Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Lovely local family run bakery who make freshly made pastries and serve good coffees.
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Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkLovely local family run bakery who make freshly made pastries and serve good coffees.
Independent Spanish bar where you can go for a drink, nice tapas or just a quick coffee.
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Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkIndependent Spanish bar where you can go for a drink, nice tapas or just a quick coffee.
Lovely independent pizza place, one of my favourites
250 persone del luogo consigliano
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkLovely independent pizza place, one of my favourites
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkItalian run pizza & past place
Pub & restaurant on the historic shore of Leith
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The Shore Restaurant
1 ShorePub & restaurant on the historic shore of Leith
If you’re looking for a sugar overload then this is the place to go, teas coffee & cakes galore!
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Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreIf you’re looking for a sugar overload then this is the place to go, teas coffee & cakes galore!
local greasy spoon if thats what your after. Cheap & chearful
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Sea Breeze Cafe
8 Earlston Pllocal greasy spoon if thats what your after. Cheap & chearful
Arts & Culture
Great community base with lots going on from monthly flea market to live music & exhibitions
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Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StGreat community base with lots going on from monthly flea market to live music & exhibitions
Tapestry studio & gallery built in what was converted swimming pool. Watch the weavers at their work from the balcony then go get a coffee in their café. Lovely
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Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary StTapestry studio & gallery built in what was converted swimming pool. Watch the weavers at their work from the balcony then go get a coffee in their café. Lovely
Always love visiting the portrait gallery for a look at the building as much as the art. When you've had enough their cafe is a must for salad, then coffee & cake.
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Galleria Nazionale dei Ritratti Scozzesi
1 Queen StAlways love visiting the portrait gallery for a look at the building as much as the art. When you've had enough their cafe is a must for salad, then coffee & cake.
Shopping
Possibly my favourite charity shop in the whole of Edinburgh
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St Columba's Hospice Shop - Leith Walk
352 Leith WalkPossibly my favourite charity shop in the whole of Edinburgh
Well established family run Italian deli with cafe through the back.
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowWell established family run Italian deli with cafe through the back.
Of the beaten track, this is an interesting wee shop run by two textile designer/makers. Stocking original work made by people working or trained in Scotland you can find some unusual things & defiantly not your normal tourist tat.
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Concrete Wardrobe
50A Broughton StOf the beaten track, this is an interesting wee shop run by two textile designer/makers. Stocking original work made by people working or trained in Scotland you can find some unusual things & defiantly not your normal tourist tat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good for a beer & you have to go through a wardrobe to get into the small garden out back.
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Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkGood for a beer & you have to go through a wardrobe to get into the small garden out back.
Essentials
The usual stuff that you can pick up to munch on from tescos
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Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkThe usual stuff that you can pick up to munch on from tescos
Scotmid
236 Gorgie RdGood for picking up supplies
Everything Else
Council run Victorian style pool & gym if you feel like you need a bit of exercise while your here.
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Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceCouncil run Victorian style pool & gym if you feel like you need a bit of exercise while your here.
McDonald Road Library
2-8 McDonald RdSightseeing
Bit of a climb to the top of the hill but great panoramic views over the city once your there.
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Collina di Calton
Calton HillBit of a climb to the top of the hill but great panoramic views over the city once your there.
Well worth the effort to clime to the top of the hill as you get fabulous views all round of the city. There's also a gallery & if your luck the coffee hut will be open to for a wee cupa while you enjoy the views.
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Collina di Calton
Calton HillWell worth the effort to clime to the top of the hill as you get fabulous views all round of the city. There's also a gallery & if your luck the coffee hut will be open to for a wee cupa while you enjoy the views.