Ada & Cemโs Edinburgh Guidebook ๐ฐ๐โฒ๏ธ
Ada & Cemโs Edinburgh Guidebook ๐ฐ๐โฒ๏ธ
Main Tourist Attractions
Beautiful views of the city! Takes 1 hour to go up, make sure to wear appropriate shoes. If itโs sunny, make sure to go! Weather is very unpredictable in Scotland.
For a less challenging climb, Go to Salisbury Crag. Also around Arthurโs Seat are lakes with swans
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Beautiful views of the city! Takes 1 hour to go up, make sure to wear appropriate shoes. If itโs sunny, make sure to go! Weather is very unpredictable in Scotland.
For a less challenging climb, Go to Salisbury Crag. Also around Arthurโs Seat are lakes with swans
Royal familyโs residence for centuries, still used up to now. Has an excellent audiobook and showcases Scottish architecture. Ticket is around ยฃ17/18
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CanongateRoyal familyโs residence for centuries, still used up to now. Has an excellent audiobook and showcases Scottish architecture. Ticket is around ยฃ17/18
Panoramic views of the city and not as hard to climb as Arthurโs Seat. Has a restaurant, museum, food stall and Greek Arches. One of the best sunset views of Edinburgh
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Calton HillPanoramic views of the city and not as hard to climb as Arthurโs Seat. Has a restaurant, museum, food stall and Greek Arches. One of the best sunset views of Edinburgh
Spoiler alert! This is the inspiration for Harry Potterโs Diagon Alley. Go up stairs to Victoriaโs Terrace for an interesting vantage point of the street
On this street, watch out for:
Museum Context - Harry Potter store which used to sell brooms in boxes, the inspiration for Oliverโs wand store
A pair of glasses and a moustache signage - was the inspiration for Fred and Georgeโs Joke store in Harry potter
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetSpoiler alert! This is the inspiration for Harry Potterโs Diagon Alley. Go up stairs to Victoriaโs Terrace for an interesting vantage point of the street
On this street, watch out for:
Museum Context - Harry Potter store which used to sell brooms in boxes, the inspiration for Oliverโs wand store
A pair of glasses and a moustache signage - was the inspiration for Fred and Georgeโs Joke store in Harry potter
Historic plaza with old pubs where people used to grab a pint to watch the public executions. Pubs named after this gruesome history, such as the Last Drop etc. Has scenic views of Edinburgh Castle
Every Saturday, it has markets with local handicrafts and international food
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketHistoric plaza with old pubs where people used to grab a pint to watch the public executions. Pubs named after this gruesome history, such as the Last Drop etc. Has scenic views of Edinburgh Castle
Every Saturday, it has markets with local handicrafts and international food
Historic 12th century castle with amazing views of the city. Make sure to book in advance, as tickets run out.
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CastlehillHistoric 12th century castle with amazing views of the city. Make sure to book in advance, as tickets run out.
A historic underground close (alley) located under the City Chambers on Royal Mile. The area became shrouded in myths and urban legends; tales of hauntings and murders abounded all explained by a costumed guide and multimedia presentations.
Ticketed tour
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2 High StA historic underground close (alley) located under the City Chambers on Royal Mile. The area became shrouded in myths and urban legends; tales of hauntings and murders abounded all explained by a costumed guide and multimedia presentations.
Ticketed tour
Beautiful landscaped park. Have a leisurely stroll and see the beautiful Ross Fountain set against the Edinburgh castle. Great photo opps!
Princes Street Gardens
Beautiful landscaped park. Have a leisurely stroll and see the beautiful Ross Fountain set against the Edinburgh castle. Great photo opps!
Gorgeous medieval style village with a quaint riverside path. Great to walk to on a sunny day!
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Dean PathGorgeous medieval style village with a quaint riverside path. Great to walk to on a sunny day!
Lush and expansive historic garden with plants and trees from all over the world with some seasonal events throughout the year
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLush and expansive historic garden with plants and trees from all over the world with some seasonal events throughout the year
Local Food
Pub with great traditional (non-greasy) Scottish food and live music. Try the haggis and sample local beers (Tenners and Brew Dog) and ciders
George IV Bar
54 George IV BridgePub with great traditional (non-greasy) Scottish food and live music. Try the haggis and sample local beers (Tenners and Brew Dog) and ciders
Great selection of beers and whiskey, plus itโs in a close.
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClGreat selection of beers and whiskey, plus itโs in a close.
Scotland based pub chain abd beer brand that has own tasty craft beer, good pub food and a chill patio
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh Bar & Terrace
5 New StreetScotland based pub chain abd beer brand that has own tasty craft beer, good pub food and a chill patio
Sip your drink or cocktail at the rooftop and marvel at a majestic view of Edinburgh Castle
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Cold Town House
4 GrassmarketSip your drink or cocktail at the rooftop and marvel at a majestic view of Edinburgh Castle
Breakfast with the best seasonal ingredients from all over Scotland
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The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StBreakfast with the best seasonal ingredients from all over Scotland
Have an authentic afternoon tea experience and sample local pastries. The place is cozy and quaint, very grandma chic
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Clarinda's Tearoom
69 CanongateHave an authentic afternoon tea experience and sample local pastries. The place is cozy and quaint, very grandma chic
Doughnut heaven. Adaโs favorite! They have inventive doughnut flavors and they have different ones everyday. Dangerously close to the flat for people on a diet ๐
Room Rumours Coffee
27 East Market StreetDoughnut heaven. Adaโs favorite! They have inventive doughnut flavors and they have different ones everyday. Dangerously close to the flat for people on a diet ๐
20% off if you tell then youโre staying with Cem and Ada. Strong and full bodied coffee, big servings, tasty pastries and friendly staff
Calton view cafe
9 Jeffrey Street20% off if you tell then youโre staying with Cem and Ada. Strong and full bodied coffee, big servings, tasty pastries and friendly staff
W Lounge
Have a coffee or a cocktail with the 360 view of the city, Adaโs favorite!
World Cuisine
Ikigai Ramen
13 West CrosscausewayBest ramen in town
Pho
St James CrescentBest pho in town
Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea
12 Clerk StreetGreat bubble tea, straight from Taiwan
Itโs the UK after all, if you havenโt tried Indian in the UK, make sure to visit Dishoom for an amazing experience. Itโs usually pretty full and queues are 40-60 mins; go around non-peak hours or reserve a table in advance.
There is a not so secret bar called Permit Room at the basement, based off Bombayโs own prohibition in 1949. Try their best seller, chicken ruby for epic noms
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareItโs the UK after all, if you havenโt tried Indian in the UK, make sure to visit Dishoom for an amazing experience. Itโs usually pretty full and queues are 40-60 mins; go around non-peak hours or reserve a table in advance.
There is a not so secret bar called Permit Room at the basement, based off Bombayโs own prohibition in 1949. Try their best seller, chicken ruby for epic noms
Delicious vegan Malaysian food that even non-vegans like us love! The laksa (curry soup) is divine
Soul Vegan
Delicious vegan Malaysian food that even non-vegans like us love! The laksa (curry soup) is divine
Wide range of authentic Italian pastries, delicious and affordable!
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Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StWide range of authentic Italian pastries, delicious and affordable!
Hip Hangouts
Scotland is the birthplace of golf and so perhaps it would be fitting to do a round of mini golf! Perfect for rainy days
Fore Play Crazy Golf Edinburgh
14 Picardy PlaceScotland is the birthplace of golf and so perhaps it would be fitting to do a round of mini golf! Perfect for rainy days
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25 Lothian RoadRetro arcade (super mario, mappy, dance dance revolution etc) with great cocktails!
Hip arcade with bowling, mini-golf, billiards, pinball machines and a cool cocktail bar
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Saint James SquareHip arcade with bowling, mini-golf, billiards, pinball machines and a cool cocktail bar
Food Courts
Hip food court with award winning international dishes
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Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareHip food court with award winning international dishes
Edinburgh Street Food
Another hip food court curated with international street food
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Free Walking Tours
Free walking tours are a great way to explore the city. Perfect for travellers with limited time to explore as they usually take 1-2 hours to introduce all the main attractions. Edinburgh has plenty day and night; Old Town, New Town, Ghost Tour (edinburghfreetour <dot> com) and Harry Potter tours (pottertrail <dot> com)
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No Cash Required
You can get away without changing into local currency. Even the busses work with credit cards and museums are free. Tipping is not mandatory and youโd be given the option to tip when you pay by card.