Sylvie’s guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Lovely walk up on the way up to the city from the flat. A ‘MUST’ stop for the views!
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Calton Hill
Calton HillLovely walk up on the way up to the city from the flat. A ‘MUST’ stop for the views!
Enjoy a picnic on a sunny day or get a refreshment in the café (with outdoor seating) near the beautiful fountain
Princes Street Gardens
Princes StreetEnjoy a picnic on a sunny day or get a refreshment in the café (with outdoor seating) near the beautiful fountain
Edinburgh’s number one landmark. Beautiful views from the esplanade and great visit (book in advance!) if you have a good couple of hours to spare
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Castillo de Edimburgo
CastlehillEdinburgh’s number one landmark. Beautiful views from the esplanade and great visit (book in advance!) if you have a good couple of hours to spare
The prettiest street in the old town. Must see for Harry Potter fans
Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, Reino Unido
The prettiest street in the old town. Must see for Harry Potter fans
Most historical cathedral in the Old Town of Edinburgh
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St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetMost historical cathedral in the Old Town of Edinburgh
Book your visit on the Royal Mile! Find out how people lived in the medieval times.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StBook your visit on the Royal Mile! Find out how people lived in the medieval times.
Free entry right on Princes Street (main Street of the New Town). My favourite ´Monarch of the Glen’
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National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundFree entry right on Princes Street (main Street of the New Town). My favourite ´Monarch of the Glen’
The most photographed statue in Edinburgh. Make sure you find out why
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
The most photographed statue in Edinburgh. Make sure you find out why
Perfect Sunday walk along the Water of Leith to the very pretty Dean Village, after the Stockbridge market.
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Dean Village
Dean PathPerfect Sunday walk along the Water of Leith to the very pretty Dean Village, after the Stockbridge market.
Amazing show (in August only) during the festival
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1-3 Cockburn StAmazing show (in August only) during the festival
Edinburgh’s seaside retreat if you have a few days in Edinburgh
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeEdinburgh’s seaside retreat if you have a few days in Edinburgh
Food Scene
Fresh local and seasonal produce.
Note there are 2 restaurants - Victoria Street (Old Town) and Waterloo place (near Calton Hill)
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Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StFresh local and seasonal produce.
Note there are 2 restaurants - Victoria Street (Old Town) and Waterloo place (near Calton Hill)
Fishers In The City
Great seafood restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh New Town
Great for coffee cake/ brunch in the centre of the city (this one is just off George street) Terrace outside when the weather allows
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Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville TerraceGreat for coffee cake/ brunch in the centre of the city (this one is just off George street) Terrace outside when the weather allows
Amazing Thai food & castle views. Right in the centre of the New Town on castle street
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StAmazing Thai food & castle views. Right in the centre of the New Town on castle street
Great for weekend brunch, just 10 minutes’ away from the flat
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StGreat for weekend brunch, just 10 minutes’ away from the flat
Cozy little restaurant on Dublin street (New Town, just across the road from Graham’s boutique hideaway and 10 minutes from my flat) serving lovely food
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Little White Pig
26B Dublin StCozy little restaurant on Dublin street (New Town, just across the road from Graham’s boutique hideaway and 10 minutes from my flat) serving lovely food
Good food and selection of small plates (just up the road from Graham’s Boutique Hideaway and 10 minutes from my fiat)
The Magnum
Good food and selection of small plates (just up the road from Graham’s Boutique Hideaway and 10 minutes from my fiat)
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
23 W Register StBest steak in town in a beautiful setting!
A drink
Harvey Nichols
My favourite roof top bar with great city views 🥂
Indigo Yard
7 Charlotte LnPopular bar in the West End with a beer garden
Must see! One of the most beautiful buildings and ceilings. Magical
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The Dome
14 George StMust see! One of the most beautiful buildings and ceilings. Magical
Walk down the Devil’s Advocate close from the Royal to enjoy the views and for a photo
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClWalk down the Devil’s Advocate close from the Royal to enjoy the views and for a photo
Another roof top bar in the Old Town. Enjoy the views.
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Cold Town House
4 GrassmarketAnother roof top bar in the Old Town. Enjoy the views.
Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope StGreat selection of wines and cozy atmosphere
Great spot for a coffee or a drink in the heart of the West End. Ask for the table One which has lovely castle views
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The Huxley
1-3 Rutland StGreat spot for a coffee or a drink in the heart of the West End. Ask for the table One which has lovely castle views
Another great roof top, this time in the West End. Entrance from the Johnnie Walker shop Princes Street
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes StAnother great roof top, this time in the West End. Entrance from the Johnnie Walker shop Princes Street
If you’re looking for an atypical pub, this is it! Look for the golf clubs hanging from the ceiling in the back room
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Dirty Dick's
159 Rose StIf you’re looking for an atypical pub, this is it! Look for the golf clubs hanging from the ceiling in the back room
Get the Tram to Newhaven and enjoy a drink and fish & chips with a seaview
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The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresGet the Tram to Newhaven and enjoy a drink and fish & chips with a seaview