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Cranachan and Crowdie
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263 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ - Map
Located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile selling the best of Scottish produce, a treat for tourists and locals alike. As you step into Cranachan and Crowdie it is clear that Scottish food and drink produce is in good health. The shelves are stacked … Read More
Category: Independent Local Traders, Old Town, Shopper, Update
Tags: Crafts, Made in Scotland, Whisky
Bert’s Bar
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29 William Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7NG - Map
A good real ale pub located on William Street in the West End. Simple food, good real ale and good service. Bert’s Bar has been serving beer to it’s Edinburgh faithful for as long as we can remember. Located off … Read More
Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
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Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL - Map
Bringing local produce to the city centre for everyone to enjoy every Saturday morning 9am to 2pm. The Farmers Market is great for city residents and visitors, whether you are looking for ingredients for a meal or for something tasty … Read More
Category: Independent Local Traders, Old Town, Shopper, Update, West End
Tags: Bakery, Burger & Chips, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Crafts, Delicatessen, Made in Scotland, Market, Romantic, Winter in Edinburgh
Porto and Fi
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47 Newhaven Main Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4NQ - Map
Waterside location, simple and delightful menu, good service all with a drop of upmarket style. Serving a range of local and regional produce in relaxed surroundings Porto & Fi is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or an … Read More
Category: Area, Cafe Culture, Foodie, Leith, Update
Tags: Best Views, Breakfast, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Delicatessen, Fish & Chips
The Meadows
One of Edinburgh’s best outdoor spaces with a huge playground for kids, tennis courts and open fields for recreation and relaxation. South of the town centre the meadows consists of several large grassed areas with tree lined pathways. Bordered by … Read More
Category: City Walking, Newington, Old Town, Update, Visitor
Tags: Best Views, Child Friendly, Sunshine
Summerhall Tickets Competition
Summerhallare giving away two pairs of tickets for this unique arts event. One set of tickets for Friday night and one for Saturday! This Weekend! Get Lucky? To win a pair of tickets simply answer this question: Nile has recently … Read More
Category: Culture, Edinburgh Blog, Newington, Update
Razzo Coffee
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43 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD - Map
Razzo coffee cafe is set in St Andrew Square, great location and superb coffee. This wee round glass house of a coffee stop is a wonderful addition to the once closed St Andrew Square. It’s a great spot to grab … Read More
Bite Me
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167 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Eh3 8AG - Map
Bite Me is bright and airy inside, the food is wholesome and tasty. Bite Me plays to its strengths, it has a large interior serving and dining space with simple decor and original modern art enhancing the traditional features … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Cafe Culture, Foodie, Update, West End
Tags: Breakfast, Coffee, Soup
Thomson’s Bar
Highly Recommended
182-184 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EB - Map
A beautiful bar in Edinburgh that serves a pie and a pint in traditional style. Thomson’s Bar is situated on Morrison Street, central Edinburgh and has an old yet striking front and entrance; from the outside you can see the … Read More
Category: Drinker, Real Ale Pubs, Update, West End, Whisky Tasting
Tags: IPA, Real Ale, Sunshine, Whisky
Scotsman Steps by Martin Creed
104 steps in different marble, this is an inspired and sympathetic public art piece by Turner Prize winner Martin Creed. The enclosed stairs that run from the Scotsman on the bridges down to the Old Town and Waverley Station is … Read More
Category: City Walking, Newington, Old Town, Update, Visitor
Tags: Art, Child Friendly, Free, Rainy Day
Mimi’s Bakehouse
Highly Recommended
63 Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6RA - Map
From gorgeous homemade cakes to belly busting breakfasts Mimi’s in Edinburgh is a slice of food magic. Located on the Shore in Leith Mimi’s offers relaxed and gentle surroundings where people of all ages sit, sip, nibble and chatter. The … Read More
Category: Cafe Culture, Foodie, Leith, Update
Tags: Bakery, Breakfast, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Romantic, Winter in Edinburgh
Nobles Bar
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44a Constitution Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS - Map
Stained glass galore and amazing original features, this place has a cosy atmosphere. Nobles Bar is located close to the Shore area of Leith, there are many good bars and eateries vying for attention yet Nobles does stand out. Its … Read More
Category: Drinker, Leith, Real Ale Pubs, Update
Tags: Burger & Chips, Fish & Chips, Music, Real Ale
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB - Map
Located in a basement the surroundings are intimate and non fussy, the highlight is the laughter. Edinburgh’s Stand Comedy Club has been running for 10 years and is well established as one of the only venues to do comedy all year … Read More
Category: Culture, Phenomenal Comedy, Update
Tags: Rainy Day, Romantic, Winter in Edinburgh
Roseleaf Bar and Cafe
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23 Sandport Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6EW - Map
The Roseleaf brings a level of elegance and frivolity mixed with traditional fixtures, good food and service. Located on the Water of Leith a step away from the Shore this bar makes the very best of the original fixtures … Read More
Category: Area, Cafe Culture, Drinker, Foodie, Leith, Real Ale Pubs, Update
Tags: Cocktails
Barney’s Brewery and Beer
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1 Summerahll, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL - Map
Proud to be Edinburgh’s only microbrewery, Barney’s brews a range of classic beers alongside the odd special. Barney’s started brewing at Summerhall in July 2012 in time to supply the venue’s Royal Dick Bar for the Fringe, but Barney himself … Read More
Category: Area, Drinker, Newington, Real Ale Pubs, Update
Tags: Made in Scotland, Real Ale
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG - Map
With unrivalled history and views Edinburgh Castle is a world class attraction. We want your Edinburgh castle story or review! Art work by Edd Wellesley-Davies visit: Eddscape … Read More
Category: Area, Old Town, Site Spotting, Update, Visitor
Tags: Best Views, Child Friendly
Union of Genius
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8 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN - Map
Edinburgh’s hottest and freshest soup cafe! Situated on Forrest Road this is a sweet place that is serving very good soup with very good bread, it’s reasonably priced and is in our budget food guide. It’s a simple formula and Union … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Foodie, Newington, Old Town, Update
Tags: Winter in Edinburgh
Eddscape Artist: Edd Wellesley-Davies
Edd Wellesley-Davies is an Edinburgh artist who is creating images of our city and other Scottish icons in an eye catching and imaginative way. He sells his work in many forms online, good size prints, cards, and others. Having just … Read More
Category: Area, Culture, Edinburgh Blog, Old Town, Site Spotting, Update
Tags: Made in Scotland
Pillow Stops
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Royal Mile (various) - Map
Apartments are located on the Royal Mile and offer a special self catering experience in the heart of Edinburgh. All properties are well maintained, comfortable and clean with the additional attraction of their very central and historic locations. Edinburgh’s Royal … Read More
Category: Old Town, Self Catering, Sleeper, Update
Elvis Shakespeare
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374 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SD - Map
Sounds and words are plentiful in this independent seller of used books, music, and films, all in hard format. Elvis Shakespeare is a unique music shop in Edinburgh, there isn’t another seller of second hand books, music and films all … Read More
Category: Curio & Collectables, Independent Local Traders, Leith, Shopper, Update
Tags: Film, Music
Edinburgh Festival Fireworks
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Jupiter Artland
Bonnington Steading, Wilkieston, EH27 8BB - Map
Jupiter Artland is an inspired country park with carefully choreographed art pieces, sculptures and landscaping. Located outside of the city near Kirknewton Jupiter Artland is situated in the grounds of Bonnington House which are owned by Robert and Nicky Wilson. It is … Read More
Category: Area, Culture, Great Galleries, Update
Tags: Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Sunshine
Made in Edinburgh: The Best Scotch Eggs!
Highly Recommended
The Pea Green Boat make the best Scotch Eggs we have ever tasted. Highly Recommended by Eh1 and worthy of awards. The Pea Green Boat is a small catering business based in Portobello. Scotch eggs are how it all started … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Edinburgh Blog, Foodie, New Town, Update
Tags: Delicatessen, Made in Scotland
Yocoko Noodle Bar Edinburgh
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45 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL - Map
Yocoko has a simple frontage, simple dining set up and great food at great prices. Situated just over the bridges in Newington Yocoko noodle bar is a great addition to the range of eastern eateries on offer in this part … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Foodie, Newington, Update
Tags: Child Friendly, Chinese
Rooms at 21212
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3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB - Map
Private, intimate luxury within easy walking distance of Edinburgh’s New and Old Town’s yet a million miles away from city crowds. Occupying a prime elevated spot on Edinburgh’s Royal Terrace, this elegantly restored listed townhouse features four individually styled and … Read More
Category: Area, Luxury Hotels, New Town, Sleeper, Update
Tags: Luxury, Michelin Guide
BrewDog Edinburgh
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143 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS - Map
The death of IPA? Serving good real ale in Edinburgh, Brew Dog does bark loud about its beer and with good reason. Located in Cowgate the Brew Dog bar hides behind a concrete facade, the bar itself has an industrial … Read More
Category: Drinker, Old Town, Real Ale Pubs, Update
Tags: Real Ale
Ramsay Cornish Auctioneers
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15 Jane Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HE - Map
Auctioning a range of antiques, collectables and household goods with the fun and drama that goes with a live auction sale. Located on a small industrial estate off Leith Walk this auction house is friendly and fun whether you are … Read More
Tailend Fish Bar and Restaurant
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14 Albert Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN - Map
The Tailend in Edinburgh does a very good fishy on a dishy! Its supper! If your in for a take away expect good service and your fish and chips to be fried fresh, it comes in a cardboard box which … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Foodie, Leith, Update
Tags: Fish & Chips
Project Coffee
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196 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4DF - Map
Possibly the smoothest coffee bar in town! Located in Bruntsfield with floor to ceiling windows (retaining the original wrought iron window surrounds) this place has a classic feel. Bare stone walls, wooden floors, white tiling, copper table tops and light … Read More
Category: Cafe Culture, Foodie, Update
Tags: Breakfast, Cake, Coffee, Winter in Edinburgh
Castle Terrace Restaurant
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33/35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL - Map
Dominic Jack Chef Patron has earned his Michelin Star through his hard work, innovation, attention to detail and foodie flare. City center with a Michelin Star, 3AA Rosettes and nominated New Comer of the year by five foodie ambassadors. On arrival you … Read More
Category: Foodie, Old Town, Total Foodie, Update, West End
Tags: Luxury, Michelin Guide, Romantic
Kiss The Fish
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9 Dean Park Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JN - Map
A great place to get creative, fun environment, lots to choose from and a friendly helpful team on hand to help! Located in Stockbridge Kiss The Fish is a shop and art studio for children and adults. Anyone can pop in and choose … Read More
Category: Area, Arts & Crafts Shopper, New Town, Shopper, Update
Tags: Art, Child Friendly, Crafts
Stockbridge Market
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Kerr Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6 - Map
Stockbridge Sunday Market is a lovely spot to buy some local produce in the New Town. Situated by the Water of Leith and in the heart of Stockbridge the market is set in Jubilee Gardens. The market is set up … Read More
Category: Independent Local Traders, New Town, Shopper, Update
Tags: Bakery, Cake, Coffee, Crafts, Delicatessen, Made in Scotland, Market, Sunshine