Rory’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The area that you are staying is steeped in history. Make a walk around the local show area one of your first priorities to get a feel for the area you are staying in.
69 locals recommend
The Shore station
The area that you are staying is steeped in history. Make a walk around the local show area one of your first priorities to get a feel for the area you are staying in.
Great walkway that acts as an underground artery through some of Edinburgh's most beautiful neighbourhood's.
9 locals recommend
Water Of Leith Walkway
Water Of Leith WalkwayGreat walkway that acts as an underground artery through some of Edinburgh's most beautiful neighbourhood's.
Fascinating insight on how the royal family travelled and lived at sea.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveFascinating insight on how the royal family travelled and lived at sea.
If you are able I would highly recommend a walk up to the dean bridge and Dean village area from the flat. One of the best walks Edinburgh has to offer.
The Dean Bridge
Queensferry RoadIf you are able I would highly recommend a walk up to the dean bridge and Dean village area from the flat. One of the best walks Edinburgh has to offer.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceArthur's Seat
A must do when in Edinburgh!
Royal Mile
A must visit.
Newhaven Harbour
Pier PlaceGreat food and good walks.
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeBeautiful walk/cycle along the promenade.
Inverleith Park
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrWaterside shopping mall with restaurants and a great cinema.
The beautiful meadows are the lungs of the city. Beautiful park area.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveThe beautiful meadows are the lungs of the city. Beautiful park area.
National Museum of Scotland
A must visit.
Food scene
One of the very best pubs in Edinburgh that also has some of the very best food! Literally right around the corner.
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceOne of the very best pubs in Edinburgh that also has some of the very best food! Literally right around the corner.
Best Italian food in Edinburgh. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly family run business.
37 locals recommend
Domenico's
30 Sandport StBest Italian food in Edinburgh. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly family run business.
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlOne of the best pubs in all of Scotland. A must visit.
Toast
65 ShoreGreat breakfast and lunch served here.
The Kitchin
Michelin starred restaurant. Incredible.
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreGreat cafe and delicious cakes!
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkGreat pub!
Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareGreat Scottish food market selling a wide variety of delicious food.
Cafe Marmalade
23 Bernard StFantastic cafe.
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreMust visit!
Neighbourhoods
Stockbridge
Beautiful neighbourhood.
Shore
ShoreWest End
Beautiful Georgian architecture.
Shopping/Food
St James Shopping
St James CrescentGreat restaurants amd shopping. Especially Bonnie and Wild!
ALDI
100 Gorgie Park RdGroceries a 2 minute walk.
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StCosy pub with good food and great atmosphere!