Lorna’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the most exciting historical sites in Western Europe, it is also one of the oldest fortified places.
There is a road that goes from the castle to the Canongate (Royal Mile), lovely to walk down, there are lots of cobbled alleys and historical buildings.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillOne of the most exciting historical sites in Western Europe, it is also one of the oldest fortified places.
There is a road that goes from the castle to the Canongate (Royal Mile), lovely to walk down, there are lots of cobbled alleys and historical buildings.
Ultimate underground journey through Edinburghs darkest history, using live actors, theatrical sets and thrilling rides
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Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StUltimate underground journey through Edinburghs darkest history, using live actors, theatrical sets and thrilling rides
Princes Street
Princes StreetGardens in the heart of Edinburgh
Hof Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Queens official residence
An ancient volcano which is the main peak of hills in Edinburgh, nice for a walk and an amazing view point.
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Arthur's Seat
An ancient volcano which is the main peak of hills in Edinburgh, nice for a walk and an amazing view point.
5* visitor attraction . Her Majesty's Yacht is the former royal yacht of the British monarch.
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Konunglega jachtin Britannia
Ocean Drive5* visitor attraction . Her Majesty's Yacht is the former royal yacht of the British monarch.
A world renowned scientific centre for the study of plants and their diversity and conservation. Lovely for a walk.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA world renowned scientific centre for the study of plants and their diversity and conservation. Lovely for a walk.
A 5* visitor attraction in Edinburgh that tells the story of the planet earth.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadA 5* visitor attraction in Edinburgh that tells the story of the planet earth.
Free entry, thousands of amazing objects across multiple galleries, offers you a world of discovery all under one roof.
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National Museum of Scotland
Free entry, thousands of amazing objects across multiple galleries, offers you a world of discovery all under one roof.
City/town information
Around 45 minutes away, an old market town with lovely shops and cafes. There is also a nice walk along the river.
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Peebles
Around 45 minutes away, an old market town with lovely shops and cafes. There is also a nice walk along the river.
Seaside town northeast of Edinburgh, famous for golf. Lovely place to visit with a beautiful beach. On route you can drive the costal road and stop off at neighbouring coastal towns, including Anstruther (famous for fish and chips), St Monans, Pitenweem, Crail, Elie.
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St Andrews
Seaside town northeast of Edinburgh, famous for golf. Lovely place to visit with a beautiful beach. On route you can drive the costal road and stop off at neighbouring coastal towns, including Anstruther (famous for fish and chips), St Monans, Pitenweem, Crail, Elie.
Around 50 minutes drive. North Berwick is a lovely harbour town on the east coast of Edinburgh. If you enjoy walking you can park at nearby Yellowcraigs beach car park and walk along the beach to North Berwick and back, it takes around an hour there and an hour back. North Berwick itself is a bustling town with lots of lovely shops and restaurants.
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North Berwick
Around 50 minutes drive. North Berwick is a lovely harbour town on the east coast of Edinburgh. If you enjoy walking you can park at nearby Yellowcraigs beach car park and walk along the beach to North Berwick and back, it takes around an hour there and an hour back. North Berwick itself is a bustling town with lots of lovely shops and restaurants.
Queensferry is around 20 minutes drive away. Its a small town with a few shops and some lovely cafes. You get a great view of the Bridges and if you fancy a walk, there is a walk along the front to the Dalmeny Estate.
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Queensferry
Queensferry is around 20 minutes drive away. Its a small town with a few shops and some lovely cafes. You get a great view of the Bridges and if you fancy a walk, there is a walk along the front to the Dalmeny Estate.
Attraction
This is around 15 minutes drive, it costs £3 to park, there is nice walks, a restaurant/cafe, a shop and an adventure playground.
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Dalkeith þjóðgarður
Via King's GateThis is around 15 minutes drive, it costs £3 to park, there is nice walks, a restaurant/cafe, a shop and an adventure playground.
Takes you on an immersive journey through the 200 year old history behind the worlds best selling Scotch Whisky as well as offering world class food and drink.
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes StTakes you on an immersive journey through the 200 year old history behind the worlds best selling Scotch Whisky as well as offering world class food and drink.
Loch Lomond is around 1hr 15 minutes away, its a beautiful place to visit. Luss is a small village on the west banks , there are boat trips, some leave from Balloch. There is also Loch Lomond Shores which is a visitor destination on the edge of the Loch, beautiful shops and restaurant.
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Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is around 1hr 15 minutes away, its a beautiful place to visit. Luss is a small village on the west banks , there are boat trips, some leave from Balloch. There is also Loch Lomond Shores which is a visitor destination on the edge of the Loch, beautiful shops and restaurant.
Edinburgh dýragarður
134 Corstorphine RdAround 15. minutes drive from our house.
Neighbourhoods
We stay in a small village (Juniper Green), there are a few shops and pubs. We are also at the foot of the Pentland Hills offering fabulous walks, walking from our house, you can be on the hills within 20 minutes. There is also a walkway around 5 minutes walk from the house called The Water of Leith, if you walk towards Colinton (East) you will find an Art Tunnel, it has an exciting art mural creating colourful design inside a Victorian railway tunnel. We also have a park at the end of the street which is great for children or even if you fancy a short stroll. There is a local golf course and tennis courts 5 minutes walk from our house
Juniper Green
We stay in a small village (Juniper Green), there are a few shops and pubs. We are also at the foot of the Pentland Hills offering fabulous walks, walking from our house, you can be on the hills within 20 minutes. There is also a walkway around 5 minutes walk from the house called The Water of Leith, if you walk towards Colinton (East) you will find an Art Tunnel, it has an exciting art mural creating colourful design inside a Victorian railway tunnel. We also have a park at the end of the street which is great for children or even if you fancy a short stroll. There is a local golf course and tennis courts 5 minutes walk from our house
Balerno is a few miles up the road, there are a few nice walks, Harlaw Resevoir and Threipmuir Resevoir.
Balerno
Balerno is a few miles up the road, there are a few nice walks, Harlaw Resevoir and Threipmuir Resevoir.
Food scene
A local pub that serves food, 5 minutes walk from house. 604 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5EN
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Kinleith Mill
604 Lanark RdA local pub that serves food, 5 minutes walk from house. 604 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5EN
A local pub that serves good food, you can walk in around 20 minutes or hop on a bus (Number 44) . 198 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5NX
Riccarton Arms
198 Lanark Road WestA local pub that serves good food, you can walk in around 20 minutes or hop on a bus (Number 44) . 198 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5NX
Beautiful Thai restaurant, if you are lucky you can try and book the glass box which gives spectacular views to the castle and over the forth. It is in the City Centre, 4th Floor, Castle Street, EH2 3DN
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StBeautiful Thai restaurant, if you are lucky you can try and book the glass box which gives spectacular views to the castle and over the forth. It is in the City Centre, 4th Floor, Castle Street, EH2 3DN
Cadiz
77b George StA nice fish restaurant in the City of Edinburgh, 1, 77b George Street, EH2 3EE
An Indian restaurant serving street food, in the City Centre, 3a St Andrews Square, EH2 2BD
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareAn Indian restaurant serving street food, in the City Centre, 3a St Andrews Square, EH2 2BD
A lovely restaurant/bar in the city centre, 125 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN
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Tigerlilly
125 George StA lovely restaurant/bar in the city centre, 125 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN
Reasonably priced pizza restaurant, 32 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4QS
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Pizza Express
ShoreReasonably priced pizza restaurant, 32 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4QS
Scotlands most famous restaurant, spectacular atmospheric dining destination. It is pretty expensive, cheaper any lunch time. You would need to pre-book. 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillScotlands most famous restaurant, spectacular atmospheric dining destination. It is pretty expensive, cheaper any lunch time. You would need to pre-book. 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF
Traditional Scottish Restaurant using local produce, The Royal Mile, 240 Canongate Edinburgh, EH8 8AB
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Pibroch Scottish Restaurant
240 CanongateTraditional Scottish Restaurant using local produce, The Royal Mile, 240 Canongate Edinburgh, EH8 8AB
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Transport
From our house, if you cross the road and cut through the church you will find a bus stop, the Number 44 goes to the city centre and runs around every 10 minutes, less frequent in the evenings and at the weekend. Takes around 25 minutes.
There are also numerous taxi companies, City Black Cabs: 0131 228 1211, uber also works well in Edinburgh.
The nearest train station is Haymarket, the 44 bus takes you there in around 20 minutes, not all trains leave from Haymarket, Waverly station is in the centre of Edinburgh and is the main station.
The Bus station is at the East of Edinburgh.