The guide to Edinburgh with recommendations for the best independent places to eat, drink, shop, sleep, and things to do. This Edinburgh guide will be of interest to residents, visitors and tourists.

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Latest: Sleeper

Greatbase Apartments

Greatbase Sitting Room

Self catering appartments with great city locations in Edinburgh. With around 25 self catering apartments Greatbase offers excellent service and superb city centre locations. All of their properties are comfortable, well maintained and come with extra touches to help make your … Read More

Latest: Drinker

Malt and Hops

Malt and Hops

  A proper pub serving proper beer to regulars and visitors by the Water of Leith, Ohoy a good pub! Dating back from 1749 the ceilings are draped with golf clubs, fishing rods, old tap signs, notes from around the … Read More

Latest: Foodie

The Manna House Bakery

The Manna House

A French bakery in Edinburgh that serves a great coffee and very, very good breads and pastries! Located at the top of Easter Road in the East of Edinburgh this wee French bakery offers sit in or take away eats, … Read More

Latest: Visitor

Calton Hill

Dugald Stewart Monument, Calton Hill

Calton Hill offers some of the best views of Edinburgh and across to Fife, it’s a gentle walk and costs nothing. Located on Waterloo Place at the East End of Princes Street (opposite end to the Castle) Calton Hill is … Read More

Latest: Culture

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Tony Cragg

An amazing building and grounds that are home to an ever changing art collection. The Modern Art Gallery in the Dean area of Edinburgh is favourite for many art lovers and anyone looking for an interesting time. The building itself … Read More

Latest: Shopper

Bra Bohag Vintage Design

Bra Bohag

If you like design and quality with a reasonable price tag visit this wee lounge of a shop in Edinburgh. Known to us as Jimmy’s vintage and retro shop situated in the east of Edinburgh. It’s definitely a case of … Read More