Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Sightseeing

A must see for any visit to Edinburgh, the One o'clock gun fired from the ramparts every day surprises many visitors but is a link to the past when it signalled the time to Edinburgh's port nearby.
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Zamek w Edynburgu
Castlehill
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A must see for any visit to Edinburgh, the One o'clock gun fired from the ramparts every day surprises many visitors but is a link to the past when it signalled the time to Edinburgh's port nearby.
If modern art is your thing these are a great choice with world class artists including Eduardo Paolozzi’s studio. There's a great cafe as well!
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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If modern art is your thing these are a great choice with world class artists including Eduardo Paolozzi’s studio. There's a great cafe as well!
I love seeing how the royal family lived on this ship which is now a museum. I was surprised at how simply the Queen actually lives when on board.
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HMY Britannia
Ocean Drive
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I love seeing how the royal family lived on this ship which is now a museum. I was surprised at how simply the Queen actually lives when on board.
International quality art exhibitions year round in a classic portico'd building. Theres a great cafe overlooking the gardens which makes a good stop halfway along princess street for a coffee.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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International quality art exhibitions year round in a classic portico'd building. Theres a great cafe overlooking the gardens which makes a good stop halfway along princess street for a coffee.
Calton Hill gives a great view of the Edinburgh new town and a part built replica of the Parthenon is a great picture.
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Calton Hill
Calton Hill
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Calton Hill gives a great view of the Edinburgh new town and a part built replica of the Parthenon is a great picture.
See how life was lived in a typical Georgian New Town house on one of the best squares in Edinburgh
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Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square
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See how life was lived in a typical Georgian New Town house on one of the best squares in Edinburgh

Entertainment & Activities

The home of Rugby in Scotland and the venue for all the international matches including the 6 nations in February and March every year
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Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn Street
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The home of Rugby in Scotland and the venue for all the international matches including the 6 nations in February and March every year
A visit to see the Penguin parade at the Zoo is a must for any families with younger children, and for those of us a little older as well!
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Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine Rd
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A visit to see the Penguin parade at the Zoo is a must for any families with younger children, and for those of us a little older as well!

Food Scene

Lovely vietnamese food, book early as it's quite small
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Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove St
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Lovely vietnamese food, book early as it's quite small
Excellent modern european restaurant, book early to avoid disappointment!
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The Bonham Hotel
35 Drumsheugh Gardens
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Excellent modern european restaurant, book early to avoid disappointment!
A nice coffee and fresh artisan bread daily. The breakfast and lunch menu is tasty and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed.
Jacob's Bakery
62 Haymarket Terrace
A nice coffee and fresh artisan bread daily. The breakfast and lunch menu is tasty and the atmosphere friendly and relaxed.
Friendly Italian restaurant, with fresh local produce including a good seafood selection at the bottom of the street. You can't go wrong whatever choice you make.
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La Bruschetta
13 Clifton Terrace
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Friendly Italian restaurant, with fresh local produce including a good seafood selection at the bottom of the street. You can't go wrong whatever choice you make.
A great choice and a lighter option just around the corner for Japanese including Sushi, Sashimi and Teriyaki.
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Luv Sushi
15 Dalry Rd
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A great choice and a lighter option just around the corner for Japanese including Sushi, Sashimi and Teriyaki.
Our favourite for Indian curries just around the corner with both takeaway and sit in options. Try the Chicken Centara for a main course, but don't be tempted by to many side dishes as the portions are generous.
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Ignite Restaurant
272-274 Morrison St
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Our favourite for Indian curries just around the corner with both takeaway and sit in options. Try the Chicken Centara for a main course, but don't be tempted by to many side dishes as the portions are generous.
Right on the corner, a friendly vibe, great snacks and coffee.
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Nomad
2 Haymarket Terrace
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Right on the corner, a friendly vibe, great snacks and coffee.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza with fresh ingredients and friendly staff.
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Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry Rd
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Authentic Neapolitan pizza with fresh ingredients and friendly staff.
Every Saturday 9am - 2pm for over 40 locally sourced producers
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Edynburski targ rolny
Castle Terrace
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Every Saturday 9am - 2pm for over 40 locally sourced producers
Imposing former Linen Bank headquarters converted into a restaurant, bar and nightclub below.
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The Dome
14 George St
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Imposing former Linen Bank headquarters converted into a restaurant, bar and nightclub below.
South African cuisine with immense portion sizes.
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Shebeen Dalry
103-105 Dalry Rd
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South African cuisine with immense portion sizes.

Everything Else

Daily choral services and regular free classical concerts in this victorian gothic cathedral, an antidote to a busy day in town.
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Katedra Mariacka
Palmerston Place
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Daily choral services and regular free classical concerts in this victorian gothic cathedral, an antidote to a busy day in town.

Parks & Nature

Cycle and footpath network away from the roads on old rail track routes.
Roseburn Path
Roseburn Path
Cycle and footpath network away from the roads on old rail track routes.
River walk right through Edinburgh away from the sights and sounds of the city
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Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall Rd
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River walk right through Edinburgh away from the sights and sounds of the city
Great children's play park just under the castle with a cafe for the adults and a walk through the gardens away from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street
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Princes Street
Princes Street
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Great children's play park just under the castle with a cafe for the adults and a walk through the gardens away from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street

Arts & Culture

Classical music venue with a full programme year round, our last performances we attended here were Mozart Requiem and The Brat Pack.
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Usher Hall
Lothian Road
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Classical music venue with a full programme year round, our last performances we attended here were Mozart Requiem and The Brat Pack.
Fascinating multimedia museum telling the story of the earth. Great for families on days where the weather is not so great or a change of pace from culture.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road
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Fascinating multimedia museum telling the story of the earth. Great for families on days where the weather is not so great or a change of pace from culture.
Year round theatre performances including the new year pantomime.
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King's Theatre
2 Leven St
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Year round theatre performances including the new year pantomime.
World class performing art venue for opera, dance and classical music
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Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson St
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World class performing art venue for opera, dance and classical music

Drinks & Nightlife

Everything gin and a great buzz in the bar early evening or a tasty burger during the day.
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The Jolly Botanist
256-260 Morrison St
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Everything gin and a great buzz in the bar early evening or a tasty burger during the day.
Hidden away down a side street this is a local favourite
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The Cambridge Bar
20 Young St
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Hidden away down a side street this is a local favourite
Craft beers and tasty pub food.
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Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
81-83 Lothian Rd
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Craft beers and tasty pub food.