-licence and deli, with imported beers, rare wines and over 50 gins, plus picnic foods.
96 locals recommend
The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StA hip off-licence and deli, with imported beers, rare wines and over 50 gins, plus picnic foods.
Small casual hide-away serving eclectic asian food- make sure to book one of Edinburghs hidden gems.
24 locals recommend
Wee Buddha
2B Jamaica StSmall casual hide-away serving eclectic asian food- make sure to book one of Edinburghs hidden gems.
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
104 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden station
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
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
104 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden station
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
Lovley old-school basement bar, packed with gaggles of Stockbridge oldboys, crooning teuchters, and New Town flaneurs! On Thursday there's one of the best folk music scenes in Edinburgh.
49 locals recommend
The Antiquary Bar
72-78 St Stephen StLovley old-school basement bar, packed with gaggles of Stockbridge oldboys, crooning teuchters, and New Town flaneurs! On Thursday there's one of the best folk music scenes in Edinburgh.