Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Relaxed fine dining in lovely Stockbridge (10 mins drive away) by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also because it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdRelaxed fine dining in lovely Stockbridge (10 mins drive away) by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also because it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria StCheese lovers paradise (expensive though!)
Incredible Indian Restaurant in centre of Edinburgh if you are looking for a special meal. Amazing staff too!
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareIncredible Indian Restaurant in centre of Edinburgh if you are looking for a special meal. Amazing staff too!
Boardwalk Beach Cafe at the far end of promenade at Cramond Beach. Feels like Hawaii inside even if it's raining outside. Coffee, light lunch & ice creams.
8 locals recommend
Boardwalk Beach Club
50 Marine DrBoardwalk Beach Cafe at the far end of promenade at Cramond Beach. Feels like Hawaii inside even if it's raining outside. Coffee, light lunch & ice creams.
Perfect spot for lunch or brunch in centre of town. Has a small kids section at the back.
140 locals recommend
The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlPerfect spot for lunch or brunch in centre of town. Has a small kids section at the back.
Because I love sushi. Also Yo sushi on princess street & at Harvey Nichols
9 locals recommend
Yes Sushi
89 Hanover StBecause I love sushi. Also Yo sushi on princess street & at Harvey Nichols
Close to castle & Royal Mile. Great restaurant but you might need to book.
156 locals recommend
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeClose to castle & Royal Mile. Great restaurant but you might need to book.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlRelaxed informal bar with great food
If you fancy a v late night... there's always Finger's Piano Bar
23 locals recommend
Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick St If you fancy a v late night... there's always Finger's Piano Bar
Rick's
55A Frederick StreetCool bar & restaurant
Tigerlilly
125 George StDecent food and great cocktails. Lulu nightclub downstairs.
If you fancy a beer or glass of wine within walking distance from the house, this local pub overlooking Cramond beach is 5-10 mins walk.
10 locals recommend
Cramond Inn
9 Cramond VillageIf you fancy a beer or glass of wine within walking distance from the house, this local pub overlooking Cramond beach is 5-10 mins walk.
Traditional Scottish pub - my cousin Jamie's bar. If he is in a good mood he might even give you a free drink!
16 locals recommend
The Wally Dug
32 Northumberland StTraditional Scottish pub - my cousin Jamie's bar. If he is in a good mood he might even give you a free drink!
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlFabulous Wine & cheese bar with great staff. A wee gem.
Sightseeing
Walk (or run!) up Arthur's Seat and catch some fabulous views of Edinburgh
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Walk (or run!) up Arthur's Seat and catch some fabulous views of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillRoyal Mile
True Old Town Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Vast urban garden with a great cafe in the centre
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceVast urban garden with a great cafe in the centre
Castle with cafe in lovely grounds just a few minutes walk from our house
43 locals recommend
Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd SCastle with cafe in lovely grounds just a few minutes walk from our house
Such a treat to have this just 15 minutes walk from our house. Walk on the promenade from some fresh Scottish air. Weekly Saturday morning 'park run' (details online). When the tide is out walk to Inchcolm island from Cramond beach (but please follow tide timings on display at the beach).
102 locals recommend
Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondSuch a treat to have this just 15 minutes walk from our house. Walk on the promenade from some fresh Scottish air. Weekly Saturday morning 'park run' (details online). When the tide is out walk to Inchcolm island from Cramond beach (but please follow tide timings on display at the beach).
Huge green space in centre of Edinburgh. Walk through town and Stockbridge to get here then continue through to the Botanical Gardens. Historic Fettes College (JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwart's is opposite). This Central Park is one of my favourites.
256 locals recommend
Inverleith Park
Huge green space in centre of Edinburgh. Walk through town and Stockbridge to get here then continue through to the Botanical Gardens. Historic Fettes College (JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwart's is opposite). This Central Park is one of my favourites.
Huge park with lots to entertain you for the day & there is a good cafe. about 30 mins drive as is on the other side of Edinburgh.
70 locals recommend
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateHuge park with lots to entertain you for the day & there is a good cafe. about 30 mins drive as is on the other side of Edinburgh.
Arts & Culture
Incredible! So much to see. Go for pizza afterwards at Vittorios which is just across the road on George IV Bridge
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Incredible! So much to see. Go for pizza afterwards at Vittorios which is just across the road on George IV Bridge
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetStunnning Cathedral on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StShopping
Anthropologie
41 George StGorgeous home & clothes store on George street
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetQuirky (not tacky) touristy shops on a beautiful old street
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetWeekend food market in charming Stockbridge. Great paella!
Department store in centre of town. If you want a shopping mall close to the house go to Gyle Shopping Mall as it's just 5 minutes drive
107 locals recommend
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StDepartment store in centre of town. If you want a shopping mall close to the house go to Gyle Shopping Mall as it's just 5 minutes drive
Ladies.... it's worth a visit if you fancy some shopping: Space NK, White Company, Whistles, Jo Malone, Lakeland, Kath Kidston, Khiels.... pit stop at Pret , Starbucks
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetLadies.... it's worth a visit if you fancy some shopping: Space NK, White Company, Whistles, Jo Malone, Lakeland, Kath Kidston, Khiels.... pit stop at Pret , Starbucks
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlSmall supermarket. Post office & Pharmacy next door.
Supermarket a few minutes drive from the house. There is a Bank next door.
130 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadSupermarket a few minutes drive from the house. There is a Bank next door.