OUR WEE GUIDEBOOK
Sightseeing
Edinburghs most iconic focal point.
Highly recommend booking online before your visit to guarantee entry and get the best possible deals.
We suggest getting up there to experince the one 'o' clock gun which is fired off everyday.
This was to set the time for all in and around the city including ships in the dock.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillEdinburghs most iconic focal point.
Highly recommend booking online before your visit to guarantee entry and get the best possible deals.
We suggest getting up there to experince the one 'o' clock gun which is fired off everyday.
This was to set the time for all in and around the city including ships in the dock.
A nautical journey of the Queen's great vessel in the harbour of Leith.
Recommend booking online.
Only 1/2 a mile from the apartment
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveA nautical journey of the Queen's great vessel in the harbour of Leith.
Recommend booking online.
Only 1/2 a mile from the apartment
A must visit for any art lover.
There is two galleries situated a few 100 metres apart.
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdA must visit for any art lover.
There is two galleries situated a few 100 metres apart.
Amazing museum, perfect for a rainy day! If the sun is out then there is a great roof top garden for cracking views
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National Museum of Scotland
Amazing museum, perfect for a rainy day! If the sun is out then there is a great roof top garden for cracking views
I-Arthur's Seat
A great hike with panoramic views of the city.
Big old hill right at the end of the cities main road (Princes Street).
Topped with 'Edinburgh's Disgrace' monument named due to the funds running out during build.
Best accessed via steps from Waterloo Place.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillBig old hill right at the end of the cities main road (Princes Street).
Topped with 'Edinburgh's Disgrace' monument named due to the funds running out during build.
Best accessed via steps from Waterloo Place.
A spooky look at how Edinburgh used to be!
You can book online to save queuing.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StA spooky look at how Edinburgh used to be!
You can book online to save queuing.
Food scene
Our bar cafe serving fresh homecooked food made with love in a cosy friendly environment. With a tasty bevvy list big enough to quench any thirst!
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceOur bar cafe serving fresh homecooked food made with love in a cosy friendly environment. With a tasty bevvy list big enough to quench any thirst!
The Kitchin
Michelin starred local eatery.
Best pizza in town!!! Not huge for sitting in, but very close so always hot delivery.
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Razzo Pizza Napoletana
59 Great Jct StBest pizza in town!!! Not huge for sitting in, but very close so always hot delivery.
In the harbour at Newhaven, fish & chips by the sea :)
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier PlIn the harbour at Newhaven, fish & chips by the sea :)
Cosy historic pub with a real fire! Good food & drink
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The King's Wark
36 ShoreCosy historic pub with a real fire! Good food & drink
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketOne of many tasty ice cream bars
Another cracking bar with tasty food we go to when not in ours!
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Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StAnother cracking bar with tasty food we go to when not in ours!
Leith's biggest & bestest beer garden. Also screens sports and great whisky selection
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlLeith's biggest & bestest beer garden. Also screens sports and great whisky selection
Great restaurant with live jazz on a Sunday afternoon.
Also the best seafood restaurant is right next door called Fishers :)
The Shore Bar and Restaurant
Great restaurant with live jazz on a Sunday afternoon.
Also the best seafood restaurant is right next door called Fishers :)
If you fancy a lovely Scotiish seasonal meal, this one is hard to beat (recommend booking in advance).
Recommend a set lunch as its a better deal!
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Borough
50-54 Henderson StIf you fancy a lovely Scotiish seasonal meal, this one is hard to beat (recommend booking in advance).
Recommend a set lunch as its a better deal!
The newest pop up eatery in town. Great for casual dining with a variety of cuisines.
Edinburgh Street Food
The newest pop up eatery in town. Great for casual dining with a variety of cuisines.
Within the St.James Shopping centre, some great restaurants in this upmarket food court area.
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Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareWithin the St.James Shopping centre, some great restaurants in this upmarket food court area.
Moo Pie Gelato
OMG!!! Ice cream to die for. If they have the '99' flavour, get it! Thank me later!
Edinburghs oldest bar with an origional skittle alley (basically diy ten pin bowling).
Located at the back of Arthurs Seat so a great pit stop if you go for a walk!
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayEdinburghs oldest bar with an origional skittle alley (basically diy ten pin bowling).
Located at the back of Arthurs Seat so a great pit stop if you go for a walk!
Kampong Ah Lee
28 Clerk StDelicious Malaysian food we eat way to much of!!!
122 Rose St S Ln, Edinburgh EH2 4BB, UK
Delicious hidden away sushi place with excellent ramen.
Neighbourhoods
Vibrant neighbourhood boasting a plethora of eateries & drinkeries.
With a few boutique shops for some quirky goodies to take home with you.
There's even a thriving market on a Saturday open from 10am till 4pm.
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Leith
Vibrant neighbourhood boasting a plethora of eateries & drinkeries.
With a few boutique shops for some quirky goodies to take home with you.
There's even a thriving market on a Saturday open from 10am till 4pm.
Have a lovely wander down the 'Water of Leith' path towards this quirky suburb. Perhaps catching a kingfisher or otter along the way? There is a local market on a Sunday too.
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Stockbridge
Have a lovely wander down the 'Water of Leith' path towards this quirky suburb. Perhaps catching a kingfisher or otter along the way? There is a local market on a Sunday too.
Lovely beach with plenty cafes, hipster pizza place & with some luck sunshine!!!
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Portobello
Lovely beach with plenty cafes, hipster pizza place & with some luck sunshine!!!
Nice quaint, quiet fishing town with a great fish & chip place and a few bars too
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Newhaven
Nice quaint, quiet fishing town with a great fish & chip place and a few bars too
Dean Village
Dean PathGreat 'insta' shots of this very picturesque area
One of the best shots of the castle.
Walk right upto the top of this point to see the largest intact sections of the Flodden & Telfer walls that used to encapsulate the city residents from attacks.
The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
1 VennelOne of the best shots of the castle.
Walk right upto the top of this point to see the largest intact sections of the Flodden & Telfer walls that used to encapsulate the city residents from attacks.
Supermarket
The closest supermarket is right opposite the apartment.
Open from 8am - 10pm Monday to Saturday
Open from 8am - 8pm on a Sunday
(Note that UK laws allow alcohol sales from 10am till 10pm)
ALDI
The closest supermarket is right opposite the apartment.
Open from 8am - 10pm Monday to Saturday
Open from 8am - 8pm on a Sunday
(Note that UK laws allow alcohol sales from 10am till 10pm)
Breweries & Taprooms
We are blessed to have a few taprooms in very close proximity of the apartment :) Craft beer cheer!
Tasty beer and generally have a street food vendor too.
Open Thursday to Sunday (times vary)
Moonwake Beer Co. | Brewery & Taproom
Tasty beer and generally have a street food vendor too.
Open Thursday to Sunday (times vary)
More beer here!!!
The best pilsner (imho!)
Opening times vary from Thursday to Sunday
Newbarns Brewery and Taproom
More beer here!!!
The best pilsner (imho!)
Opening times vary from Thursday to Sunday
You have to try Hoppy Botanist & Leith Juice.
Many others too.
Taproom open Friday & Saturday
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Campervan Brewery Taproom
112 Jane StYou have to try Hoppy Botanist & Leith Juice.
Many others too.
Taproom open Friday & Saturday
One of our faves but only open for tours on Saturdays or private bookings.
Come drink their beer in our bar whenever!!!
Pilot
One of our faves but only open for tours on Saturdays or private bookings.
Come drink their beer in our bar whenever!!!
Discover how they make gin, the stories behind it, and enjoy a few cocktails in the process! Very short stumble back to the apartment!
Lind and Lime Gin Distillery
Discover how they make gin, the stories behind it, and enjoy a few cocktails in the process! Very short stumble back to the apartment!
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Hire a bike!
There is a great cycling network which runs along old disused train lines and is a great way to get around the city and one of the best ways to see it too.
You don't even need go on main roads so makes for a safe day out for all the family.
There are a few bike hire & tours available nearby.
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Airport connections
TRAM £7.50(Single)/£9.50(Return)
The newest and cleanest method to our apartment.
Airport link to 'The Shore' tram stop
Only a 500m walk from 'The Shore' stop to Roseleaf bar cafe where apartment is above!
(Total journey = @ 1hr)
TAXI £40+ (one way)
Quickest & most comfortable way.
Reasonably priced if there is 4 of you
(Total journey = @ 25-45 mins)
AIRPORT BUS 200 (Skylink) £5.50(Single)/(£8.00(Return)
Most cost effective way.
Straight out the terminal to bus stop to Ocean Terminal.
10 minute walk to the apartment at the other end.
(Total journey = @ 1 hour, 15 mins).
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Local Tours
A few tours that may be of interest;
Hetty is lovely and great for local info...
https://www.hettyshistorywalks.co.uk/tours
This tour which can pick up & drop off at your door...
https://www.minimacktours.com/tours/
Try this for a bit of spookiness...
https://www.mercattours.com/
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WEE TIPS FOR YOUR STAY
A few things we sometimes forget to mention or guests ask about;
There is a pole with a hook in the hallway which is for closing the curtains in the bedrooms and also for the top window in the bathroom.
Under the lower single bed, there is some extra pillows.
Also note there is little hidden drawers in the top two drawers above the cutlery & utensils in the kitchen.
HEATING - Just use the top left button to switch heating on.
Then twist the dial to desired temperature and then push in to confirm.
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BEFORE YOU GO...
Remember to take all your belongings with you.
Have a final check!!!
Remember to switch the heating off.
We don't expect you to strip beds, but please leave all dirty towels etc in the bath.
Please drop the keys in our bar below and safe onward travels :)
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City Connections
Leith is only 2 miles/3.2km from Edinburgh.
A brisk 30 minute walk (at least downhill!).
Easiest connection now is the tram to the city which run every 7 minutes!
All day tickets are only £5 which you can use all day on both buses & trams (airport connection is additional).
Closest stop is 'The Shore' for the tram.
Victoria Quay (at the end of Dock Street) is the closest bus stop where you can grab the 16 to the city.