Tessa's Guidebook
Favourite city centre restaurants
El Cartel
64 Thistle StBest Mexican food! Frozen margaritas and the guacamole are a must!
The Spylaw Tavern
27 Spylaw StLovely family friendly local pub in the village
Sightseeing
National Museum of Scotland
Neighbourhoods
Our local area, fantastic walks in the hills with spectacular views over the city, or walks in by the river.
Colinton
Our local area, fantastic walks in the hills with spectacular views over the city, or walks in by the river.
Great for visiting charity shops (second hand shops) and coffee shops. Explore the botanical gardens nearby
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Great for visiting charity shops (second hand shops) and coffee shops. Explore the botanical gardens nearby
In the heart of the old town, from pubs to award winning ice cream, joke shops to fossil shops, an area that’s great to explore if you are visiting Edinburgh.
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketIn the heart of the old town, from pubs to award winning ice cream, joke shops to fossil shops, an area that’s great to explore if you are visiting Edinburgh.
Favourite hikes
Lovely walk to a hidden coffee shop in the hills! About 1.5 miles each way from our door. Only open Friday to Sunday.
Clubbiedean's Coffee Stop
Torduff RoadLovely walk to a hidden coffee shop in the hills! About 1.5 miles each way from our door. Only open Friday to Sunday.
Allermuir Hill
Arthur's Seat
Local area
Things all within walking distance of our home
Our favourite local restaurant, lovely Italian food with great service. Proper local spot, not tourists!
16 locals recommend
Dantes
48-50 Bridge RdOur favourite local restaurant, lovely Italian food with great service. Proper local spot, not tourists!
Something a bit different, and on the wonderful water of leith walkway
8 locals recommend
Colinton Station and Tunnel (site of)
Something a bit different, and on the wonderful water of leith walkway