Edbnb Guidebook to Edinburgh and Leith
Neighbourhoods
If you haven't visited Edinburgh before, our top tip is to see the City Centre (see 'Edinburgh') below.
Next we'd recommend Leith, the flat sits on the border between Leith and Edinburgh New Town.
We have included notes on our neighbourhood, 'Montgomery Street'.
Finally, once you've seen the City Centre and Leith, we have included short notes on other interesting neighbourhoods if you have time or already know all the sights!
Little Italy: Leith is Edinburgh's Little Italy - it has traditionally been the centre of Italian immigration for the last century and as a result there are many great Italian shops, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance.
Top of our list for food shopping is Edinburgh's most famous deli, Valvona Crolla on Elm Row (the cover picture of this guide). Walk to the end of Montgomery Street and turn left onto Elm Row when you hit Leith Walk.
For eat-in or take-away Italian food try Gaia (32 Crighton Pl) and for pizza it has to be either Origano (236 Leith Walk), or La Favorita (331-325 Leith Walk). All three are on Leith Walk heading towards Leith port, about 7 - 10 minutes' walk from the flat.
If it is cake you are after, buy from the Sicilian Pastry Shop, 14-16 Albert Street, just a few minutes' walk from the flat.
Independent Shops and Quirky Bars: Heading into the centre of Edinburgh you are more likely to find well-known high street stores whereas Leith Walk is still largely independent and is home to many characterful, one-off, arty shops, bars, and restaurants.
Local Bakery: for breakfast croissants, freshly-baked bread, etc., try the Twelve Triangles kiosk at 90 Brunswick Street. Turn right on Montgomery Street, Brunswick St is first on the right and the bakery is at the end of the block on the left - 2 minutes' walk.
Montgomery St
Montgomery StreetLittle Italy: Leith is Edinburgh's Little Italy - it has traditionally been the centre of Italian immigration for the last century and as a result there are many great Italian shops, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance.
Top of our list for food shopping is Edinburgh's most famous deli, Valvona Crolla on Elm Row (the cover picture of this guide). Walk to the end of Montgomery Street and turn left onto Elm Row when you hit Leith Walk.
For eat-in or take-away Italian food try Gaia (32 Crighton Pl) and for pizza it has to be either Origano (236 Leith Walk), or La Favorita (331-325 Leith Walk). All three are on Leith Walk heading towards Leith port, about 7 - 10 minutes' walk from the flat.
If it is cake you are after, buy from the Sicilian Pastry Shop, 14-16 Albert Street, just a few minutes' walk from the flat.
Independent Shops and Quirky Bars: Heading into the centre of Edinburgh you are more likely to find well-known high street stores whereas Leith Walk is still largely independent and is home to many characterful, one-off, arty shops, bars, and restaurants.
Local Bakery: for breakfast croissants, freshly-baked bread, etc., try the Twelve Triangles kiosk at 90 Brunswick Street. Turn right on Montgomery Street, Brunswick St is first on the right and the bakery is at the end of the block on the left - 2 minutes' walk.
The port of Leith is a 1.5 mile (2.5km) walk from our flat, mostly down lively Leith Walk - a street noted for thrift stores, bars, and restaurants. Leith Walk links the City Centre to Leith Port, and there are regular buses (16 and 22) along the route.
Because of the tram works by Elm Row, there are currently diversions in place. See Lothian Buses website for up to date information.
Leith is a buzzing port district, and has benefited from a huge regeneration programme in recent decades. It retains some edgy glamour and is home to both hip creatives and longtime locals.
Waterfront seafood bistros and traditional pubs dot the Shore area, and the Royal Yacht Britannia, a former ocean-going royal residence, showcases elaborate state apartments and an onboard Rolls-Royce.
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The port of Leith is a 1.5 mile (2.5km) walk from our flat, mostly down lively Leith Walk - a street noted for thrift stores, bars, and restaurants. Leith Walk links the City Centre to Leith Port, and there are regular buses (16 and 22) along the route.
Because of the tram works by Elm Row, there are currently diversions in place. See Lothian Buses website for up to date information.
Leith is a buzzing port district, and has benefited from a huge regeneration programme in recent decades. It retains some edgy glamour and is home to both hip creatives and longtime locals.
Waterfront seafood bistros and traditional pubs dot the Shore area, and the Royal Yacht Britannia, a former ocean-going royal residence, showcases elaborate state apartments and an onboard Rolls-Royce.