Guidebook for Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
This is a gorgeous wooded glen with a stream and mature woods about 20 minutes walk from here, that feels far from the city. You can also walk from it up onto Blackford Hill and down to the duck pond.
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Hermitage of Braid
69 Hermitage of Braid This is a gorgeous wooded glen with a stream and mature woods about 20 minutes walk from here, that feels far from the city. You can also walk from it up onto Blackford Hill and down to the duck pond.
It's about ten minutes walk to the nearest access point, with ducks and swans, canal boats and and canoes, and row boats to hire on Sundays. A very pretty place to stroll as far as you like.
Edinburgh Canal Society
100 Ashley TerraceIt's about ten minutes walk to the nearest access point, with ducks and swans, canal boats and and canoes, and row boats to hire on Sundays. A very pretty place to stroll as far as you like.
If you're looking for playparks for the kids, there are two in this large park. The biggest is at the far end, and the nearer of the two is about fifteen minutes walk from home.
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Os Prados
Melville DriveIf you're looking for playparks for the kids, there are two in this large park. The biggest is at the far end, and the nearer of the two is about fifteen minutes walk from home.
Entertainment & Activities
Our favourite local Art Deco cinema, family-owned with real character. Spot the photos of visiting stars on the stairs. Then relax and enjoy the movie in huge recliner armchairs! There's even free wine and snacks with some showings.
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceOur favourite local Art Deco cinema, family-owned with real character. Spot the photos of visiting stars on the stairs. Then relax and enjoy the movie in huge recliner armchairs! There's even free wine and snacks with some showings.
A wonderful Victorian swimming pool (and modern gym) that's bred more than one Olympic champion. It's around 15 minutes walk.
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Warrender Swim Centre
55 Thirlestane RdA wonderful Victorian swimming pool (and modern gym) that's bred more than one Olympic champion. It's around 15 minutes walk.
Essentials
Britain's best supermarket is just five minutes walk away. Some say it's pricey, but actually the basics cost the same as any other supermarket. The thing is they tempt you with so many luxury goodies you have to watch your wallet.
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Waitrose & Partners
Burghmuir RoadBritain's best supermarket is just five minutes walk away. Some say it's pricey, but actually the basics cost the same as any other supermarket. The thing is they tempt you with so many luxury goodies you have to watch your wallet.
Shopping
If you like cheese, this place is heaven. A real old-fashioned cheesemonger with friendly knowledgable service. They also sell things like rare apple varieties in season, and other delicious temptations. Check it out.
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IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlaceIf you like cheese, this place is heaven. A real old-fashioned cheesemonger with friendly knowledgable service. They also sell things like rare apple varieties in season, and other delicious temptations. Check it out.
If you're busy sightseeing and want the convenience of prepared food, this frozen meals shop is amazing. We're keen cooks, but many of their meals are at least as good as we could make ourselves. We provide a large freezer, so you can do a big shop (they deliver) and it'll work out much more economically than always eating out.
COOK Morningside
328 Morningside RdIf you're busy sightseeing and want the convenience of prepared food, this frozen meals shop is amazing. We're keen cooks, but many of their meals are at least as good as we could make ourselves. We provide a large freezer, so you can do a big shop (they deliver) and it'll work out much more economically than always eating out.
Food Scene
It's hard to pick a favourite from all the local cafes. But if I had to choose one, it would be here. They started out as a German Baker selling fantastic bread at the Farmer's Market. When they couldn't cope with the queues, they opened here, with an amazing array of cakes and pastries and other evils for your waistline. Go on, treat yourself.
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Falko Konditormeister
185 Bruntsfield PlaceIt's hard to pick a favourite from all the local cafes. But if I had to choose one, it would be here. They started out as a German Baker selling fantastic bread at the Farmer's Market. When they couldn't cope with the queues, they opened here, with an amazing array of cakes and pastries and other evils for your waistline. Go on, treat yourself.
Our favourite local Italian, with friendly Italian-family style service. About as authentic as it gets outside Italy.
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Nonna's Kitchen
45 Morningside RdOur favourite local Italian, with friendly Italian-family style service. About as authentic as it gets outside Italy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rick Stein called it the world's best pub. And it's definitely a local institution - a bit like an antique shop turned into an upmarket bar & eatery with one of the best selections of malt whiskies in town. But be warned - dress smartly and behave, or you may be turfed out by the rather snobbish owners who can be pretty rude.
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Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdRick Stein called it the world's best pub. And it's definitely a local institution - a bit like an antique shop turned into an upmarket bar & eatery with one of the best selections of malt whiskies in town. But be warned - dress smartly and behave, or you may be turfed out by the rather snobbish owners who can be pretty rude.