Guidebook for Edinburgh
Essentials
Marks and Spencer
42 High StreetGrocery store inside Haymarket train station
Coffee and tea "emporium"
Erratic opening hours and the owner is a character, but worth a visit
The Better Beverage Company
5 Arthur StCoffee and tea "emporium"
Erratic opening hours and the owner is a character, but worth a visit
This is a serious independent wine shop. Also stocks a wide selection of beers
8 locals recommend
Appellation Wines
63 Comely Bank RdThis is a serious independent wine shop. Also stocks a wide selection of beers
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkLocal grocery store
Great Farmers Market
Saturday 9-2
Pick up a picnic to eat in Princes St gardens
86 locals recommend
Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceGreat Farmers Market
Saturday 9-2
Pick up a picnic to eat in Princes St gardens
Just in case. This police station is not open at weekends. In emergency call 999
12 locals recommend
Police Scotland
5 Fettes AveJust in case. This police station is not open at weekends. In emergency call 999
Food Scene
MILK
232 Morrison StA really lovely cafe. Good lunch place too
Bite Me
167 Morrison StAnother great local cafe
Sushiya
11 Lochrin TerraceMy favourite sushi place. Its small and cosy
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeTheir spelt scones are amazing
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortA wardrobe full of cake. What more could you want?
Great Vietnamese food. Open evenings only and best to book ahead
75 locals recommend
Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove StGreat Vietnamese food. Open evenings only and best to book ahead
Everything Else
Haymarket
Train station. The tram and airport bus also stop here
Sightseeing
An Edinburgh must see. Buy your tickets online in advance and beat the queues
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillAn Edinburgh must see. Buy your tickets online in advance and beat the queues
Drinks & Nightlife
The Priory Bar & Kitchen
192-194 Haymarket TerraceAlso great for a steak sandwich at lunch
Thomson's Bar
182-184 Morrison StThis place is heaven for real ale enthusiasts
This historic brewery is sometimes a venue and bar during the festival and tours can be arranged.
Favourite beer of Inspector Rebus
The Caledonian Brewing Co Ltd
42 Slateford RdThis historic brewery is sometimes a venue and bar during the festival and tours can be arranged.
Favourite beer of Inspector Rebus
Shopping
If you like mid century style furniture and china, this shop will send you over your baggage allowance
retro Morrison Street
190 Morrison StIf you like mid century style furniture and china, this shop will send you over your baggage allowance
Boots Pharmacy
32 W Maitland StNearby pharmacy. Closed Sundays
Check out the boutiques and pubs on William St and Stafford St known as the West End Village
17 locals recommend
William Street
William StreetCheck out the boutiques and pubs on William St and Stafford St known as the West End Village
Entertainment & Activities
If you are in Edinburgh for a gig or conference the EICC is just minutes away
38 locals recommend
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
150 Morrison StIf you are in Edinburgh for a gig or conference the EICC is just minutes away
Upper Grove Place
Upper Grove PlaceThere's a small play park at the West end of Upper Grove Place
The usual entertainment centre, bowling, cinemas, chain restaurants and a kids play area
130 locals recommend
Fountain Park
130 Dundee StThe usual entertainment centre, bowling, cinemas, chain restaurants and a kids play area
Gorgie City Farm
A farm. In the city
Come and visit the pandas or watch the penguin parade
15 minutes away, hop on a 26, 31, 100 or 900 bus from Haymarket
308 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdCome and visit the pandas or watch the penguin parade
15 minutes away, hop on a 26, 31, 100 or 900 bus from Haymarket
The home of Scottish rugby.
Only one stop by tram from the apartment
144 locals recommend
BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetThe home of Scottish rugby.
Only one stop by tram from the apartment
Dalry Swim Centre
25-29 Caledonian CresTake a dip in these Victorian swimming baths