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Relaxed fine dining in lovely Stockbridge (10 mins drive away) by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also because it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdRelaxed fine dining in lovely Stockbridge (10 mins drive away) by Michelin star chef Tom Kitchen.... also because it has a kids playroom tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
Cheese lovers paradise (expensive though!)
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I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria StCheese lovers paradise (expensive though!)
Incredible Indian Restaurant in centre of Edinburgh if you are looking for a special meal. Amazing staff too!
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareIncredible Indian Restaurant in centre of Edinburgh if you are looking for a special meal. Amazing staff too!
Boardwalk Beach Cafe at the far end of promenade at Cramond Beach. Feels like Hawaii inside even if it's raining outside. Coffee, light lunch & ice creams.
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Boardwalk Beach Club
50 Marine DrBoardwalk Beach Cafe at the far end of promenade at Cramond Beach. Feels like Hawaii inside even if it's raining outside. Coffee, light lunch & ice creams.
Perfect spot for lunch or brunch in centre of town. Has a small kids section at the back.
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The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlPerfect spot for lunch or brunch in centre of town. Has a small kids section at the back.
Because I love sushi. Also Yo sushi on princess street & at Harvey Nichols
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Yes Sushi
89 Hanover StBecause I love sushi. Also Yo sushi on princess street & at Harvey Nichols
Close to castle & Royal Mile. Great restaurant but you might need to book.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeClose to castle & Royal Mile. Great restaurant but you might need to book.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlRelaxed informal bar with great food
If you fancy a v late night... there's always Finger's Piano Bar
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Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick St If you fancy a v late night... there's always Finger's Piano Bar
Rick's
55A Frederick StreetCool bar & restaurant
Decent food and great cocktails. Lulu nightclub downstairs.
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Tigerlilly
125 George StDecent food and great cocktails. Lulu nightclub downstairs.
If you fancy a beer or glass of wine within walking distance from the house, this local pub overlooking Cramond beach is 5-10 mins walk.
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Cramond Inn
9 Cramond VillageIf you fancy a beer or glass of wine within walking distance from the house, this local pub overlooking Cramond beach is 5-10 mins walk.
Traditional Scottish pub - my cousin Jamie's bar. If he is in a good mood he might even give you a free drink!
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The Wally Dug
32 Northumberland StTraditional Scottish pub - my cousin Jamie's bar. If he is in a good mood he might even give you a free drink!
Fabulous Wine & cheese bar with great staff. A wee gem.
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Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlFabulous Wine & cheese bar with great staff. A wee gem.
Sightseeing
Walk (or run!) up Arthur's Seat and catch some fabulous views of Edinburgh
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Arthur's Seat
Walk (or run!) up Arthur's Seat and catch some fabulous views of Edinburgh
Castillo de Edimburgo
CastlehillMilla Real
True Old Town Edinburgh
Parks & Nature
Vast urban garden with a great cafe in the centre
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Jardín Botánico Real de Edimburgo
Arboretum PlaceVast urban garden with a great cafe in the centre
Castle with cafe in lovely grounds just a few minutes walk from our house
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Castillo de Lauriston
2 Cramond Rd SCastle with cafe in lovely grounds just a few minutes walk from our house
Such a treat to have this just 15 minutes walk from our house. Walk on the promenade from some fresh Scottish air. Weekly Saturday morning 'park run' (details online). When the tide is out walk to Inchcolm island from Cramond beach (but please follow tide timings on display at the beach).
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Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondSuch a treat to have this just 15 minutes walk from our house. Walk on the promenade from some fresh Scottish air. Weekly Saturday morning 'park run' (details online). When the tide is out walk to Inchcolm island from Cramond beach (but please follow tide timings on display at the beach).
Huge green space in centre of Edinburgh. Walk through town and Stockbridge to get here then continue through to the Botanical Gardens. Historic Fettes College (JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwart's is opposite). This Central Park is one of my favourites.
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Inverleith Park
Huge green space in centre of Edinburgh. Walk through town and Stockbridge to get here then continue through to the Botanical Gardens. Historic Fettes College (JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwart's is opposite). This Central Park is one of my favourites.
Huge park with lots to entertain you for the day & there is a good cafe. about 30 mins drive as is on the other side of Edinburgh.
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Parque Nacional de Dalkeith
Via King's GateHuge park with lots to entertain you for the day & there is a good cafe. about 30 mins drive as is on the other side of Edinburgh.
Arts & Culture
Incredible! So much to see. Go for pizza afterwards at Vittorios which is just across the road on George IV Bridge
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National Museum of Scotland
Incredible! So much to see. Go for pizza afterwards at Vittorios which is just across the road on George IV Bridge
Stunnning Cathedral on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile
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Catedral de San Gil
High StreetStunnning Cathedral on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile
Teatro del Festival
13-29 Nicolson StShopping
Anthropologie
41 George StGorgeous home & clothes store on George street
Quirky (not tacky) touristy shops on a beautiful old street
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Victoria Street
Victoria StreetQuirky (not tacky) touristy shops on a beautiful old street
Weekend food market in charming Stockbridge. Great paella!
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Mercado de Stockbridge
Saunders StreetWeekend food market in charming Stockbridge. Great paella!
Department store in centre of town. If you want a shopping mall close to the house go to Gyle Shopping Mall as it's just 5 minutes drive
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John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StDepartment store in centre of town. If you want a shopping mall close to the house go to Gyle Shopping Mall as it's just 5 minutes drive
Ladies.... it's worth a visit if you fancy some shopping: Space NK, White Company, Whistles, Jo Malone, Lakeland, Kath Kidston, Khiels.... pit stop at Pret , Starbucks
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George Street
George StreetLadies.... it's worth a visit if you fancy some shopping: Space NK, White Company, Whistles, Jo Malone, Lakeland, Kath Kidston, Khiels.... pit stop at Pret , Starbucks
Essentials
Small supermarket. Post office & Pharmacy next door.
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Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlSmall supermarket. Post office & Pharmacy next door.
Supermarket a few minutes drive from the house. There is a Bank next door.
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Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadSupermarket a few minutes drive from the house. There is a Bank next door.