Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreA Michelin-starred delight!
The Kitchin
Another Michelin-starred attraction for food lovers.
This pub has a good selection of beverages and live music on some nights. On our most recent visit the restaurant served excellent food.
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The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreThis pub has a good selection of beverages and live music on some nights. On our most recent visit the restaurant served excellent food.
The breakfasts here are great (if you're into that kind of thing!). Haggis/ vegetarian haggis available!
281 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Roseleaf bar cafe
23/24 Sandport PlaceThe breakfasts here are great (if you're into that kind of thing!). Haggis/ vegetarian haggis available!
A compact Leith gourmet delicatessen that also serves food and coffees.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Relish Leith
3-4 Commercial StA compact Leith gourmet delicatessen that also serves food and coffees.
Rocksalt
46 Constitution StA lovely cafe that gets good light during the middle of the day.
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowGourmet delicatessen that serves food and hot beverages.
Printworks Coffee
42 Constitution StGreat coffee, friendly staff!
Lovely cafe / restaurant serving good, wholesome food! Can be accessed via a leafy, off-road walking / cycling path that starts near the flat.
87 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsLovely cafe / restaurant serving good, wholesome food! Can be accessed via a leafy, off-road walking / cycling path that starts near the flat.
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreDoes a great selection of cakes and cuppa's!
New, nordic style and getting very good reviews! Higher end, with taster menus.
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Norn
50-54 Henderson StreetNew, nordic style and getting very good reviews! Higher end, with taster menus.
Leith Market, every Saturday 10am - 5pm with fresh and cooked food and craft stalls. Great friendly atmosphere!
Dock Place
Dock PlaceLeith Market, every Saturday 10am - 5pm with fresh and cooked food and craft stalls. Great friendly atmosphere!
Great, hidden occasional street food market running 12noon - 10pm with a variety of stalls and love music. Children welcome until 8pm. Check Facebook for dates.
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Pitt Market
20 Pitt StGreat, hidden occasional street food market running 12noon - 10pm with a variety of stalls and love music. Children welcome until 8pm. Check Facebook for dates.
Brilliant new cafe for breakfast, coffee or lunches. Tucked away at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop and accessed by road or off-road cycle path.
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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
21 HawthornvaleBrilliant new cafe for breakfast, coffee or lunches. Tucked away at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop and accessed by road or off-road cycle path.
Cultural venue with occasional events/ pop-up restaurants. Check website and "Indoor Food & Craft Market - #EdIndoorMarket" on fb.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Biscuit Factory
4-6 Anderson PlCultural venue with occasional events/ pop-up restaurants. Check website and "Indoor Food & Craft Market - #EdIndoorMarket" on fb.
Regular Sunday market 10am - 5pm. Similar to Leith Market and lovely 30 minute walk from the flat along the old railway line/ Water of Leith.
325 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pamilihan ng Stockbridge
Saunders StreetRegular Sunday market 10am - 5pm. Similar to Leith Market and lovely 30 minute walk from the flat along the old railway line/ Water of Leith.
Cafe Truva
ShoreGreat Turkish cafe - try the meze platter/ take away lunchbox!
Drinks & Nightlife
Serves great pub food and a good selection of drinks. It also has a small restaurant attached. Haggis/ vegetarian haggis available!
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The King's Wark
36 ShoreServes great pub food and a good selection of drinks. It also has a small restaurant attached. Haggis/ vegetarian haggis available!
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlA great pub with good food, especially on a sunny day!
Sofi’s Bar
63-65 Henderson StA laid-back and lovely Leith treasure!
Set right on the estuary, this pub offers good value food and great views!
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The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresSet right on the estuary, this pub offers good value food and great views!
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StA quirky, independent bar/bistro in Leith.
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkA lovely wee bar on Leith Walk.
Essentials
Our nearest supermarket is small, but still stocks most every-day items.
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Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkOur nearest supermarket is small, but still stocks most every-day items.
A small supermarket that stocks most things you might need on a day-to-day basis.
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Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StA small supermarket that stocks most things you might need on a day-to-day basis.
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StA large supermarket that is comprehensively stocked.
Real Foods
37 Broughton StWhole-foods shop.
Tattie Shaws
35 Elm RowA great little fruit and veg shop!
Lidl
Dalry RoadBargain groceries!
Leith Library
28-30 Ferry RoadPublic library with computers and children's area with regular activities.
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main StSmall store with all the essentials.
Everything Else
This shopping centre is within an easy walk of the flat and has a wide selection of stores.
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrThis shopping centre is within an easy walk of the flat and has a wide selection of stores.
There are such brilliant views of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat that it is a must for a fine day. Although the walk can be tiring, it's worth it!
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Arthur's Seat
There are such brilliant views of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat that it is a must for a fine day. Although the walk can be tiring, it's worth it!
Entertainment & Activities
Vue
98 Ocean DrOur closest mainstream cinema.
alien rock
8 Pier PlAn indoor rock-climbing centre.
PureGym Edinburgh Ocean Terminal
Ocean DriveThis gym is close to our flat.
An excellent little swimming pool, very close to home!
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceAn excellent little swimming pool, very close to home!
Alien Rock 2
37 West Bowling Green StreetIndoor rock climbing without ropes - 'bouldering' wall.
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdGreat arthouse cinema & healthy, rustic food cafe.
Arthouse and mainstream films. Great wee cinema and bar.
255 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StArthouse and mainstream films. Great wee cinema and bar.
A treat with massive comfy cinema seats - arthouse and mainstream showings.
161 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceA treat with massive comfy cinema seats - arthouse and mainstream showings.
Sightseeing
A beautiful open space - perfect for a short walk from the flat.
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Leith Links
4 Links GardensA beautiful open space - perfect for a short walk from the flat.
One of Scotland's most popular tourist destinations.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveOne of Scotland's most popular tourist destinations.
Kastilyo ng Edinburgh
CastlehillThe heart of Edinburgh's wonderful Old Town.
Lovely gardens can be accessed via the off-road walking and cycling path near the flat.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLovely gardens can be accessed via the off-road walking and cycling path near the flat.
Edinburgh Old Town
The heart of Edinburgh's World Heritage area. A must!
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateAnother 'must see' attraction!
Scottish Parliament Building
Horse WyndSee the quirky design!
Monumento ni Scott
An iconic structure in the heart of Edinburgh.
Princes Street
Princes StreetLovely gardens in central Edinburgh.
Part of the wider off-road walking and cycling network in Edinburgh, much of which runs along the routes of old railway lines. A fabulous, car-free way to see the city!
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Water of Leith Cyclepath
Part of the wider off-road walking and cycling network in Edinburgh, much of which runs along the routes of old railway lines. A fabulous, car-free way to see the city!
Arts & Culture
Leith School of Art
25 N Jct StSmall gallery space. Check their website to see what's happening.
Scottish National Gallery ng Modern Art
75 Belford RdHome of a wonderful collection.
Scottish National Gallery ng Modern Art
75 Belford RdA must for art-lovers.
Scottish National Gallery ng Modern Art
75 Belford RdA must for art lovers!
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StA must for art lovers!
Main contemporary gallery with changing exhibitions, coffee shop and good bookshop.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StMain contemporary gallery with changing exhibitions, coffee shop and good bookshop.
Quirky, rambling multi-arts centre with changing exhibitions and shows. Pub in the centre courtyard.
161 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Summerhall
Quirky, rambling multi-arts centre with changing exhibitions and shows. Pub in the centre courtyard.
Arts venue with studios and cafe with occasional events. Great space with large hall for kids.
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StArts venue with studios and cafe with occasional events. Great space with large hall for kids.
Art studios with open studio events and regular commercial exhibitions.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Coburg House Art Studios
15 Coburg StArt studios with open studio events and regular commercial exhibitions.
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StGreat contemporary theatre & bar.
Collective
38 Calton HillContemporary art gallery. It also has a cafe!
Newly rebuild art studios, cafe and art gallery with changing contemporary exhibitions.
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
21 HawthornvaleNewly rebuild art studios, cafe and art gallery with changing contemporary exhibitions.
Custom Lane
1 Customs WharfContemporary art shows & studios in new arts & design venue.
A bit of culture down at the heart of the docks - artists run exhibition space and studios. Plus an Anthony Gormley sculpture. Check fb for current exhibitions.
DOK Artist Space
A bit of culture down at the heart of the docks - artists run exhibition space and studios. Plus an Anthony Gormley sculpture. Check fb for current exhibitions.