Sue And Grant’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Set next to the Water of Leith walkway and with it's Georgian buildings, Stockbridge is definitely worth a visit. Independent shops and cafes and a farmer's market every Sunday.
Combine with a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens nearby.
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Set next to the Water of Leith walkway and with it's Georgian buildings, Stockbridge is definitely worth a visit. Independent shops and cafes and a farmer's market every Sunday.
Combine with a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens nearby.
The Water of Leith Walkway will take you down to The Shore area in Leith. But, we recommend starting at Saughton Park and visiting the Victorian walled gardens there first. From there the walk will take you past Murrayfield Stadium and Roseburn Park and on to the Galleries of Modern Art. Keep walking to the Stockbridge neighbourhood and finally The Shore.
16 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayThe Water of Leith Walkway will take you down to The Shore area in Leith. But, we recommend starting at Saughton Park and visiting the Victorian walled gardens there first. From there the walk will take you past Murrayfield Stadium and Roseburn Park and on to the Galleries of Modern Art. Keep walking to the Stockbridge neighbourhood and finally The Shore.
Edinburgh's seaside! Nice independent shops and cafes and an award winning fish and chip shop (The St Andrews). Worth a trip (26 bus) on a nicer day.
99 locals recommend
Portobello
Edinburgh's seaside! Nice independent shops and cafes and an award winning fish and chip shop (The St Andrews). Worth a trip (26 bus) on a nicer day.
Newhaven was once a fishing village, only 30 minutes from the city centre, and has managed to retain much of its unique character and distinctive personality!
Great views, great fish and chips and a short walk to Leith's Shore area.
26 locals recommend
Newhaven
Newhaven was once a fishing village, only 30 minutes from the city centre, and has managed to retain much of its unique character and distinctive personality!
Great views, great fish and chips and a short walk to Leith's Shore area.
Home to tourist attractions such as the Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith also boasts a lively social scene. The area is home to several Michelin-star restaurants, as well as more casual spots frequented by locals. Some of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh are located along the waterfront here offering some excellent seafood dishes.
162 locals recommend
Leith
Home to tourist attractions such as the Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith also boasts a lively social scene. The area is home to several Michelin-star restaurants, as well as more casual spots frequented by locals. Some of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh are located along the waterfront here offering some excellent seafood dishes.
Food scene
A friendly welcome and great Scottish food in a unique restaurant. This is our friend's place and we always receive great feedback from guests who's tried it! We have 10% discount cards in the apartments :)
11 locals recommend
The Cellar Door Scottish Restaurant
44-46 George IV BridgeA friendly welcome and great Scottish food in a unique restaurant. This is our friend's place and we always receive great feedback from guests who's tried it! We have 10% discount cards in the apartments :)
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StCool cocktail bar hidden behind a barber's shop facade!
The King's Wark
36 ShoreExcellent seafood dishes served in an historic pub.
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetFarmer's market every Sunday :)
Leith Market
Commercial StreetFarmer's market every Saturday :)
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkGreat pizzas, reasonably priced!
Toast
65 ShoreNice place for breakfast, brunch or lunch!
St Andrews Restaurant & Takeaway
280-284 Portobello High StAward winning fish and chips in Portobello!
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdLive music every night in a friendly, traditional pub!
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland StNice pub in the New Town with a lovely beer garden
First Coast Restaurant
97-101 Dalry RdGood Scottish food a short walk from the city centre
Sightseeing
We love this place! A whole street found underground when excavations for the city chambers started. A fascinating insight into how we used to live in Edinburgh.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StWe love this place! A whole street found underground when excavations for the city chambers started. A fascinating insight into how we used to live in Edinburgh.
If you're interested in history and Mary Queen of Scots, Holyrood Palace is well worth a visit.
329 locals recommend
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateIf you're interested in history and Mary Queen of Scots, Holyrood Palace is well worth a visit.
An interesting alternative to Edinburgh Castle and less crowded! Links to Mark Queen of Scots and many movies have been filmed here.
58 locals recommend
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle RoadAn interesting alternative to Edinburgh Castle and less crowded! Links to Mark Queen of Scots and many movies have been filmed here.
Calton Hill
Calton HillGreat views of the city and a shorter walk than Arthur's Seat!
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdLive Scottish music every night in a friendly bar
Traveler advice
Getting around
Check out the JustEat bicycle hire scheme
There are over 100 cycle hire stations and most of our apartments have one close by! Just download the app and you're off!
https://edinburghcyclehire.com
What to pack
Bring your reusable water bottle
Our tap water is safe to drink and tastes lovely! So be sure to bring your reusable water bottle.
Getting around
Buses and trams are easy to navigate
Edinburgh is an easy city to navigate either on foot or by public transportation. A car is only really necessary for trips out of the city centre.