Guidebook for Edinburgh

Eilidh
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Let's Go to the Movies

The very best local cinemas in Edinburgh, two of which are under an 8 minute walk from our home.
Local favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
161 recommandé par les habitants
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle Terrace
161 recommandé par les habitants
Local favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
Classic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
255 recommandé par les habitants
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home St
255 recommandé par les habitants
Classic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
Home of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.
184 recommandé par les habitants
Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd
184 recommandé par les habitants
Home of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.

Parks & Recreation

A beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Bruntsfield Links
Melville Drive
75 recommandé par les habitants
A beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
An alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
Blackford Hill View
Blackford Hill View
An alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
A world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
1227 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
1227 recommandé par les habitants
A world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
Escape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, Lothianburn
20 recommandé par les habitants
Escape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.

Eilidh's Top Five All Day Eats

Whether you're looking for lunch, dinner or drinks these neighbourhood hangs shine on their use of local ingredients, thoughtful design and are all within a 15 minute walk.
Gorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
108 recommandé par les habitants
Three Birds
3-5 Viewforth
108 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
Super creative and extremely delicious vegan & vegetarian food.
Thrive Bar & Kitchen
171 Bruntsfield Place
Super creative and extremely delicious vegan & vegetarian food.
Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
16 recommandé par les habitants
27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes Road
16 recommandé par les habitants
Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside Rd
62 recommandé par les habitants
A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
Bright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Honeycomb & Co.
1 Merchiston Pl
70 recommandé par les habitants
Bright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

Just like Alexis Bledel, star of Gilmore Girls, I don't actually drink coffee... so, I have enlisted the expertise of friends to make this an authentic list of the best coffee stops as you amble around the city.
Grab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
77 recommandé par les habitants
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield Pl
77 recommandé par les habitants
Grab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
On the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Castello Coffee
7-8 Barclay Terrace
10 recommandé par les habitants
On the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
Step away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Port
119 recommandé par les habitants
Step away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
Explore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville Pl
66 recommandé par les habitants
Explore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.

Outdoor eats

From a pizza food van to old police box cafés, these are great options if you feel like a picnic in the park.
Wanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Meadow Place
Meadow Place
Wanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Local food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
317 recommandé par les habitants
Grassmarket
10 Grassmarket
317 recommandé par les habitants
Local food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
Local food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.
325 recommandé par les habitants
Stockbridge Market
Saunders Street
325 recommandé par les habitants
Local food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.

Family favourites

A list of the favourite restaurants of our friends, family and neighbours.
Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
36 recommandé par les habitants
BABA
130 George St
36 recommandé par les habitants
Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
48 recommandé par les habitants
bia bistrot
19 Colinton Rd
48 recommandé par les habitants
A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.
257 recommandé par les habitants
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl
257 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.