Guidebook for Edinburgh

Eilidh
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Let's Go to the Movies

The very best local cinemas in Edinburgh, two of which are under an 8 minute walk from our home.
Local favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle Terrace
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Local favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
Classic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
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Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home St
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Classic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
Home of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd
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Home of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.

Parks & Recreation

A beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
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Bruntsfield Links
Melville Drive
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A beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
An alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
Blackford Hill View
Blackford Hill View
An alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
A world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
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A world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
Escape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.
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Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, Lothianburn
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Escape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.

Eilidh's Top Five All Day Eats

Whether you're looking for lunch, dinner or drinks these neighbourhood hangs shine on their use of local ingredients, thoughtful design and are all within a 15 minute walk.
Gorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
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Three Birds
3-5 Viewforth
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Gorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
Super creative and extremely delicious vegan & vegetarian food.
Thrive Bar & Kitchen
171 Bruntsfield Place
Super creative and extremely delicious vegan & vegetarian food.
Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
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27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes Road
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Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
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Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside Rd
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A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
Bright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.
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Honeycomb & Co.
1 Merchiston Pl
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Bright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Just like Alexis Bledel, star of Gilmore Girls, I don't actually drink coffee... so, I have enlisted the expertise of friends to make this an authentic list of the best coffee stops as you amble around the city.
Grab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
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Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield Pl
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Grab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
On the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
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Castello Coffee
7-8 Barclay Terrace
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On the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
Step away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
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Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Port
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Step away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
Explore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.
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Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville Pl
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Explore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.

Outdoor eats

From a pizza food van to old police box cafés, these are great options if you feel like a picnic in the park.
Wanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Meadow Place
Meadow Place
Wanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Local food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
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Grassmarket
10 Grassmarket
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Local food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
Local food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.
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Stockbridge markaðurinn
Saunders Street
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Local food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.

Family favourites

A list of the favourite restaurants of our friends, family and neighbours.
Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
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BABA
130 George St
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Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
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bia bistrot
19 Colinton Rd
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A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl
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Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.