Sylvie’s guidebook for Edinburgh

Sylvie
Sylvie’s guidebook for Edinburgh

Sightseeing

Lovely walk up on the way up to the city from the flat. A ‘MUST’ stop for the views!
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Calton Hill
Calton Hill
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Lovely walk up on the way up to the city from the flat. A ‘MUST’ stop for the views!
Enjoy a picnic on a sunny day or get a refreshment in the café (with outdoor seating) near the beautiful fountain
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street
Enjoy a picnic on a sunny day or get a refreshment in the café (with outdoor seating) near the beautiful fountain
Edinburgh’s number one landmark. Beautiful views from the esplanade and great visit (book in advance!) if you have a good couple of hours to spare
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Kështjella e Edinburgut
Castlehill
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Edinburgh’s number one landmark. Beautiful views from the esplanade and great visit (book in advance!) if you have a good couple of hours to spare
The prettiest street in the old town. Must see for Harry Potter fans
Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, Mbretëria e Bashkuar
The prettiest street in the old town. Must see for Harry Potter fans
Most historical cathedral in the Old Town of Edinburgh
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Katedralja St Giles
High Street
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Most historical cathedral in the Old Town of Edinburgh
Book your visit on the Royal Mile! Find out how people lived in the medieval times.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
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Book your visit on the Royal Mile! Find out how people lived in the medieval times.
Free entry right on Princes Street (main Street of the New Town). My favourite ´Monarch of the Glen’
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Galeritë Kombëtare të Skocisë
The Mound
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Free entry right on Princes Street (main Street of the New Town). My favourite ´Monarch of the Glen’
The most photographed statue in Edinburgh. Make sure you find out why
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
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The most photographed statue in Edinburgh. Make sure you find out why
Perfect Sunday walk along the Water of Leith to the very pretty Dean Village, after the Stockbridge market.
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Dean Village
Dean Path
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Perfect Sunday walk along the Water of Leith to the very pretty Dean Village, after the Stockbridge market.
Amazing show (in August only) during the festival
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1-3 Cockburn St
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Amazing show (in August only) during the festival
Edinburgh’s seaside retreat if you have a few days in Edinburgh
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Promenada e Plazhit Portobello
1 Promenade
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Edinburgh’s seaside retreat if you have a few days in Edinburgh

Food Scene

Fresh local and seasonal produce. Note there are 2 restaurants - Victoria Street (Old Town) and Waterloo place (near Calton Hill)
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Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria St
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Fresh local and seasonal produce. Note there are 2 restaurants - Victoria Street (Old Town) and Waterloo place (near Calton Hill)
Great seafood restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh New Town
Fishers In The City
Great seafood restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh New Town
Great for coffee cake/ brunch in the centre of the city (this one is just off George street) Terrace outside when the weather allows
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Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville Terrace
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Great for coffee cake/ brunch in the centre of the city (this one is just off George street) Terrace outside when the weather allows
Amazing Thai food & castle views. Right in the centre of the New Town on castle street
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle St
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Amazing Thai food & castle views. Right in the centre of the New Town on castle street
Great for weekend brunch, just 10 minutes’ away from the flat
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton St
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Great for weekend brunch, just 10 minutes’ away from the flat
Cozy little restaurant on Dublin street (New Town, just across the road from Graham’s boutique hideaway and 10 minutes from my flat) serving lovely food
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Little White Pig
26B Dublin St
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Cozy little restaurant on Dublin street (New Town, just across the road from Graham’s boutique hideaway and 10 minutes from my flat) serving lovely food
Good food and selection of small plates (just up the road from Graham’s Boutique Hideaway and 10 minutes from my fiat)
The Magnum
Good food and selection of small plates (just up the road from Graham’s Boutique Hideaway and 10 minutes from my fiat)
Best steak in town in a beautiful setting!
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Hawksmoor Edinburgh
23 W Register St
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Best steak in town in a beautiful setting!

A drink

My favourite roof top bar with great city views 🥂
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Harvey Nichols
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My favourite roof top bar with great city views 🥂
Popular bar in the West End with a beer garden
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Indigo Yard
7 Charlotte Ln
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Popular bar in the West End with a beer garden
Must see! One of the most beautiful buildings and ceilings. Magical
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The Dome
14 George St
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Must see! One of the most beautiful buildings and ceilings. Magical
Walk down the Devil’s Advocate close from the Royal to enjoy the views and for a photo
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl
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Walk down the Devil’s Advocate close from the Royal to enjoy the views and for a photo
Another roof top bar in the Old Town. Enjoy the views.
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Cold Town House
4 Grassmarket
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Another roof top bar in the Old Town. Enjoy the views.
Great selection of wines and cozy atmosphere
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Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope St
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Great selection of wines and cozy atmosphere
Great spot for a coffee or a drink in the heart of the West End. Ask for the table One which has lovely castle views
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The Huxley
1-3 Rutland St
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Great spot for a coffee or a drink in the heart of the West End. Ask for the table One which has lovely castle views
Another great roof top, this time in the West End. Entrance from the Johnnie Walker shop Princes Street
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes St
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Another great roof top, this time in the West End. Entrance from the Johnnie Walker shop Princes Street
If you’re looking for an atypical pub, this is it! Look for the golf clubs hanging from the ceiling in the back room
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Dirty Dick's
159 Rose St
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If you’re looking for an atypical pub, this is it! Look for the golf clubs hanging from the ceiling in the back room
Get the Tram to Newhaven and enjoy a drink and fish & chips with a seaview
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The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity Cres
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Get the Tram to Newhaven and enjoy a drink and fish & chips with a seaview