Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
a great local cafe by the beach with good food and good coffee, friendly staff and child friendly policies. service isn't always fast but it's worth the wait
81 paikallista suosittelee
The Beach House
57 Bath Sta great local cafe by the beach with good food and good coffee, friendly staff and child friendly policies. service isn't always fast but it's worth the wait
Another easy eatery by the beach. great if your children are independent enough to be left to play when you want a glass of wine! Food is tasty and generous.
275 paikallista suosittelee
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreAnother easy eatery by the beach. great if your children are independent enough to be left to play when you want a glass of wine! Food is tasty and generous.
Our favourite coffee shop which also sells beautiful gifts and jewellery. The best local coffee you'll find along with cool mood music and very pleasing environment.
EH15 2AU
Portobello High StreetOur favourite coffee shop which also sells beautiful gifts and jewellery. The best local coffee you'll find along with cool mood music and very pleasing environment.
our favourite italian, great menu, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Very central. Great for gluten free food and for wheelchair accessible dining.
36 paikallista suosittelee
Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV Bridgeour favourite italian, great menu, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Very central. Great for gluten free food and for wheelchair accessible dining.
Entertainment & Activities
great local baths and fitness suite by the beach for those days when the sun's not shining on Edinburgh.
42 paikallista suosittelee
Portobello Swim Centre
57 The Promenadegreat local baths and fitness suite by the beach for those days when the sun's not shining on Edinburgh.
Great museum for kids and adults alike. look out for the guillotine in the Scottish section - always good entertainment.
1378 paikallista suosittelee
National Museum of Scotland
Great museum for kids and adults alike. look out for the guillotine in the Scottish section - always good entertainment.
Essentials
EH15 1EY
Bath StreetGood local supermarket within walking distance.
Fabulous local free-range butcher. try their steak pies and their sausages.
11 paikallista suosittelee
Findlays Of Portobello
116 Portobello High StFabulous local free-range butcher. try their steak pies and their sausages.
Shopping
Local outdoor mall. usual range of popular stores including a large Marks and Spencer
43 paikallista suosittelee
Fort Kinnaird
Local outdoor mall. usual range of popular stores including a large Marks and Spencer
Arts & Culture
if you want to join a drop-in dance class, yoga or pilates during your stay we can recommend this as a great venue. Wheelchair accessible.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Dance Base, Scotland's National Centre for Dance
14-16 Grassmarketif you want to join a drop-in dance class, yoga or pilates during your stay we can recommend this as a great venue. Wheelchair accessible.
Omni Centre
Greenside RowVue Cinema here offering current films
Check out what's on at the theatre, have a drink in the basement bar and dinner in the restaurant
87 paikallista suosittelee
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StCheck out what's on at the theatre, have a drink in the basement bar and dinner in the restaurant
Festivaaliteatteri
13-29 Nicolson StAnother of Edinburgh's lovely theatres.
lovely renovated building. exhibitions are intimate and interesting, often with local themes. Cafe is lovely too. Small enough to keep children interested.
523 paikallista suosittelee
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Stlovely renovated building. exhibitions are intimate and interesting, often with local themes. Cafe is lovely too. Small enough to keep children interested.
Everything Else
lovely historical Church of Scotland church in beautiful grounds, right on the edge of Holyrood Park. Great place to start a walk up Arthur's Seat
11 paikallista suosittelee
Duddingston Kirk
5 Old Church Lnlovely historical Church of Scotland church in beautiful grounds, right on the edge of Holyrood Park. Great place to start a walk up Arthur's Seat
Drinks & Nightlife
Atmospheric bar/restaurant with skittle alley attached. book in to have your lunch after a walk up Arthur's Seat
167 paikallista suosittelee
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayAtmospheric bar/restaurant with skittle alley attached. book in to have your lunch after a walk up Arthur's Seat