Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
A must see for any visit to Edinburgh, the One o'clock gun fired from the ramparts every day surprises many visitors but is a link to the past when it signalled the time to Edinburgh's port nearby.
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Castillo de Edimburgo
CastlehillA must see for any visit to Edinburgh, the One o'clock gun fired from the ramparts every day surprises many visitors but is a link to the past when it signalled the time to Edinburgh's port nearby.
If modern art is your thing these are a great choice with world class artists including Eduardo Paolozzi’s studio. There's a great cafe as well!
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdIf modern art is your thing these are a great choice with world class artists including Eduardo Paolozzi’s studio. There's a great cafe as well!
I love seeing how the royal family lived on this ship which is now a museum. I was surprised at how simply the Queen actually lives when on board.
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Yate Real Britannia
Ocean DriveI love seeing how the royal family lived on this ship which is now a museum. I was surprised at how simply the Queen actually lives when on board.
International quality art exhibitions year round in a classic portico'd building. Theres a great cafe overlooking the gardens which makes a good stop halfway along princess street for a coffee.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdInternational quality art exhibitions year round in a classic portico'd building. Theres a great cafe overlooking the gardens which makes a good stop halfway along princess street for a coffee.
Calton Hill gives a great view of the Edinburgh new town and a part built replica of the Parthenon is a great picture.
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Colina Calton
Calton HillCalton Hill gives a great view of the Edinburgh new town and a part built replica of the Parthenon is a great picture.
See how life was lived in a typical Georgian New Town house on one of the best squares in Edinburgh
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Casa georgiana
7 Charlotte SquareSee how life was lived in a typical Georgian New Town house on one of the best squares in Edinburgh
Entertainment & Activities
The home of Rugby in Scotland and the venue for all the international matches including the 6 nations in February and March every year
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BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetThe home of Rugby in Scotland and the venue for all the international matches including the 6 nations in February and March every year
A visit to see the Penguin parade at the Zoo is a must for any families with younger children, and for those of us a little older as well!
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Zoológico de Edimburgo
134 Corstorphine RdA visit to see the Penguin parade at the Zoo is a must for any families with younger children, and for those of us a little older as well!
Food Scene
Lovely vietnamese food, book early as it's quite small
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Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove StLovely vietnamese food, book early as it's quite small
Excellent modern european restaurant, book early to avoid disappointment!
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The Bonham Hotel
35 Drumsheugh GardensExcellent modern european restaurant, book early to avoid disappointment!
A nice coffee and fresh artisan bread daily. The breakfast and lunch menu is tasty and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed.
Jacob's Bakery
62 Haymarket TerraceA nice coffee and fresh artisan bread daily. The breakfast and lunch menu is tasty and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed.
Friendly Italian restaurant, with fresh local produce including a good seafood selection at the bottom of the street. You can't go wrong whatever choice you make.
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La Bruschetta
13 Clifton TerraceFriendly Italian restaurant, with fresh local produce including a good seafood selection at the bottom of the street. You can't go wrong whatever choice you make.
A great choice and a lighter option just around the corner for Japanese including Sushi, Sashimi and Teriyaki.
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Luv Sushi
15 Dalry RdA great choice and a lighter option just around the corner for Japanese including Sushi, Sashimi and Teriyaki.
Our favourite for Indian curries just around the corner with both takeaway and sit in options. Try the Chicken Centara for a main course, but don't be tempted by to many side dishes as the portions are generous.
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Ignite Restaurant
272-274 Morrison StOur favourite for Indian curries just around the corner with both takeaway and sit in options. Try the Chicken Centara for a main course, but don't be tempted by to many side dishes as the portions are generous.
Right on the corner, a friendly vibe, great snacks and coffee.
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Nomad
2 Haymarket TerraceRight on the corner, a friendly vibe, great snacks and coffee.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza with fresh ingredients and friendly staff.
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Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry RdAuthentic Neapolitan pizza with fresh ingredients and friendly staff.
Every Saturday 9am - 2pm for over 40 locally sourced producers
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Mercado de agricultores de Edimburgo
Castle TerraceEvery Saturday 9am - 2pm for over 40 locally sourced producers
Imposing former Linen Bank headquarters converted into a restaurant, bar and nightclub below.
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The Dome
14 George StImposing former Linen Bank headquarters converted into a restaurant, bar and nightclub below.
Shebeen Dalry
103-105 Dalry RdSouth African cuisine with immense portion sizes.
Everything Else
Daily choral services and regular free classical concerts in this victorian gothic cathedral, an antidote to a busy day in town.
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Catedral de Santa María
Palmerston PlaceDaily choral services and regular free classical concerts in this victorian gothic cathedral, an antidote to a busy day in town.
Parks & Nature
Roseburn Path
Roseburn PathCycle and footpath network away from the roads on old rail track routes.
River walk right through Edinburgh away from the sights and sounds of the city
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Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdRiver walk right through Edinburgh away from the sights and sounds of the city
Great children's play park just under the castle with a cafe for the adults and a walk through the gardens away from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street
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Princes Street
Princes StreetGreat children's play park just under the castle with a cafe for the adults and a walk through the gardens away from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street
Arts & Culture
Classical music venue with a full programme year round, our last performances we attended here were Mozart Requiem and The Brat Pack.
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Usher Hall
Lothian RoadClassical music venue with a full programme year round, our last performances we attended here were Mozart Requiem and The Brat Pack.
Fascinating multimedia museum telling the story of the earth. Great for families on days where the weather is not so great or a change of pace from culture.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadFascinating multimedia museum telling the story of the earth. Great for families on days where the weather is not so great or a change of pace from culture.
Year round theatre performances including the new year pantomime.
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Teatro del Rey
2 Leven StYear round theatre performances including the new year pantomime.
World class performing art venue for opera, dance and classical music
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Teatro del Festival
13-29 Nicolson StWorld class performing art venue for opera, dance and classical music
Drinks & Nightlife
Everything gin and a great buzz in the bar early evening or a tasty burger during the day.
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The Jolly Botanist
256-260 Morrison StEverything gin and a great buzz in the bar early evening or a tasty burger during the day.
Hidden away down a side street this is a local favourite
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The Cambridge Bar
20 Young StHidden away down a side street this is a local favourite
Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
81-83 Lothian RdCraft beers and tasty pub food.