Food Scene
A local hotel that does good pub food. It is inexpensive and you can get there on foot. I recommend the Steak Pie and Chip.
The Oatridge Hotel & Restaurant
2-4 E Main StA local hotel that does good pub food. It is inexpensive and you can get there on foot. I recommend the Steak Pie and Chip.
There are three mimi's bakerys, this one is the most central but i also recommend the one at The Shore in Leith. The best brownies in all of Edinburgh. Also do a wonderful 'before noon' tea and lunch food.
35 locals recommend
Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 CanongateThere are three mimi's bakerys, this one is the most central but i also recommend the one at The Shore in Leith. The best brownies in all of Edinburgh. Also do a wonderful 'before noon' tea and lunch food.
Parks & Nature
Lovely walks by the river. Pleanty of dog walkers and joggers go here.
10 locals recommend
Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
Lovely walks by the river. Pleanty of dog walkers and joggers go here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fork and Field do good cocktails at a reasonable price, they also serve good sharing food like nachos and loaded potato skins. Great for a quiet drink or to meet friends.
Fork & Field
36 Bank StFork and Field do good cocktails at a reasonable price, they also serve good sharing food like nachos and loaded potato skins. Great for a quiet drink or to meet friends.
Entertainment & Activities
Local animal sanctuary, with lots of animals to see and learn about. Great for kids and those interested in nature/ wildlife.
27 locals recommend
Five Sisters Zoo
Local animal sanctuary, with lots of animals to see and learn about. Great for kids and those interested in nature/ wildlife.
Arts & Culture
Free entry, with lots to see and do. Very interactive in some parts. Right in the city centre.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Free entry, with lots to see and do. Very interactive in some parts. Right in the city centre.
Shopping
All the high street favourites, as well as a Cinema, Crazy Golf, and numerous restaurants.
13 locals recommend
The Centre, Livingston
Almondvale BoulevardAll the high street favourites, as well as a Cinema, Crazy Golf, and numerous restaurants.
Essentials
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main StHas all the essentials, small supermarket.
You can easily do a weekly shop here on a budget. I would recommend taking the car or getting the bus as it's walkable but once you have lots of bags it won't be as fun.
Lidl
157 E Main StYou can easily do a weekly shop here on a budget. I would recommend taking the car or getting the bus as it's walkable but once you have lots of bags it won't be as fun.