Guidebook for Edinburgh

Maya
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

This is a lovely French-Scottish fusion restaurant nearby. We often go here when we fancy a something special with a nice bottle of wine! The menu is small and well priced but changes often, which we love!
Brasserie Les Amis
83 Morrison St
This is a lovely French-Scottish fusion restaurant nearby. We often go here when we fancy a something special with a nice bottle of wine! The menu is small and well priced but changes often, which we love!
The food here is amazing, I particularly recommend the haggis bonbons! They have a great selection of wines, too. It's usually busy so you'd need to book.
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Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn Pl
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The food here is amazing, I particularly recommend the haggis bonbons! They have a great selection of wines, too. It's usually busy so you'd need to book.
If you're after a top steak dinner, this is the place!
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Kyloe
1-3 Rutland Street
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If you're after a top steak dinner, this is the place!
This is an awesome sushi restaurant if you're after a more upmarket dinner, great if there's a group of you because you get to try more sushi...!
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Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay St
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This is an awesome sushi restaurant if you're after a more upmarket dinner, great if there's a group of you because you get to try more sushi...!
This restaurant is a firm favourite among our group of friends. The pricing is very reasonable, especially the lunch menu. You'll also find yourself right in the middle of old town Edinburgh if you're hitting all the tourist hot spots.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV Bridge
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This restaurant is a firm favourite among our group of friends. The pricing is very reasonable, especially the lunch menu. You'll also find yourself right in the middle of old town Edinburgh if you're hitting all the tourist hot spots.
This is my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. It's got a chilled out French vibe. They do amazing steak and lobster. There's a bit of a communal dining vibe, and it's a reasonable price.
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover St
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This is my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. It's got a chilled out French vibe. They do amazing steak and lobster. There's a bit of a communal dining vibe, and it's a reasonable price.
Delicious Italian. Small, intimate and always busy.
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La Bruschetta
13 Clifton Terrace
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Delicious Italian. Small, intimate and always busy.
Delicious coffee stop if you're on your way out, of just want to sit in on the way past. They also do a fantastic selection of pastries!
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Nomad
2 Haymarket Terrace
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Delicious coffee stop if you're on your way out, of just want to sit in on the way past. They also do a fantastic selection of pastries!
This is my favourite coffee locally. They do a very good flat white, as well as sweet treats and a delicious light lunch.
Jacob's Bakery
62 Haymarket Terrace
This is my favourite coffee locally. They do a very good flat white, as well as sweet treats and a delicious light lunch.
Indian food with a modern twist. Delicious 7 course tasting menu that's not too expensive, but definitely a treat! Quite small and very popular so it might be worth booking.
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Navadhanya
32-34 Grindlay St
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Indian food with a modern twist. Delicious 7 course tasting menu that's not too expensive, but definitely a treat! Quite small and very popular so it might be worth booking.
Sundays only! Farmers market set in the delightful Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. Very friendly and under some nice trees and covered stalls to shade you from the Edinburgh sun (or rain). You can walk down the Water of Leith to get there to enjoy some guilt free cheese!
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Рынок Стокбридж
Saunders Street
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Sundays only! Farmers market set in the delightful Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. Very friendly and under some nice trees and covered stalls to shade you from the Edinburgh sun (or rain). You can walk down the Water of Leith to get there to enjoy some guilt free cheese!
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Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove St
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Otro
22 Coates Cres
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BABA
130 George St
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank Rd
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Chop House Leith
102 Constitution St
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Drinks & Nightlife

This is a very cool underground gin bar just down the street. If you want to make an evening of it, you can book a booth for a group of you for cocktails, or just pop in for one on your way into town.
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Heads & Tales Gin Bar
1a Rutland Street
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This is a very cool underground gin bar just down the street. If you want to make an evening of it, you can book a booth for a group of you for cocktails, or just pop in for one on your way into town.
Another gin bar just up the street from us! There must be hundreds of different gin cocktails in here...
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The Jolly Botanist
256-260 Morrison St
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Another gin bar just up the street from us! There must be hundreds of different gin cocktails in here...
If you feel like Karaoke one night, you can book a booth in here!
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Supercube
58a George St
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If you feel like Karaoke one night, you can book a booth in here!
This is a cool speakeasy bar that looks like a barbers from the shop front. It's the place for some very unique cocktails.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen St
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This is a cool speakeasy bar that looks like a barbers from the shop front. It's the place for some very unique cocktails.
Very good cocktails. Not cheap, but very trendy!
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Tigerlilly
125 George St
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Very good cocktails. Not cheap, but very trendy!
I love this bar because it has a great atmosphere, and the terrace outside looks over Edinburgh Academicals rugby pitch. There is usually something going on down there on the weekends. Like all good Scottish bars its dog friendly so if you like dogs there are always lots in there!
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The Raeburn
112 Raeburn Pl
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I love this bar because it has a great atmosphere, and the terrace outside looks over Edinburgh Academicals rugby pitch. There is usually something going on down there on the weekends. Like all good Scottish bars its dog friendly so if you like dogs there are always lots in there!
The Ghillie Dhu has a great bar downstairs, and if you go behind that bar there are little booths that have a window through to the bar! Flick the light on and yo can get service through your own wee window. If you venture upstairs there is a traditional scottish ceilidh, with dancing and a live band. Very good fun and only a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland Street
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The Ghillie Dhu has a great bar downstairs, and if you go behind that bar there are little booths that have a window through to the bar! Flick the light on and yo can get service through your own wee window. If you venture upstairs there is a traditional scottish ceilidh, with dancing and a live band. Very good fun and only a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Fingers is not what you picture when you say "Piano Bar". Sticky floors, nowhere to put your jacket, very very busy, but what a fantastic singalong you get here! All the classics belted out fantastically by a man behind a piano, with everyone singing(/shouting) along. If you go after 10.30pm prepare to queue. Its very popular!
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Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick St
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Fingers is not what you picture when you say "Piano Bar". Sticky floors, nowhere to put your jacket, very very busy, but what a fantastic singalong you get here! All the classics belted out fantastically by a man behind a piano, with everyone singing(/shouting) along. If you go after 10.30pm prepare to queue. Its very popular!
Ryries is what i would describe as "a classic old man pub". An typical Scottish pub. Fantastic interior, which i believe is listed as an architectural point of interest, and as a result is protected from alterations.
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Ryrie’s Bar
1 Haymarket Terrace
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Ryries is what i would describe as "a classic old man pub". An typical Scottish pub. Fantastic interior, which i believe is listed as an architectural point of interest, and as a result is protected from alterations.
Cracking selection of Scottish Ale and whisky. There is a small outside seating area that is reat for people watching in the sun.
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Haymarket
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Cracking selection of Scottish Ale and whisky. There is a small outside seating area that is reat for people watching in the sun.
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The Jolly Botanist
256-260 Morrison St
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Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope St
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Pickles
60 Broughton St
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Parks & Nature

I always take my visitors for a walk up Calton Hill. If it's a clear day, you will get views of the entire city, Arthur's Seat and all the way out to the Forth of the Firth.
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Калтон-Хилл
Calton Hill
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I always take my visitors for a walk up Calton Hill. If it's a clear day, you will get views of the entire city, Arthur's Seat and all the way out to the Forth of the Firth.
The iconic Arthur's Seat. It's a total must do! Just make sure you have a good pair of trainers or walking boots on, it's a fairly steep walk. The views are totally worth it though.
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Артурс-Сит
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The iconic Arthur's Seat. It's a total must do! Just make sure you have a good pair of trainers or walking boots on, it's a fairly steep walk. The views are totally worth it though.
A bit of a "hidden gem". A lovely path that runs along the river. You can access this from behind the apartment, at the end of Magdala Crescent, down the steps. Very quiet, very peaceful and if you follow it to Stockbridge on a Sunday you get to the fantastic Stockbridge Farmers Market. I recommend the Gyoza!
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Туристический маршурт Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway
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A bit of a "hidden gem". A lovely path that runs along the river. You can access this from behind the apartment, at the end of Magdala Crescent, down the steps. Very quiet, very peaceful and if you follow it to Stockbridge on a Sunday you get to the fantastic Stockbridge Farmers Market. I recommend the Gyoza!
Right in the center of edinburgh, with a spectacular castle view. These gardens are sunk a bit lower than the street so are incredibly quiet for their location. Also out of the wind so are a total sun trap.
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Princes Street
Princes Street
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Right in the center of edinburgh, with a spectacular castle view. These gardens are sunk a bit lower than the street so are incredibly quiet for their location. Also out of the wind so are a total sun trap.
Fantastic collection of plants (ducks and squirrels!) located in the lovely New Town area of Edinburgh. There is a cafe/restaurant in the main building, which is a wonderful piece of architecture.
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Королевский ботанический сад Эдинбурга
Arboretum Place
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Fantastic collection of plants (ducks and squirrels!) located in the lovely New Town area of Edinburgh. There is a cafe/restaurant in the main building, which is a wonderful piece of architecture.
One of the iconic parks of Edinburgh. A vast green space, which gets very busy with people having a BBQ on a nice day. Located near Edinburgh University so alwats full of young people
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Медоус
Melville Drive
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One of the iconic parks of Edinburgh. A vast green space, which gets very busy with people having a BBQ on a nice day. Located near Edinburgh University so alwats full of young people

Arts & Culture

Adults and kids alike will find something fascinating in here. It's a beautiful building, and don't forget to visit the roof terrace for panoramic views of the city - ask one of the guides to show you how to get there.
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Национальный музей Шотландии
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Adults and kids alike will find something fascinating in here. It's a beautiful building, and don't forget to visit the roof terrace for panoramic views of the city - ask one of the guides to show you how to get there.
This is a house of optical illusions. Children will love it, and actually so will the adults! There's amazing views of the city from the roof too!
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Камера-обскура и Мир иллюзий
549 Castlehill
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This is a house of optical illusions. Children will love it, and actually so will the adults! There's amazing views of the city from the roof too!
The twin of Modern One!
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Шотландская Национальная Галерея Современного Искусства
75 Belford Rd
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The twin of Modern One!
Very close to the apartment and as its modern art there is always something a bit off the wall that can invoke a god discussion! There is a good outdoor installation there too
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Шотландская Национальная Галерея Современного Искусства
75 Belford Rd
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Very close to the apartment and as its modern art there is always something a bit off the wall that can invoke a god discussion! There is a good outdoor installation there too
Dynamic earth a museum that details how the e planet Earth was formed. Its a sort of interactive walking about i-max experience. Shaking rooms, growling animal models, stunning video sequences. Great views of "the crags" of arthurs seat and Holyrood Park
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Динамик Эрт
Holyrood Road
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Dynamic earth a museum that details how the e planet Earth was formed. Its a sort of interactive walking about i-max experience. Shaking rooms, growling animal models, stunning video sequences. Great views of "the crags" of arthurs seat and Holyrood Park

Entertainment & Activities

This is an old style movie theatre, it usually has some interesting films on show so it's worth checking out.
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Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home St
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This is an old style movie theatre, it usually has some interesting films on show so it's worth checking out.

Getting Around

This is the closest station to the apartment. There is also an M&S inside. its about 200 meters from the apartment, and is smaller than Waverley, but most trains pass through both stations, unless they terminate at one or the other.
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Haymarket station
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This is the closest station to the apartment. There is also an M&S inside. its about 200 meters from the apartment, and is smaller than Waverley, but most trains pass through both stations, unless they terminate at one or the other.
An adult single to/from the airport is £5.50, a return £8.50. If I'm being honest, the buses in Edinburgh are better for going into town as they stop more regularly.
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Haymarket station
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An adult single to/from the airport is £5.50, a return £8.50. If I'm being honest, the buses in Edinburgh are better for going into town as they stop more regularly.
The number 31 bus will take you past the station, or a train from Haymarket across the road will get you there in under 5 mins. Almost all trains that pass through Haymarket stop at Waverley.
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Железнодорожный вокзал Вейверли
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The number 31 bus will take you past the station, or a train from Haymarket across the road will get you there in under 5 mins. Almost all trains that pass through Haymarket stop at Waverley.
Right below the apartment is the Bike Smith. We often take visiting friends down to Greg to rent a bike for the day. If you follow Haymarket Yards (where the tram comes up) down you get to a bike path that goes all the way to Cramond or Leith. Greg and the gang can point you in the right direction. Its an old railway so very flat, easy riding.
The Bike Smith
38 Haymarket Terrace
Right below the apartment is the Bike Smith. We often take visiting friends down to Greg to rent a bike for the day. If you follow Haymarket Yards (where the tram comes up) down you get to a bike path that goes all the way to Cramond or Leith. Greg and the gang can point you in the right direction. Its an old railway so very flat, easy riding.
This is the bus stop going too the airport. Adult single £4.50, return £7.50 (reductions for children). It takes about 20 minutes, and is faster than the tram, unless its rush hour.
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Haymarket station
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This is the bus stop going too the airport. Adult single £4.50, return £7.50 (reductions for children). It takes about 20 minutes, and is faster than the tram, unless its rush hour.
This is the bus stop coming from the airport. Adult single £4.50, return £7.50 (reductions for children). It takes about 20 minutes, and is faster than the tram, unless its rush hour. It is also the bus stop for buses into the center of town. All buses that go through this stop go along Princes street, and it takes abut 5 mins. there is a flat rate of £1.60 for an adult and 80p for a child NO CHANGE IS GIVEN!
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Haymarket station
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This is the bus stop coming from the airport. Adult single £4.50, return £7.50 (reductions for children). It takes about 20 minutes, and is faster than the tram, unless its rush hour. It is also the bus stop for buses into the center of town. All buses that go through this stop go along Princes street, and it takes abut 5 mins. there is a flat rate of £1.60 for an adult and 80p for a child NO CHANGE IS GIVEN!
All your local travel info! Day tickets and time tables. Very helpful!
Lothian Buses - Haymarket Travelshop
All your local travel info! Day tickets and time tables. Very helpful!

Sightseeing

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Эдинбургский замок
Castlehill
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Королевская миля
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The new town was built between 1767 and 1850, which gives you an idea of the age of the old town! Very nice to walk around and take in the Georgian architecture. It stretched down the hill to the North, and into the iconic Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. UNESCO world heritage site.
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Историческая часть Эдинбурга
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The new town was built between 1767 and 1850, which gives you an idea of the age of the old town! Very nice to walk around and take in the Georgian architecture. It stretched down the hill to the North, and into the iconic Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. UNESCO world heritage site.
Edinburgh's famous Old Town dates back to medieval times. A wonderful example of medieval streets and alley ways, and odd shaped buildings and astonishing churches. Another fantastic place to stroll around.
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Историческая часть Эдинбурга
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Edinburgh's famous Old Town dates back to medieval times. A wonderful example of medieval streets and alley ways, and odd shaped buildings and astonishing churches. Another fantastic place to stroll around.