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Category: Old Town
Cranachan and Crowdie
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263 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ - Map
Located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile selling the best of Scottish produce, a treat for tourists and locals alike. As you step into Cranachan and Crowdie it is clear that Scottish food and drink produce is in good health. The shelves are stacked … Read More
Category: Independent Local Traders, Old Town, Shopper, Update
Tags: Crafts, Made in Scotland, Whisky
Markets in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s markets include the Edinburgh Farmers Market, Stockbridge Market, Grass Markets, The Edinburgh Market, Out of the Blue Flea Market and the Omni Centre Car Boot Sale. Saturday Markets in Edinburgh Edinburgh Farmers Market 10am-5pm Located in the west of … Read More
Category: Area, Edinburgh Blog, New Town, Old Town
Tags: Market
Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
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Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL - Map
Bringing local produce to the city centre for everyone to enjoy every Saturday morning 9am to 2pm. The Farmers Market is great for city residents and visitors, whether you are looking for ingredients for a meal or for something tasty … Read More
Category: Independent Local Traders, Old Town, Shopper, Update, West End
Tags: Bakery, Burger & Chips, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Crafts, Delicatessen, Made in Scotland, Market, Romantic, Winter in Edinburgh
The Meadows
One of Edinburgh’s best outdoor spaces with a huge playground for kids, tennis courts and open fields for recreation and relaxation. South of the town centre the meadows consists of several large grassed areas with tree lined pathways. Bordered by … Read More
Category: City Walking, Newington, Old Town, Update, Visitor
Tags: Best Views, Child Friendly, Sunshine
Bow Bar Edinburgh
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80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH - Map
Old town setting, unspoilt decor and a range of real ale’s and whiskies that keeps em coming back. Foremost the bar has a great range of real ale, guest ales and 150+ malt whiskies on offer. Bow Bar is one … Read More
Category: Area, Drinker, Old Town, Real Ale Pubs
Tags: Real Ale, Whisky, Winter in Edinburgh
Fruit Market Gallery
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The Fruit Market Gallery has a reputation for exhibiting lively and divisive art. This gallery tends not to sit in safe middle ground which is refreshing and surprising in this historic area of Edinburgh. The Gallery is located behind Waverly … Read More
Category: Culture, Great Galleries, Old Town
Tags: Art, Coffee, Free, Rainy Day, Winter in Edinburgh
Scotsman Steps by Martin Creed
104 steps in different marble, this is an inspired and sympathetic public art piece by Turner Prize winner Martin Creed. The enclosed stairs that run from the Scotsman on the bridges down to the Old Town and Waverley Station is … Read More
Category: City Walking, Newington, Old Town, Update, Visitor
Tags: Art, Child Friendly, Free, Rainy Day
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG - Map
With unrivalled history and views Edinburgh Castle is a world class attraction. We want your Edinburgh castle story or review! Art work by Edd Wellesley-Davies visit: Eddscape … Read More
Category: Area, Old Town, Site Spotting, Update, Visitor
Tags: Best Views, Child Friendly
Union of Genius
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8 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN - Map
Edinburgh’s hottest and freshest soup cafe! Situated on Forrest Road this is a sweet place that is serving very good soup with very good bread, it’s reasonably priced and is in our budget food guide. It’s a simple formula and Union … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Foodie, Newington, Old Town, Update
Tags: Winter in Edinburgh
Eddscape Artist: Edd Wellesley-Davies
Edd Wellesley-Davies is an Edinburgh artist who is creating images of our city and other Scottish icons in an eye catching and imaginative way. He sells his work in many forms online, good size prints, cards, and others. Having just … Read More
Category: Area, Culture, Edinburgh Blog, Old Town, Site Spotting, Update
Tags: Made in Scotland
Pillow Stops
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Royal Mile (various) - Map
Apartments are located on the Royal Mile and offer a special self catering experience in the heart of Edinburgh. All properties are well maintained, comfortable and clean with the additional attraction of their very central and historic locations. Edinburgh’s Royal … Read More
Category: Old Town, Self Catering, Sleeper, Update
Hula Juice Bar
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103 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JP - Map
An oasis in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket this place feels very relaxed. Tucked away between the main run of the Grassmarket and Victoria Street Hula Juice bar is a nice surprise in a landscape of pubs and shops. It offers a range of … Read More
BrewDog Edinburgh
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143 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS - Map
The death of IPA? Serving good real ale in Edinburgh, Brew Dog does bark loud about its beer and with good reason. Located in Cowgate the Brew Dog bar hides behind a concrete facade, the bar itself has an industrial … Read More
Category: Drinker, Old Town, Real Ale Pubs, Update
Tags: Real Ale
Iconic Design
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23 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS - Map
Iconic is like a tardis, small on the outside and not much bigger on the inside but its packed full of interesting pieces. Located in the heart of the Old Town, Edinburgh this is a great shop to find something … Read More
Category: Arts & Crafts Shopper, Curio & Collectables, Independent Local Traders, Old Town, Shopper
Tags: Retro, Vintage
Castle Terrace Restaurant
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33/35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL - Map
Dominic Jack Chef Patron has earned his Michelin Star through his hard work, innovation, attention to detail and foodie flare. City center with a Michelin Star, 3AA Rosettes and nominated New Comer of the year by five foodie ambassadors. On arrival you … Read More
Category: Foodie, Old Town, Total Foodie, Update, West End
Tags: Luxury, Michelin Guide, Romantic
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF - Map
A world class museum, an amazing building, an abundance of interest and detail for adults and youngsters alike. After a £45 million refurbishment the Museum is a must see attraction, not just in Edinburgh but Scotland and the wider UK. … Read More
Category: Culture, Great Galleries, Newington, Old Town
Tags: Child Friendly, Free, Rainy Day, Winter in Edinburgh
Whiski
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119 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG - Map
As the name suggests this bar is all about Whisky, located on the Royal Mile it prides itself on its range of Whiskies and live music. Whiski has received various whisky awards and with over 250 single malt whiskies … Read More
Category: Drinker, Old Town, Whisky Tasting
Tags: Made in Scotland, Music, Whisky
Elephant House
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21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EN - Map
Sit about and read the paper, hot drink and a snack, this is as relaxed a place as you will find. The Elephant House has been here for a long time and has its maintained its calm down to earth … Read More
