Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Home made cakes (made on the premises) and good coffee, gluten-free options, coffee and cake/lunch and dinner on some weekend evenings. Friendly, cosy place to visit.
35 locals recommend
Ostara
52 Coburg StHome made cakes (made on the premises) and good coffee, gluten-free options, coffee and cake/lunch and dinner on some weekend evenings. Friendly, cosy place to visit.
They cater for everyone -- even me, and I am a coeliac vegetarian! Fabulous Spanish "small plates," main meals and occasional live music on weekend evenings.
57 locals recommend
Tapa
19 Shore PlThey cater for everyone -- even me, and I am a coeliac vegetarian! Fabulous Spanish "small plates," main meals and occasional live music on weekend evenings.
Upstairs bar, downstairs busy, happy restaurant. Great food and only 5 minutes from the flat and close to Leith "Shore". I like it because it has a good range of vegetarian and gluten-free food, as well as a good range of plates for 'normal' people!
35 locals recommend
Harmonium
60 Henderson StUpstairs bar, downstairs busy, happy restaurant. Great food and only 5 minutes from the flat and close to Leith "Shore". I like it because it has a good range of vegetarian and gluten-free food, as well as a good range of plates for 'normal' people!
Getting Around
Great public transport available from Leith to the City, and from the City to outlying Shopping Centres. Buses to the city, and, from there, trams to The Gyle Centre.
12 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Edinburgh North
67 Salamander StGreat public transport available from Leith to the City, and from the City to outlying Shopping Centres. Buses to the city, and, from there, trams to The Gyle Centre.
The Great Outdoors
Arthur's Seat near to home. Bus or walk from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace. A beautiful park in the city with spectacular views.
Braid Hills and Blackford Hill (take a bus or drive there) for great walks and views.
Portobello Beach -- a 20-30 minute walk from Leith or short bus/car ride... ... and relax.
Arthur's Seat
Beautiful park in the e city with spectacular views.
A piece of the countryside in the city. Get there by car or bus (a short ride) and then stretch your legs a while. Following it up with coffee and cake (or lunch) in the cafe on the return of your walk.
162 locals recommend
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdA piece of the countryside in the city. Get there by car or bus (a short ride) and then stretch your legs a while. Following it up with coffee and cake (or lunch) in the cafe on the return of your walk.
On the outskirts but worth the drive or bus ride. Beautiful area worth the little effort to get there. Many acres to explore and enjoy.
9 locals recommend
Braid Hills
On the outskirts but worth the drive or bus ride. Beautiful area worth the little effort to get there. Many acres to explore and enjoy.
Whether to play or relax, Portobello is ideal. Large beach to walk, swim or paddle in the sea, many cafes to find tea or coffee, a snack or lunch, ice cream, etc.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeWhether to play or relax, Portobello is ideal. Large beach to walk, swim or paddle in the sea, many cafes to find tea or coffee, a snack or lunch, ice cream, etc.