Amy’s guidebook

Amy
Amy’s guidebook

Sightseeing

The Royal Mile and Castle are right at the heart Edinburgh's rich heritage. Well worth a day's visit.
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The Royal Mile Jewellery
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The Royal Mile and Castle are right at the heart Edinburgh's rich heritage. Well worth a day's visit.
Edinburgh Castle sits prominently above Edinburgh City and is easily accessible. There is an entry ticket, but if you there over St Andrews weekend (30 Oct - 1 Nov) you can often get free entry if you pre-book, subject to availability.
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Zamek w Edynburgu
Castlehill
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Edinburgh Castle sits prominently above Edinburgh City and is easily accessible. There is an entry ticket, but if you there over St Andrews weekend (30 Oct - 1 Nov) you can often get free entry if you pre-book, subject to availability.
There are not many cities where you can climb a mountain in the city! Really enjoyable on a good day, but the air is fresh on any day.
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Arthur's Seat
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There are not many cities where you can climb a mountain in the city! Really enjoyable on a good day, but the air is fresh on any day.
The alternative to Arthur's Seat if you want a shorter walk up a hill. Great views of the city.
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Calton Hill
Calton Hill
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The alternative to Arthur's Seat if you want a shorter walk up a hill. Great views of the city.
One of the most famous and most photographed streets in the old town of Edinburgh.
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Victoria Street
Victoria Street
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One of the most famous and most photographed streets in the old town of Edinburgh.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse sits next to the Scottish Parliament building, both at the end of the Royal mile. It is commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, and is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, where she normally spends a week at the beginning of each summer.
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Palace of Holyrood
Canongate
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse sits next to the Scottish Parliament building, both at the end of the Royal mile. It is commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, and is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, where she normally spends a week at the beginning of each summer.
University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1582. Of it's five campuses, a significant proportion is located in Edinburgh's old town, with it's diverse and striking architecture.
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The University of Edinburgh
South Bridge
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University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1582. Of it's five campuses, a significant proportion is located in Edinburgh's old town, with it's diverse and striking architecture.
Edinburgh Napier University takes its name from the 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. It is one of the smaller universities in Edinburgh and even have it's own castle and multiple campuses with some impressive architecture.
Edinburgh Napier University, Merchiston Campus
10 Colinton Rd
Edinburgh Napier University takes its name from the 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. It is one of the smaller universities in Edinburgh and even have it's own castle and multiple campuses with some impressive architecture.
Actor Sean Connery was born here (2-3 mins walk from the flat). The plaque is in Melvin Walk.
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Actor Sean Connery was born here (2-3 mins walk from the flat). The plaque is in Melvin Walk.

Essentials

Our nearest railway station, approximately 7-8 minutes walk away.
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Haymarket station
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Our nearest railway station, approximately 7-8 minutes walk away.
Tesco express is the nearest small supermarket (5 mins walk)
Tesco Express
135-137 Fountainbridge
Tesco express is the nearest small supermarket (5 mins walk)
Nearest larger supermarket
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Lidl
Dalry Road
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Nearest larger supermarket
Nearest really big supermarket
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Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park Terrace
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Nearest really big supermarket

Entertainment & activities

Fountain Park is a short walk away, and has various restaurants, cinema, bowling, gym etc.
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Fountain Park station
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Fountain Park is a short walk away, and has various restaurants, cinema, bowling, gym etc.
Charlotte Chapel has been in this new location for not so long; a vibrant city-centre church with rich diversity and connections with the City of Edinburgh.
58 Shandwick Pl
58 Shandwick Place
Charlotte Chapel has been in this new location for not so long; a vibrant city-centre church with rich diversity and connections with the City of Edinburgh.
Edingburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are famous: street party, fireworks, events, Christmas market...
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Box Office
109 George St
Edingburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are famous: street party, fireworks, events, Christmas market...

Food scene

Akva is a Swedish Cafe/Bar very close to the end of the canal.
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Akva
129 Fountainbridge
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Akva is a Swedish Cafe/Bar very close to the end of the canal.
Great little cafe/bistro off the main road in an arcade, very close to the Royal mile.
Scran
7 North Bridge
Great little cafe/bistro off the main road in an arcade, very close to the Royal mile.
Great local food but not too expensive (there is another branch near Carlton Hill)
Slug & Lettuce Edinburgh, George St
113 George Street
Great local food but not too expensive (there is another branch near Carlton Hill)
Really close to our flat, just 2 minutes walk. Their breakfast is great.
Fountain Cafe
111 Grove Street
Really close to our flat, just 2 minutes walk. Their breakfast is great.