Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreYummy cakes a go-go!
Amazing food and atmosphere, whether you're stopping for lunch, dinner, or a coffee and cake - a bit of a bargain...
Jules Verne Brasserie Francaise & Cafe
13 Antigua StAmazing food and atmosphere, whether you're stopping for lunch, dinner, or a coffee and cake - a bit of a bargain...
Spoon
6 A Nicolson StLovely retro interior, good for bigger groups... good food too
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanBest Scandi cakes and lovely Marigold tea!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StIt's cool without being pretentious!
If there's a 'Franklin Rock & Roll Club' night happening - then get yourself down there for some really cheap drinks, lots of fun, and the best in today's bands playing yesterday's no-hit sounds by mostly middle-aged purveyors of garage punk, beat, surf and sleazy rock and roll!
Leith Franklin Academical Cricket Club
1 Leith LinksIf there's a 'Franklin Rock & Roll Club' night happening - then get yourself down there for some really cheap drinks, lots of fun, and the best in today's bands playing yesterday's no-hit sounds by mostly middle-aged purveyors of garage punk, beat, surf and sleazy rock and roll!
Sightseeing
The Shore station
It's off the beaten track...
Parks & Nature
It's a beautiful place to relax... not too touristy!
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceIt's a beautiful place to relax... not too touristy!
Only go if it's not a really hot day (anything over 10 degrees in Scotland) as it can get really busy. Unless you like busy, of course :)
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Promenade am Portobello Beach
1 PromenadeOnly go if it's not a really hot day (anything over 10 degrees in Scotland) as it can get really busy. Unless you like busy, of course :)
Arts & Culture
Away from the crowds whilst still getting your art fix...
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdAway from the crowds whilst still getting your art fix...
Shopping
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLots of vintage stores including the iconic Armstrongs!
Essentials
On the doorstep... and Lidl is just around the corner, along with many European supermarkets on Leith Walk.
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Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StOn the doorstep... and Lidl is just around the corner, along with many European supermarkets on Leith Walk.