Food Scene
Field
41 W Nicolson StIt is small, good and very handy.
Machina Espresso
38 W TollcrossGood coffee and croissants
The Wee Boulangerie
67 Clerk StBest sourdough baguettes ever.
Shopping
LIGHTHOUSE - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop
43-45 W Nicolson StBrilliant independent radical bookshop.
Arts & Culture
The Queen's Hall
85-89 Clerk StBeautiful music venue virtually at the end of the street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Captains Bar
4 S College StGreat wee pub nearby and often has traditional music going on.
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
Virtually on the doorstep in the middle of Edinburgh.