Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Free botanic gardens open 7 days huge collection in varied grounds, allow 2 hours.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceFree botanic gardens open 7 days huge collection in varied grounds, allow 2 hours.
Visit the Royal Yacht formerly owned by the Queen which she toured the world in for decades, go on board and experience it.
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Britannia
Ocean DriveVisit the Royal Yacht formerly owned by the Queen which she toured the world in for decades, go on board and experience it.
Gigantic castle dominates city skyline with great views and museum inside. Not free.
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Burg Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillGigantic castle dominates city skyline with great views and museum inside. Not free.
Old Royal Palace at the foot of the Royal Mile, with Gallery and ruined Abbey.
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Holyrood Palace
CanongateOld Royal Palace at the foot of the Royal Mile, with Gallery and ruined Abbey.
Walk from Cramond Beach along scenic coastal paths to Cramond village, was a Roman port and fort,nice views and walks, island has a causeway, beware of tides.
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Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondWalk from Cramond Beach along scenic coastal paths to Cramond village, was a Roman port and fort,nice views and walks, island has a causeway, beware of tides.
Scenic coastal village, nice views and walks, island has a causeway, beware of tides. Old roman fort & port.
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Cramond
Scenic coastal village, nice views and walks, island has a causeway, beware of tides. Old roman fort & port.
Scenic old harbour with some seafood restaurants and bars
(check tide times)
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Newhaven Harbour station
Scenic old harbour with some seafood restaurants and bars
(check tide times)
Food Scene
Weekend market food stall, arts & crafts, cafe's. Sunday only.
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Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetWeekend market food stall, arts & crafts, cafe's. Sunday only.
Seafood restaurant right on scenic Newhaven Harbour
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceSeafood restaurant right on scenic Newhaven Harbour
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreMichelin star since 2001
The Kitchin
Michelin star since 2007
Always great fresh food, Mediterranean styled menus nice staff and super location on Broughton Street
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StAlways great fresh food, Mediterranean styled menus nice staff and super location on Broughton Street
New Chapter
18 Eyre PlNice spot for lunch and dinner
Small friendly cafe/restaurant with lunchtime menu and early evening specials
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Educated Flea
32B Broughton StSmall friendly cafe/restaurant with lunchtime menu and early evening specials
Shopping
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrShopping centre, with Vue cinema complex
Harvey Nichols
Over priced unknown designers but great cafe on 4th floor
Arts & Culture
Its part gallery and museum great old building plus new cafe. Free entry
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Schottische Nationalgalerie für Porträts
1 Queen StIts part gallery and museum great old building plus new cafe. Free entry
Modern Art Gallery across 2 buildings and landscaped gardens, near Water of Leith. Free entry,
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdModern Art Gallery across 2 buildings and landscaped gardens, near Water of Leith. Free entry,
Great big old museum building with lots of old and new displays, international class of exhibits, allow 3 hours. Free entry
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National Museum of Scotland
Great big old museum building with lots of old and new displays, international class of exhibits, allow 3 hours. Free entry
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlTheatre, mostly musicals
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterside area for old bars and seafood restaurants, cafe nearby
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The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreWaterside area for old bars and seafood restaurants, cafe nearby
The Other Place
2-4 Broughton Rd100 beers and very good bar food
Everything Else
Inverleith Park
Park with large duck pond
St Marks Park
Warriston RoadPark beside Water of Leith river, see Swans, Ducks and Heron
Entertainment & Activities
Swimming Pool, old Victorian building, new pool facilities
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Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle RoadSwimming Pool, old Victorian building, new pool facilities
Cinema and bar/food eatery complex at top of Broughton Street/Leith Walk
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Omni Centre
Greenside RowCinema and bar/food eatery complex at top of Broughton Street/Leith Walk