Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Drinks & Nightlife

Great value food in an historic setting and just across the street from the apartment.
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Tolbooth Tavern
167 Canongate
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Great value food in an historic setting and just across the street from the apartment.

Everything Else

If you have a car please see this link for parking options in the area with their price. http://www.parkopedia.mobi/parking/uk/eh8/
Lower London Road
Lower London Road
If you have a car please see this link for parking options in the area with their price. http://www.parkopedia.mobi/parking/uk/eh8/

Essentials

This supermarket can be accessed easily by walking through the student accommodation located behind Sugarhouse Close. There are also some eating places including a Pizza Express nearby.
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Tesco Express
4-6 Leith Walk
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This supermarket can be accessed easily by walking through the student accommodation located behind Sugarhouse Close. There are also some eating places including a Pizza Express nearby.

Food Scene

Has a very nice lunch menu and is a very short walk from the apartment. http://www.wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk/
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Wedgwood The Restaurant
267 Royal Mile
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Has a very nice lunch menu and is a very short walk from the apartment. http://www.wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk/
Very near - exit the Close turn right, on the right. Open for breakfast.
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Starbucks
124 High St
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Very near - exit the Close turn right, on the right. Open for breakfast.
This was one of my celebration restaurants while at Edinburgh University. Alongside the Scottish seafood, beef, lamb and game you'd expect to find, you'll also see the Witchery's legendary Angus beef steak tartare, briny-fresh seafood platters, wild game and even some haggis featuring on the menu. Enjoy....
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 Castlehill
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This was one of my celebration restaurants while at Edinburgh University. Alongside the Scottish seafood, beef, lamb and game you'd expect to find, you'll also see the Witchery's legendary Angus beef steak tartare, briny-fresh seafood platters, wild game and even some haggis featuring on the menu. Enjoy....
If you fancy eating in, but don't want to cook, try Benes' just downstairs - wide choice including fish'n'chips, pizza, pasta, and burgers...
Bene's
8 Seton Pl
If you fancy eating in, but don't want to cook, try Benes' just downstairs - wide choice including fish'n'chips, pizza, pasta, and burgers...
Highly recommended by my nephew...good food, good atmosphere and service, and reasonably priced....
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover St
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Highly recommended by my nephew...good food, good atmosphere and service, and reasonably priced....
Really nice restaurant up in the roof of the museum extension - great food and great views.
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Tower Restaurant
Chambers Street
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Really nice restaurant up in the roof of the museum extension - great food and great views.
Very popular vegetarian restaurant - just round the corner....
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David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's St
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Very popular vegetarian restaurant - just round the corner....

Getting Around

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Железнодорожный вокзал Вейверли
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Nearest carpark and amongst the most reasonably priced.
APCOA Edinburgh Waverley Station Long Stay Car Park
Nearest carpark and amongst the most reasonably priced.

Sightseeing

The highlight of Edinburgh sites. Edinburgh Castle was a royal residence until the late 16th century and Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI there (he went on to be James I of Britain). The 12th-century, Norman-style St. Margaret's Chapel still stands in its original form. Inside the castle, you can see the Honours of Scotland (crown jewels), the French prisons, the Stone of Destiny and the most famous cannon in the UK, Mons Meg. Be sure to check out the Witches' Well at the entrance to the Castle Esplanade, where women were burned for witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Эдинбургский замок
Castlehill
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The highlight of Edinburgh sites. Edinburgh Castle was a royal residence until the late 16th century and Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI there (he went on to be James I of Britain). The 12th-century, Norman-style St. Margaret's Chapel still stands in its original form. Inside the castle, you can see the Honours of Scotland (crown jewels), the French prisons, the Stone of Destiny and the most famous cannon in the UK, Mons Meg. Be sure to check out the Witches' Well at the entrance to the Castle Esplanade, where women were burned for witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse was built in 1128 and served as the main residence for the Kings and Queens of Scotland from the 15th century onwards. It is in fact still the Queen's official residence when she visits Edinburgh. When she is not residing here, you can tour the home. This palace contains much of the history of Mary Queen of Scots. There is a plaque put up in recognition of her secretary, David Rizzio, who was stabbed by her jealous husband.
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Palace of Holyrood
Canongate
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse was built in 1128 and served as the main residence for the Kings and Queens of Scotland from the 15th century onwards. It is in fact still the Queen's official residence when she visits Edinburgh. When she is not residing here, you can tour the home. This palace contains much of the history of Mary Queen of Scots. There is a plaque put up in recognition of her secretary, David Rizzio, who was stabbed by her jealous husband.
Scotland's Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, 5 minutes walk from the apartment, in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. Constructed from a mixture of steel, oak, and granite, the complex building was hailed on opening as one of the most innovative designs in Britain today. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape, the flower paintings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the upturned boats on the seashore, Enric Miralles, one of the world's premier architects, developed a design that he said was a building "growing out of the land".
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Scottish Parliament Building
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Scotland's Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, 5 minutes walk from the apartment, in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. Constructed from a mixture of steel, oak, and granite, the complex building was hailed on opening as one of the most innovative designs in Britain today. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape, the flower paintings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the upturned boats on the seashore, Enric Miralles, one of the world's premier architects, developed a design that he said was a building "growing out of the land".
Bordering the Water of Leith and just a few minutes from Stockbridge, Dean Village boasts some of the capital's most spectacular architecture. Follow the peaceful path along the water's edge and towards the west of the city, admiring the distinctive sandstone mills and stylish Tudor revivals en route. You're not far from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art either.
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Дин-Вилледж
Dean Path
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Bordering the Water of Leith and just a few minutes from Stockbridge, Dean Village boasts some of the capital's most spectacular architecture. Follow the peaceful path along the water's edge and towards the west of the city, admiring the distinctive sandstone mills and stylish Tudor revivals en route. You're not far from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art either.
The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. Now berthed in Edinburgh, you can follow in the footsteps of Royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences. During a tour you can enjoy afternoon tea...
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Королевская яхта Британия
Ocean Drive
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The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. Now berthed in Edinburgh, you can follow in the footsteps of Royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences. During a tour you can enjoy afternoon tea...

Parks & Nature

Located at the highest point in Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a dormant volcano which gives incredible views of the city. It sits at 251 m above sea level and is a must-visit spot for anyone traveling to Edinburgh.
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Артурс-Сит
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Located at the highest point in Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a dormant volcano which gives incredible views of the city. It sits at 251 m above sea level and is a must-visit spot for anyone traveling to Edinburgh.
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Королевский ботанический сад Эдинбурга
Arboretum Place
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This park is a beautiful place particularly in spring, with its cherry blossom lanes.
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Медоус
Melville Drive
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This park is a beautiful place particularly in spring, with its cherry blossom lanes.