Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Beach House
57 Bath StLovely atmosphere, 1 minute from flat, right on seashore
The Espy (short for The Esplanade) is right by the seashore, opposite the Beach House, and open all day and evening. Good atmosphere, has a book exchange, board games, dog friendly, coffee, drinks and cocktails, lovely food, famous burgers. What's not to love really.
275 locals recommend
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreThe Espy (short for The Esplanade) is right by the seashore, opposite the Beach House, and open all day and evening. Good atmosphere, has a book exchange, board games, dog friendly, coffee, drinks and cocktails, lovely food, famous burgers. What's not to love really.
I always want just about everything I see in 12 Triangles. Just gorgeous baked stuff, and they have a little coffee bar bit too. Very highly recommended.
171 locals recommend
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StI always want just about everything I see in 12 Triangles. Just gorgeous baked stuff, and they have a little coffee bar bit too. Very highly recommended.
Sightseeing
Quintessential Edinburgh, not cheap to go in, but spectacular views
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillQuintessential Edinburgh, not cheap to go in, but spectacular views
Parks & Nature
Amazing views, monuments (try going up the Nelson, only £3, lovely small exhibition, wonderful climb up to the top) Try to be there around 1pm, and see the famous Time Ball in action. Really lovely spot on a good day.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillAmazing views, monuments (try going up the Nelson, only £3, lovely small exhibition, wonderful climb up to the top) Try to be there around 1pm, and see the famous Time Ball in action. Really lovely spot on a good day.
Lovely for a run or a a walk, it can be hard to believe you are so close to the city and all the cultural offers, the sea will always soothe your soul, and invigorate your spirits.
The Promenade
Lovely for a run or a a walk, it can be hard to believe you are so close to the city and all the cultural offers, the sea will always soothe your soul, and invigorate your spirits.
Arts & Culture
Free to enter, the building itself inside and out is exhibit no 1. Sculpture, paintings, mosaics, soaring spaces, great cafe too.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StFree to enter, the building itself inside and out is exhibit no 1. Sculpture, paintings, mosaics, soaring spaces, great cafe too.
Shopping
Lovely locally made crafts, and exquisite well picked items too from around the world. You'll find things you love there, for sure!
7 locals recommend
COVE
250 Portobello High StLovely locally made crafts, and exquisite well picked items too from around the world. You'll find things you love there, for sure!
Essentials
Very good value, close (although Scotmid is even closer to the flat), fruit, veg, basics, and invariably an assortment of bargain items in the centre aisles.
28 locals recommend
ALDI
Gilmerton RoadVery good value, close (although Scotmid is even closer to the flat), fruit, veg, basics, and invariably an assortment of bargain items in the centre aisles.