Guidebook for Edinburgh
Shopping
Situated in Jubilee Gardens on the banks of the Water of Leith, every Sunday the Stockbridge Market provides quality artisan, handmade and crafted goods and ingredients. The Stockbridge location also means that the market stays off the main tourist track and bargain hunters will be put in the mood for a tour of Stockbridge’s many renowned charity shops. At the market, one may find items and goods ranging from artisan cheeses, smoked salmon, jewellery, crafts, soaps, crepes, melting marshmallows and even handmade dog treats. Some of the popular producers known to appear are the Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company, Bad Tempered Baker and – in their own custom-fitted VW Camper Van – North Berwick.
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Saunders StreetSituated in Jubilee Gardens on the banks of the Water of Leith, every Sunday the Stockbridge Market provides quality artisan, handmade and crafted goods and ingredients. The Stockbridge location also means that the market stays off the main tourist track and bargain hunters will be put in the mood for a tour of Stockbridge’s many renowned charity shops. At the market, one may find items and goods ranging from artisan cheeses, smoked salmon, jewellery, crafts, soaps, crepes, melting marshmallows and even handmade dog treats. Some of the popular producers known to appear are the Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company, Bad Tempered Baker and – in their own custom-fitted VW Camper Van – North Berwick.
New shopping centre with stores including Bershka, And Other Stories, Pull & Bear, Zara and H&M.
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St James Shopping
St James CrescentNew shopping centre with stores including Bershka, And Other Stories, Pull & Bear, Zara and H&M.
Parks & Nature
Adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Stockbridge is one of Scotland’s largest urban parks and a true oasis in the heart of the capital, Inverleith Park. The park was opened in 1891 and continues to offer healthy-minded locals and urban explorers a huge green expanse for sports, walks and picnics. The original boating pond, playing fields and tree-lined walkways are all still intact, whilst a children’s play park, running track, three football pitches, six seven-a-side pitches and tennis courts now supplement the park’s roster of outdoor pursuits.
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Adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Stockbridge is one of Scotland’s largest urban parks and a true oasis in the heart of the capital, Inverleith Park. The park was opened in 1891 and continues to offer healthy-minded locals and urban explorers a huge green expanse for sports, walks and picnics. The original boating pond, playing fields and tree-lined walkways are all still intact, whilst a children’s play park, running track, three football pitches, six seven-a-side pitches and tennis courts now supplement the park’s roster of outdoor pursuits.
The city’s Royal Botanic Garden had an inauspicious beginning at the start of its life in 1670: a physic garden to grow herbs and plants for medicinal purposes. It wasn’t even in its current location at Inverleith. The garden was first housed at St Anne’s Yard near Holyrood Palace before the collection was moved away from the pollution of the Old Town in 1763, before settling in its current location in 1820. The attraction is Scotland’s national botanic garden amongst the three sister gardens across Scotland (Dawyck, Logan and Benmore) and occupies a crucial scientific significance – across 72 acres, nearly 34,000 plants are grown representing over 17,000 different species of plants.
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Arboretum PlaceThe city’s Royal Botanic Garden had an inauspicious beginning at the start of its life in 1670: a physic garden to grow herbs and plants for medicinal purposes. It wasn’t even in its current location at Inverleith. The garden was first housed at St Anne’s Yard near Holyrood Palace before the collection was moved away from the pollution of the Old Town in 1763, before settling in its current location in 1820. The attraction is Scotland’s national botanic garden amongst the three sister gardens across Scotland (Dawyck, Logan and Benmore) and occupies a crucial scientific significance – across 72 acres, nearly 34,000 plants are grown representing over 17,000 different species of plants.
For natural beauty seekers, the Water of Leith is an abundance of riches. At 24 miles long, this river has its source in the Colzium Springs in the Pentland Hills, runs through the heart of Stockbridge, and then onwards to the Port of Leith, widening into a harbour that supports a vibrant dock and boat building industry, before flowing into the North Sea via the Firth of Forth. More pertinently though, there is a walkway stretching 12.25 miles along the riverbank for the perusal of walkers, cyclists and licensed anglers.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayFor natural beauty seekers, the Water of Leith is an abundance of riches. At 24 miles long, this river has its source in the Colzium Springs in the Pentland Hills, runs through the heart of Stockbridge, and then onwards to the Port of Leith, widening into a harbour that supports a vibrant dock and boat building industry, before flowing into the North Sea via the Firth of Forth. More pertinently though, there is a walkway stretching 12.25 miles along the riverbank for the perusal of walkers, cyclists and licensed anglers.
Entertainment & Activities
For a great day out, you can't beat Edinburgh Zoo. The world-class attractions and our extensive animal collection will provide you and your family with memories to last a lifetime!
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Edinburgh Zoo station
For a great day out, you can't beat Edinburgh Zoo. The world-class attractions and our extensive animal collection will provide you and your family with memories to last a lifetime!
The Camera Obscura is great fun. You start off with a guided tour using the camera which is lighthearted and suitable for children. Then there are a few different floors with various interactive exhibits - 3D, holograms, mind benders, etc. Well worth a visit. If you googlesearch you can sometimes find discount coupons for this attraction.
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549 CastlehillThe Camera Obscura is great fun. You start off with a guided tour using the camera which is lighthearted and suitable for children. Then there are a few different floors with various interactive exhibits - 3D, holograms, mind benders, etc. Well worth a visit. If you googlesearch you can sometimes find discount coupons for this attraction.
A classic, independently run cinema in the Morningside area of Edinburgh. Go out of the house turn left and left again, cross the road to St. Vincent Street and walk along Great King Street until you reach Dundas Street and catch a 23 bus to Morningside. Ask the driver where to get off. Or ask me for a lift. You'll love this cinema - small screens but lovely comfy sofas to sit on and in cinema 1, the seats even recline! Worth a visit if you fancy a film.
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceA classic, independently run cinema in the Morningside area of Edinburgh. Go out of the house turn left and left again, cross the road to St. Vincent Street and walk along Great King Street until you reach Dundas Street and catch a 23 bus to Morningside. Ask the driver where to get off. Or ask me for a lift. You'll love this cinema - small screens but lovely comfy sofas to sit on and in cinema 1, the seats even recline! Worth a visit if you fancy a film.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful art gallery within walking distance if you go via the Water of Leith. Regularly changing exhibitions (free of charge) and great cafe.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdWonderful art gallery within walking distance if you go via the Water of Leith. Regularly changing exhibitions (free of charge) and great cafe.
Everything Else
Lovely traditional Victorian swimming baths located in Stockbridge about 5 minutes’ walk from the house. Beautifully restored Victorian 'baths' have a modern twist from the swimming pool with sauna and steam room to gym with hi-spec equipment and free weights.
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Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle RoadLovely traditional Victorian swimming baths located in Stockbridge about 5 minutes’ walk from the house. Beautifully restored Victorian 'baths' have a modern twist from the swimming pool with sauna and steam room to gym with hi-spec equipment and free weights.
Food Scene
The Gardener’s Cottage is a restaurant in Royal Terrace Gardens at the foot of Calton Hill. Built in 1836 the cottage, which was originally home to the gardener, has been transformed into Edinburgh’s home for seasonal cooking and social dining. Seated at long communal tables, guests can enjoy weekend brunch, an a la carte lunch menu, or an inventive, set seven course dinner menu, using only the best seasonal, local produce. Booking essential.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadThe Gardener’s Cottage is a restaurant in Royal Terrace Gardens at the foot of Calton Hill. Built in 1836 the cottage, which was originally home to the gardener, has been transformed into Edinburgh’s home for seasonal cooking and social dining. Seated at long communal tables, guests can enjoy weekend brunch, an a la carte lunch menu, or an inventive, set seven course dinner menu, using only the best seasonal, local produce. Booking essential.
Award winning fish and chip shop around 10 minutes’ walk from the house. Sometimes you just can’t beat a fish supper and a cup of tea!
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L'Alba D'Oro
7 Henderson RowAward winning fish and chip shop around 10 minutes’ walk from the house. Sometimes you just can’t beat a fish supper and a cup of tea!
If you want something really special, book Afternoon Tea here. It costs £40 per person which is quite pricey but it is delicious and the surroundings are extremely impressive. They also do lunches. The Signet Library is in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the High Street, next to St. Giles Cathedral. About 20 minutes' walk from the house. Booking essential.
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The Colonnades at the Signet Library
Parliament SquareIf you want something really special, book Afternoon Tea here. It costs £40 per person which is quite pricey but it is delicious and the surroundings are extremely impressive. They also do lunches. The Signet Library is in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the High Street, next to St. Giles Cathedral. About 20 minutes' walk from the house. Booking essential.
Don't go to any other Chinese in Edinburgh, this is the best. About 15 minutes' walk from the house. I recommend getting a carryout delivered. You won't regret it.
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Karen’s Unicorn
8B Abercromby PlDon't go to any other Chinese in Edinburgh, this is the best. About 15 minutes' walk from the house. I recommend getting a carryout delivered. You won't regret it.
Fantastic little Thai restaurant, my favourite in Edinburgh. Great food and excellent service. 5 minutes' walk from the house. Booking essential.
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Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StFantastic little Thai restaurant, my favourite in Edinburgh. Great food and excellent service. 5 minutes' walk from the house. Booking essential.
Independently run coffee shop. Lots of lovely home cooking and baking with friendly service. Just up the road from the house.
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Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StIndependently run coffee shop. Lots of lovely home cooking and baking with friendly service. Just up the road from the house.
Now called Soderberg in Stockbridge. Whether you’re after a cardamom bun and a coffee, a loaf of levain to slice up at home, a plate of almond-filled mazarins to share with friends, or a mound of crayfish stacked up high on an open sandwich for lunch, we use the best ingredients in everything we make and pour ourselves into everything we do..
The details might be a little different every time, but the heady scent of cardamom, the dimples in our crispbread and the distinctive aroma of our sourdough loaves are as reliable as the Söderberg philosophy: whatever new project we take on next, we will remain true to ourselves and strive to do what we do well..
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Söderberg Stockbridge
3 Deanhaugh StNow called Soderberg in Stockbridge. Whether you’re after a cardamom bun and a coffee, a loaf of levain to slice up at home, a plate of almond-filled mazarins to share with friends, or a mound of crayfish stacked up high on an open sandwich for lunch, we use the best ingredients in everything we make and pour ourselves into everything we do..
The details might be a little different every time, but the heady scent of cardamom, the dimples in our crispbread and the distinctive aroma of our sourdough loaves are as reliable as the Söderberg philosophy: whatever new project we take on next, we will remain true to ourselves and strive to do what we do well..
Amazing great value restaurant. Fab atmosphere, lovely staff. Always busy. Their set lunch is incredible value at £11.90 for three courses.
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover StAmazing great value restaurant. Fab atmosphere, lovely staff. Always busy. Their set lunch is incredible value at £11.90 for three courses.
A wonderful little French bistro, 10 minutes walk from the house. Booking essential.
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Café Marlayne
76 Thistle StA wonderful little French bistro, 10 minutes walk from the house. Booking essential.
Drinks & Nightlife
For an old-fashioned speakeasy experience in the New Town, Panda and Sons is worth a visit. It is deceptively disguised by a charming vintage barber shop facade, replete with old fashioned blow-dry chair in the entrance foyer, and a false bookcase doorway. Once you’ve crossed this red herring of a threshold, you’ll uncover a fantastic cocktail joint hidden behind.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StFor an old-fashioned speakeasy experience in the New Town, Panda and Sons is worth a visit. It is deceptively disguised by a charming vintage barber shop facade, replete with old fashioned blow-dry chair in the entrance foyer, and a false bookcase doorway. Once you’ve crossed this red herring of a threshold, you’ll uncover a fantastic cocktail joint hidden behind.
Cozy, laid-back neighbourhood bar offering burgers and other familiar pub fare, plus beer on tap.
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The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlCozy, laid-back neighbourhood bar offering burgers and other familiar pub fare, plus beer on tap.
One of my favourite bars in Edinburgh. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Children and dogs welcome. Food is good traditional pub grub with a modern twist. Great for breakfast. Booking advised.
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlOne of my favourite bars in Edinburgh. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Children and dogs welcome. Food is good traditional pub grub with a modern twist. Great for breakfast. Booking advised.