Jemima’s guidebook
Activities
After 20 years living in Edinburgh, this is the shortlist of my favourite places to go and things to do.
Hot Yoga (Bikram) and Inferno Hot Pilates classes at a wonderfully welcoming studio just around the corner. 2 - 3 classes per day, open 365 days per year.
Drop ins welcome or visitor week unlimited pass for only £35. Mat and towel hire available.
Please note that over Christmas and New Year the regular schedule on the website may change so pop your head in and check the times on the blackboard.
@b.e.hotyoga
www.bikramedinburgh.com
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B.E. Hot Yoga - Bikram Yoga College of India, Edinburgh
13 Edina PlHot Yoga (Bikram) and Inferno Hot Pilates classes at a wonderfully welcoming studio just around the corner. 2 - 3 classes per day, open 365 days per year.
Drop ins welcome or visitor week unlimited pass for only £35. Mat and towel hire available.
Please note that over Christmas and New Year the regular schedule on the website may change so pop your head in and check the times on the blackboard.
@b.e.hotyoga
www.bikramedinburgh.com
Excellent place for beauty and spa treatments. Professional, spotless and decent facilities. If you are getting a massage ask for Dora!
PURE Spa
23-27 Waterloo PlExcellent place for beauty and spa treatments. Professional, spotless and decent facilities. If you are getting a massage ask for Dora!
Breathtaking views from the top but you can still have a nice gentle walk or jog around the outside if you don't fancy a climb (approx 5km loop). Holyrood Park is great on a nice day to soak up the sun, have a BBQ or throw a frisbee and only 10 mins walk away.
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Arthur's Seat
Breathtaking views from the top but you can still have a nice gentle walk or jog around the outside if you don't fancy a climb (approx 5km loop). Holyrood Park is great on a nice day to soak up the sun, have a BBQ or throw a frisbee and only 10 mins walk away.
One of the best gardens in the UK and worth a visit even if you aren't a gardener as it is a lovely place for a picnic or to read a book. Free entry. Not open late in the evening unless for a special event.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceOne of the best gardens in the UK and worth a visit even if you aren't a gardener as it is a lovely place for a picnic or to read a book. Free entry. Not open late in the evening unless for a special event.
Calton Hill
Calton HillOn the doorstep, amazing views, good cafe... what's not to love!
Do all or part of this lovely 12 3/4 miles walk / cycle route. The walk from the Botanics to the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art via Dean Village is a good section to start with and makes a nice day out.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayDo all or part of this lovely 12 3/4 miles walk / cycle route. The walk from the Botanics to the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art via Dean Village is a good section to start with and makes a nice day out.
If you need a great hairdresser this is where to come. I have been coming to Abi for years - she is friendly, professional and totally transformed how I approach haircare.
Atelier Twenty Three
23 Bruntsfield PlIf you need a great hairdresser this is where to come. I have been coming to Abi for years - she is friendly, professional and totally transformed how I approach haircare.
Food scene
Excellent bakery. People come from all over Edinburgh to visit this wee gem.
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The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdExcellent bakery. People come from all over Edinburgh to visit this wee gem.
Best curry in Edinburgh although it is not fancy inside. Basic decor but good service, excellent food and amazing value. BYOB. Deliveries can be very slow so you are best to sit in or pick up.
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Desi Pakwan
61 Leith WalkBest curry in Edinburgh although it is not fancy inside. Basic decor but good service, excellent food and amazing value. BYOB. Deliveries can be very slow so you are best to sit in or pick up.
THE best off-licence in Edinburgh. Knowledgeable staff and great selection. They sometimes have tastings on if you are wandering past of an afternoon and don't have anything important to do later that evening...
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Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdTHE best off-licence in Edinburgh. Knowledgeable staff and great selection. They sometimes have tastings on if you are wandering past of an afternoon and don't have anything important to do later that evening...
Decent local with good menu (try the Sumac Chicken). Children welcome until 8pm.
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The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlDecent local with good menu (try the Sumac Chicken). Children welcome until 8pm.
Sightseeing
Of all the of tourist attractions Edinburgh has to offer this is probably my favourite.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StOf all the of tourist attractions Edinburgh has to offer this is probably my favourite.
Neighborhoods
Leith Market is on every Saturday 10am to 4pm at Dock Place. If nothing takes your fancy then Teuchters right next door does very good food and has the best outdoor seating on a sunny day (that also catches the sun well into the evening too so you might not want to move!).
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Shore
ShoreLeith Market is on every Saturday 10am to 4pm at Dock Place. If nothing takes your fancy then Teuchters right next door does very good food and has the best outdoor seating on a sunny day (that also catches the sun well into the evening too so you might not want to move!).