Sightseeing

A beautiful cathedral half way up The Royal Mile on your way to the Castle. Don't miss seeing The Thistle Chapel at the back.
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სენტ-ჯილსის კათედრალი
High Street
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A beautiful cathedral half way up The Royal Mile on your way to the Castle. Don't miss seeing The Thistle Chapel at the back.
An intricate and moving memorial within the walls of Edinburgh Castle. The stained glass windows are extraordinary, as are the sculptures of people and animals. When you approach the Castle, simply ask the gate for a free pass to see the memorial and you'll be guided there and back.
Scottish National War Memorial
An intricate and moving memorial within the walls of Edinburgh Castle. The stained glass windows are extraordinary, as are the sculptures of people and animals. When you approach the Castle, simply ask the gate for a free pass to see the memorial and you'll be guided there and back.
A central gallery with many free exhibitions often featuring Scottish artists. The gallery is right next to Waverley train station and has a lovely café attached.
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City Art Centre
2 Market St
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A central gallery with many free exhibitions often featuring Scottish artists. The gallery is right next to Waverley train station and has a lovely café attached.
Edinburgh's largest gallery with free entry and stunning paintings from Turner and Botticelli, as well as many Scottish artists.
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შოტლანდიის ეროვნული გალერეები
The Mound
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Edinburgh's largest gallery with free entry and stunning paintings from Turner and Botticelli, as well as many Scottish artists.

Activities

A quirky pottery café in Marchmont near the Meadows. You may have to book in advance - great for children and adults alike.
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Doodles
27-29 Marchmont Cres
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A quirky pottery café in Marchmont near the Meadows. You may have to book in advance - great for children and adults alike.
Must-see vintage shop on Grassmarket, just down from the graveyard that inspired many of J. K. Rowling's character names for Harry Potter.
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 Grassmarket
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Must-see vintage shop on Grassmarket, just down from the graveyard that inspired many of J. K. Rowling's character names for Harry Potter.
Cosy, dog-friendly, great for watching rugby games during the Six Nations.
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The Wally Dug
32 Northumberland St
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Cosy, dog-friendly, great for watching rugby games during the Six Nations.
Whatever the season, the Botanic Gardens are always beautiful. It's also worth walking round nearby Stockbridge and tracing part of the Water of Leith before stopping for a cinnamon bun at Soderberg or a pint at The Raeburn.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
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Whatever the season, the Botanic Gardens are always beautiful. It's also worth walking round nearby Stockbridge and tracing part of the Water of Leith before stopping for a cinnamon bun at Soderberg or a pint at The Raeburn.
A beautiful bookshop, a short walk from the flat along leafy London road. Endless shelves of books, wooden ladders and free cups of tea on request.
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Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
2 Blenheim Pl
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A beautiful bookshop, a short walk from the flat along leafy London road. Endless shelves of books, wooden ladders and free cups of tea on request.
Lovely beer garden and friendly staff.
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The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland St
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Lovely beer garden and friendly staff.
Great for both food and drinks. There’s a gorgeous outside are (blankets provided) and rustic tables inside with an underground bar below.
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Little White Pig
26B Dublin St
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Great for both food and drinks. There’s a gorgeous outside are (blankets provided) and rustic tables inside with an underground bar below.

Walks

From the flat, head across the park towards the lake. Walk round and then follow the slope and stone steps up to Saint Anthony's Chapel. The view is stunning and it's a much quicker walk than going all the way up Arthur's Seat if you're short on time.
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Saint Anthony's Chapel Ruins
Queen's Drive
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From the flat, head across the park towards the lake. Walk round and then follow the slope and stone steps up to Saint Anthony's Chapel. The view is stunning and it's a much quicker walk than going all the way up Arthur's Seat if you're short on time.
If you have a car, drive down to Portobello for a walk on the beach and an explore through the town. You can also get a bus. Favourite spots include The Portobello Bookshop, Wild Flower Shop and Bross Bagels.
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პორტობელოს ნაწილი პრომენადა
1 Promenade
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If you have a car, drive down to Portobello for a walk on the beach and an explore through the town. You can also get a bus. Favourite spots include The Portobello Bookshop, Wild Flower Shop and Bross Bagels.
If you fancy a long walk with a pub at the end - this is the one. Head over the top of Arthur's Seat or round the road at the side and then dip down to Duddingston. It's worth wearing trainers or wellies as it can be muddy. The Sheep Heid Inn is the oldest surviving pub in Scotland - the food is delicious and it has a lovely beer garden, as well as a bowling alley.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The Causeway
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If you fancy a long walk with a pub at the end - this is the one. Head over the top of Arthur's Seat or round the road at the side and then dip down to Duddingston. It's worth wearing trainers or wellies as it can be muddy. The Sheep Heid Inn is the oldest surviving pub in Scotland - the food is delicious and it has a lovely beer garden, as well as a bowling alley.

Food scene

Fantastic little thai restuarant - cheap and cheerful.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl
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Fantastic little thai restuarant - cheap and cheerful.
For special anniversaries or birthday dinners. The waiters are friendly and professional and the food is sensational, especially the burrata mozzarella.
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Divino Enoteca Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
5 Merchant St
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For special anniversaries or birthday dinners. The waiters are friendly and professional and the food is sensational, especially the burrata mozzarella.
Reasonably priced, quirky, earthy café with free parking in Newington.
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Beetroot Sauvage - Vegan Café, Restaurant, Yoga Studio
33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace
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Reasonably priced, quirky, earthy café with free parking in Newington.
A little piece of Paris in the heart of Edinburgh. You can get steak and chips for a tenner and every meal comes with free salad, olives and cured meat. Nothing beats a candlelit dinner with a bottle of house red.
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover St
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A little piece of Paris in the heart of Edinburgh. You can get steak and chips for a tenner and every meal comes with free salad, olives and cured meat. Nothing beats a candlelit dinner with a bottle of house red.
If you're in town for breakfast or lunch, this is my go-to. Fresh soups, salads, quiches, cakes.
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The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars St
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If you're in town for breakfast or lunch, this is my go-to. Fresh soups, salads, quiches, cakes.
Booking essential. Extraordinary Indian food and exceptionally friendly staff in a beautifully decorated building on St Andrew’s Square just up from Princes Street.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
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Booking essential. Extraordinary Indian food and exceptionally friendly staff in a beautifully decorated building on St Andrew’s Square just up from Princes Street.