Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Awesome interior, yummy cakes, gluten-free options - seating on the promenade
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The Beach House
57 Bath StAwesome interior, yummy cakes, gluten-free options - seating on the promenade
St Andrews Restaurant & Takeaway
280-284 Portobello High StBest fish and chips in Edinburgh
Greek Artisan Pastries
32-34 Portobello High StCome on - it's Greek pastry! Speaks for itself!
Dream & Season
56 King's PlRight on the beach!
Mums Great Comfort Food
4A Forrest RdStaff are so lovely, and the food is wonderful!
It's the most famous Harry Potter place in Edinburgh and apparently JK Rowling came up with the idea for Harry while drinking coffee here :-)
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The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeIt's the most famous Harry Potter place in Edinburgh and apparently JK Rowling came up with the idea for Harry while drinking coffee here :-)
Entertainment & Activities
A restored old Victorian Baths with pool steam, turkish baths and more..
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Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadeA restored old Victorian Baths with pool steam, turkish baths and more..
Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StClosest (by bus) to the flat
Fort Kinnaird
Free parking - easy to get to by car
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceIt's beautiful - and free!
Amazing ancient volcanic park in the middle of the city and only about 5 mins by bus from Kings Road! Holyrood Palace also sits on the edge of the Park.
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Arthur's Seat
Amazing ancient volcanic park in the middle of the city and only about 5 mins by bus from Kings Road! Holyrood Palace also sits on the edge of the Park.
It's beautiful, clean clear sand, 2.5km of promenade with cafes and bars
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Promenade am Portobello Beach
1 PromenadeIt's beautiful, clean clear sand, 2.5km of promenade with cafes and bars
Arts & Culture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdMy favourite gallery
Massive beautiful building in the City Centre housing multiple floors of Scottish and International history, nature, art, design, fashion and science and technology. Entrance is free!
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National Museum of Scotland
Massive beautiful building in the City Centre housing multiple floors of Scottish and International history, nature, art, design, fashion and science and technology. Entrance is free!
Sightseeing
Burg Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillMost famous landmark in Edinburgh
Shopping
Lots of cool artisan shops along the high street as well as everything else that you might need during your stay.
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Portobello High Street
Portobello High StreetLots of cool artisan shops along the high street as well as everything else that you might need during your stay.
Shopping mall with all the leading brand stores - easiest by car
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Fort Kinnaird station
Shopping mall with all the leading brand stores - easiest by car
Essentials
Great budget grocery store - only 2 mins walk from the flat -often has beach accessories too
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ALDI
Gilmerton RoadGreat budget grocery store - only 2 mins walk from the flat -often has beach accessories too
Bigger than Aldis with more choice especially good for special diet foods, gluten-free, vegan etc. Less then 5 mins by bus from the flat.
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Morrisons
Portobello RoadBigger than Aldis with more choice especially good for special diet foods, gluten-free, vegan etc. Less then 5 mins by bus from the flat.