Hamish's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Iconic Independent Edinburgh Cinema - table service, a bar and sofas . What more could you want!
161 locals recommend
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceIconic Independent Edinburgh Cinema - table service, a bar and sofas . What more could you want!
Neighbourhoods
On the edge of the Meadows, Bruntsfield is crammed with amazing coffee shops, restaurants, bars and independent shops. The Links is like a fab place to hang out and watch the world go by.
70 locals recommend
Bruntsfield
On the edge of the Meadows, Bruntsfield is crammed with amazing coffee shops, restaurants, bars and independent shops. The Links is like a fab place to hang out and watch the world go by.
Morningside is just like a village located in a City!
It has a bustling main street, amazing independent cinema plus fabulous tree lined streets to wander down
41 locals recommend
Morningside
Morningside is just like a village located in a City!
It has a bustling main street, amazing independent cinema plus fabulous tree lined streets to wander down
Food scene
Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlProject Coffee do an amazing Latte!
Buy some beans to take home or grab a takeaway Flat White (janzoon roast!)
77 locals recommend
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield PlBuy some beans to take home or grab a takeaway Flat White (janzoon roast!)
Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside RdFabulous Breakfast/Brunch spot. Booking recommended!
Sit outside with one of their cocktails and people watch - they're also great with children.
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlSit outside with one of their cocktails and people watch - they're also great with children.
Just round the corner from the Flat - excellent choice if you need a quiet night in with a takeaway!
60 locals recommend
Osteria del Tempo Perso
208 Bruntsfield PlJust round the corner from the Flat - excellent choice if you need a quiet night in with a takeaway!
Cafe Grande
182-184 Bruntsfield PlFamily friendly with a mean Cheese board!
You can grab loads of amazing cheese, bread and cured meats here to make a fab picnic to take to the Links!
56 locals recommend
IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlaceYou can grab loads of amazing cheese, bread and cured meats here to make a fab picnic to take to the Links!
This is about 30 minute drive from Edinburgh but a lovely place to pop in for a coffee and some food - they make fresh home-baked pies daily plus grow a lot of their own salad and veggies. Super tasty food and some nice gifts available too!
9 locals recommend
The Big Red Barn Company
This is about 30 minute drive from Edinburgh but a lovely place to pop in for a coffee and some food - they make fresh home-baked pies daily plus grow a lot of their own salad and veggies. Super tasty food and some nice gifts available too!
If fish is your thing then Ondine is well worth a visit, fab ambiance too!
124 locals recommend
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeIf fish is your thing then Ondine is well worth a visit, fab ambiance too!
Chop House Bruntsfield
88 Bruntsfield PlBest steaks in town!
Another great wee restaurant very close to the flat. Delicious food and very friendly staff
108 locals recommend
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthAnother great wee restaurant very close to the flat. Delicious food and very friendly staff
Sightseeing
This place is fantastic for adults and children alike - so much to see and do!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
This place is fantastic for adults and children alike - so much to see and do!
Easy to jump on the bus and head out for a day seeing all the amazing animals at the Zoo - you must head for the Giraffes!
308 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdEasy to jump on the bus and head out for a day seeing all the amazing animals at the Zoo - you must head for the Giraffes!
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillAmazing place - A must visit!
Edinburgh Old Town
Fantastic Architecture and a lovely walk from the Flat
The Fishmarket
23A Pier PlAmazing fish and chips with great views onto the Firth of Forth!
a wee hidden treasure east of Edinburgh. You'd need a car to get there but a fantastic beach to visit
43 locals recommend
Seacliff
a wee hidden treasure east of Edinburgh. You'd need a car to get there but a fantastic beach to visit
If you need to blow the cobwebs away then you could go round Arthurs Seat or climb to the top of it -either way you get some fab views of the City, Firth of Forth and into Fife on clear days
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
If you need to blow the cobwebs away then you could go round Arthurs Seat or climb to the top of it -either way you get some fab views of the City, Firth of Forth and into Fife on clear days
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadA great, educational place to visit for adults and children alike.
City/town information
Jump on a train from Waverly Station and head to North Berwick for a day wandering around this old town. The Golf Course is incredible if you've brought your clubs!
119 locals recommend
North Berwick
Jump on a train from Waverly Station and head to North Berwick for a day wandering around this old town. The Golf Course is incredible if you've brought your clubs!
Pampering
Hair By Boom
136 Bruntsfield PlGreat service if youre in need of a cut and colour!
Links Barbers
137 Bruntsfield PlGreat for anyone needing a quick short back and sides!
Nicóle's
10 ViewforthFancy treating yourself? Nicole's French Manicure and Pedicure are the best in town!