Denise's Guidebook

Denise
Denise's Guidebook

Neighbourhoods

If you do not want to eat in town then try this area as an alternative. In the Summertime you can stroll in Bruntsfield links and in turn the Meadows. It is best to walk here from the Apartment. Head South from the apartment up the hill towards the Union Canal. Head East along the canal until you come to view forth - you will see Boroughmuir High School at this point - head South up the hill through Viewforth. Bruntsfield is at the top of the hill.
70 locals recommend
Bruntsfield
70 locals recommend
If you do not want to eat in town then try this area as an alternative. In the Summertime you can stroll in Bruntsfield links and in turn the Meadows. It is best to walk here from the Apartment. Head South from the apartment up the hill towards the Union Canal. Head East along the canal until you come to view forth - you will see Boroughmuir High School at this point - head South up the hill through Viewforth. Bruntsfield is at the top of the hill.

Cinema complex

You can walk here to watch movies and eat and drink.
130 locals recommend
Fountain Park
130 Dundee St
130 locals recommend
You can walk here to watch movies and eat and drink.

Rugby Stadium

Home of Scottish Rugby and sometimes used as a rock concert venue
144 locals recommend
BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn Street
144 locals recommend
If you like to watch local amateur rugby then this is your place. . Good social Club selling drink and snacks.
Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club
If you like to watch local amateur rugby then this is your place. . Good social Club selling drink and snacks.

Hearts Football Stadium

Local professional football team playing in the Scottish Premier League. You can buy tickets from their ticket office.
19 locals recommend
Tynecastle Park
McLeod Street
19 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Must see - learn about the history of the City and its emergence around this landmark
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
1961 locals recommend
Must see - learn about the history of the City and its emergence around this landmark
Head for Holyrood Park. Then walk or drive to Dunsapie Loch. Then a short 10 min hike to the summit
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
1859 locals recommend
Head for Holyrood Park. Then walk or drive to Dunsapie Loch. Then a short 10 min hike to the summit
This is a 30 min drive down the coast into East Lothian. You can head East or West along the beach for a good hours walk.
49 locals recommend
Gullane Beach
Marine Terrace
49 locals recommend
This is a 30 min drive down the coast into East Lothian. You can head East or West along the beach for a good hours walk.

Supermarket

Your nearest Supermarket - 5 min walk
52 locals recommend
ALDI
100 Gorgie Park Rd
52 locals recommend
Your nearest Supermarket - 5 min walk

Golf Courses

My local Golf Club - let us know if you want a game!
Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club
10 Craighill Gardens
Good value City of Edinburgh Council Course with stunning views of the City.
10 locals recommend
Braid Hills Golf Course
27 Braid Hills Approach
10 locals recommend
Good value City of Edinburgh Council Course with stunning views of the City.
Famous links Golf Course that is worth a visit. Gullane 3 is easiest. Gullane 1 and 2 more challenging.
18 locals recommend
Gullane Golf Club Visitors Clubhouse
West Links Road
18 locals recommend
Famous links Golf Course that is worth a visit. Gullane 3 is easiest. Gullane 1 and 2 more challenging.