Guidebook for Edinburgh and Newcraighall

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Guidebook for Edinburgh and Newcraighall

Parks & Nature

Newhailes is about a 5-10 minute walk from the house. Here you will find a cafe, nice areas for walks in either a field around the estate or in a wooded area. There is also a lovely play park for kids called Weehailles which was just built this year.
15 locals recommend
Newhailes Estate
15 locals recommend
Newhailes is about a 5-10 minute walk from the house. Here you will find a cafe, nice areas for walks in either a field around the estate or in a wooded area. There is also a lovely play park for kids called Weehailles which was just built this year.
Located in the Newhailes Estate Park.
Weehailes Adventure Playpark
Located in the Newhailes Estate Park.
Short drive/3 mile walk from the house. Lovely promenade for a walk/play by the Firth. Nice bars/cafes located along the beach front.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 Promenade
447 locals recommend
Short drive/3 mile walk from the house. Lovely promenade for a walk/play by the Firth. Nice bars/cafes located along the beach front.
'Harry, I've reached the top! ' The park itself is a nice break from the city. If you do not want to go to the top, the crags (cliffs in the front) give an close up view of Edinburgh.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
1859 locals recommend
'Harry, I've reached the top! ' The park itself is a nice break from the city. If you do not want to go to the top, the crags (cliffs in the front) give an close up view of Edinburgh.
121 locals recommend
Pentland Hills Regional Park
121 locals recommend

Shopping

Scandinavian inspired, design-led store.
14 locals recommend
Lifestory
53 London St
14 locals recommend
Scandinavian inspired, design-led store.
Lovely store to look for unique prints, keepsakes, and souvenirs to take home or send to friends/family!
24 locals recommend
The Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria St
24 locals recommend
Lovely store to look for unique prints, keepsakes, and souvenirs to take home or send to friends/family!
All the Cheese.
35 locals recommend
I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria St
35 locals recommend
All the Cheese.
Wonderful choice of liqueurs and coined as the world's first liquid deli.
8 locals recommend
Demijohn
32 Victoria Street
8 locals recommend
Wonderful choice of liqueurs and coined as the world's first liquid deli.
All things Vintage. The store is a fun place just to pop in and see. You can also find a variety of second hand kilts here for about 50£ - a steal if you compare to the touristy shops on the Royal Mile!
88 locals recommend
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 Grassmarket
88 locals recommend
All things Vintage. The store is a fun place just to pop in and see. You can also find a variety of second hand kilts here for about 50£ - a steal if you compare to the touristy shops on the Royal Mile!
11 locals recommend
Fort Kinnaird Retail Park
11 locals recommend

Food Scene

Bagels and coffee. Enough said, really.
92 locals recommend
Bross Bagels
6 Manderston St
92 locals recommend
Bagels and coffee. Enough said, really.
This location does a late night 'Bagel Hole' from 10 pm if you are having a few drinks down Leith Walk.
92 locals recommend
Bross Bagels
6 Manderston St
92 locals recommend
This location does a late night 'Bagel Hole' from 10 pm if you are having a few drinks down Leith Walk.
Another place which does bagels and coffee centrally located in Nicolson Square. Quaint place, JK Rowling did not write her little publications here, however you can usually find a quiet corner. There is also lots of information of things going on in Edinburgh in the pamphlet stand in the window.
Elephant & Bagels
37 Marshall St
Another place which does bagels and coffee centrally located in Nicolson Square. Quaint place, JK Rowling did not write her little publications here, however you can usually find a quiet corner. There is also lots of information of things going on in Edinburgh in the pamphlet stand in the window.
Bombay Street Food. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and does not break the bank. They only book tables for over 5 people, but I have never had a problem getting a table quickly.
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
212 locals recommend
Bombay Street Food. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and does not break the bank. They only book tables for over 5 people, but I have never had a problem getting a table quickly.
Great Italian restaurant, family run by Nonna herself.
53 locals recommend
Nonna's Kitchen
45 Morningside Rd
53 locals recommend
Great Italian restaurant, family run by Nonna herself.
115 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary St
115 locals recommend
Police Box at the top of the Meadows Walk across from Forrest Row and Doctor’s Pub- Lovely couple serving up sweet and savoury crepes- grab and go, an Edinburgh lunch staple.
14 locals recommend
Tupiniquim
14 locals recommend
Police Box at the top of the Meadows Walk across from Forrest Row and Doctor’s Pub- Lovely couple serving up sweet and savoury crepes- grab and go, an Edinburgh lunch staple.
Decent pub food, drinks etc stop if you are in the Arthur’s Seat/Holyrood area. It is also dog friendly.
146 locals recommend
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood Rd
146 locals recommend
Decent pub food, drinks etc stop if you are in the Arthur’s Seat/Holyrood area. It is also dog friendly.
The best ice cream (in my opinion) in all of Edinburgh. If there is a queue it is well worth the wait.
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 Grassmarket
131 locals recommend
The best ice cream (in my opinion) in all of Edinburgh. If there is a queue it is well worth the wait.
Mexican Street Food- You cannot book a table as the place is tiny with about 8 tables, but there is a nice pub around the corner called the Queens Arms you can go to for a drink if you have to wait.
167 locals recommend
El Cartel
64 Thistle St
167 locals recommend
Mexican Street Food- You cannot book a table as the place is tiny with about 8 tables, but there is a nice pub around the corner called the Queens Arms you can go to for a drink if you have to wait.
Great place for tacos. Get there early as there are limited tables/book a table before.
134 locals recommend
Bodega
62 Elm Row
134 locals recommend
Great place for tacos. Get there early as there are limited tables/book a table before.
53 locals recommend
Civerinos
49 Forrest Rd
53 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Fazenda Edinburgh
102 George St
29 locals recommend
Kim's Bulgogi
11 St Stephen St
Great hidden gem for brunch. The homemade banana bread with espresso marscapone is worth the trip!
41 locals recommend
The Birchwood
146 Marchmont Rd
41 locals recommend
Great hidden gem for brunch. The homemade banana bread with espresso marscapone is worth the trip!
Pizza Geeks
19 Dalry Rd
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl
257 locals recommend
119 locals recommend
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Port
119 locals recommend
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (Mound)
9-12 Bank St
22 locals recommend
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl
227 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
1378 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

You can GIY your cocktails.
62 locals recommend
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland Street
62 locals recommend
You can GIY your cocktails.
235 locals recommend
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen St
235 locals recommend
125 locals recommend
Cafe Royal
19 W Register St
125 locals recommend
The theme changes every few months... Harry Potter and Rick & Morty have been past themes. Book a table ahead.
The Pop Up Geeks
27 East Market Street
The theme changes every few months... Harry Potter and Rick & Morty have been past themes. Book a table ahead.
Speakeasy-esque. Book a table for drinks ahead of time as there are only a few tables.
16 locals recommend
Bullard & Worth
89 Rose St N Ln
16 locals recommend
Speakeasy-esque. Book a table for drinks ahead of time as there are only a few tables.
92 locals recommend
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant St
92 locals recommend
85 locals recommend
Dragonfly
52 West Port
85 locals recommend
51 locals recommend
Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen St
51 locals recommend

Sightseeing

1962 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
1962 locals recommend
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
1227 locals recommend
For that postcard view of the city.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
1098 locals recommend
For that postcard view of the city.
119 locals recommend
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
119 locals recommend
'The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh' - Illusions, tricks, puzzles and views of Edinburgh.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 Castlehill
437 locals recommend
'The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh' - Illusions, tricks, puzzles and views of Edinburgh.
123 locals recommend
Victoria Street
Victoria Street
123 locals recommend
Cockburn Street
Cockburn Street
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
350 locals recommend
329 locals recommend
Palace of Holyrood
Canongate
329 locals recommend

Essentials

This M&S is a ten minute walk/2-3 minute drive from the house. It has a nice foodhall for grocery shopping.
13 locals recommend
Marks and Spencer
42 High Street
13 locals recommend
This M&S is a ten minute walk/2-3 minute drive from the house. It has a nice foodhall for grocery shopping.
Asda Superstore located roughly 3-5 minute drive from house.
13 locals recommend
Asda Edinburgh Supercentre
100 The Jewel
13 locals recommend
Asda Superstore located roughly 3-5 minute drive from house.
Located about a 2-3 minute down the road towards Musselburgh from our house.
59 locals recommend
Lidl
Newhailes Road
59 locals recommend
Located about a 2-3 minute down the road towards Musselburgh from our house.
Right next to Lidl, 2-3 minute drive from house.
28 locals recommend
ALDI
Gilmerton Road
28 locals recommend
Right next to Lidl, 2-3 minute drive from house.