Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great for: take away breakfast or eat-in at one of the two tables, a chat with Henry the owner, proper coffee, ice-cream and wi-fi. 5 mins walk.
hungry henry's
87 Slateford RdGreat for: take away breakfast or eat-in at one of the two tables, a chat with Henry the owner, proper coffee, ice-cream and wi-fi. 5 mins walk.
Great coffee, breakfast and lunch. Inside and outside dining. Gifts, artwork etc for sale. 10 mins walk.
26 locals recommend
Tea & Sympathy
1E Ashley TerraceGreat coffee, breakfast and lunch. Inside and outside dining. Gifts, artwork etc for sale. 10 mins walk.
Great little family owned Italian restaurant, very relaxed atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
Piatto Verde
7 Dundee TerraceGreat little family owned Italian restaurant, very relaxed atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Well known local venue for good food and wide range of beers/ wines. WiFi. 10-15 mins walk.
126 locals recommend
The Caley Sample Room
42-58 Angle Park TerraceWell known local venue for good food and wide range of beers/ wines. WiFi. 10-15 mins walk.
The Fountain
131 Dundee StLively atmosphere, good food.
Parks & Nature
This is our closest hill with a view over the city - c. 25 mins walk to bottom of hill. Nice walk west along the Canal to the first bridge then up over the bridge, past Tesco, down the street opposite Tesco to Lockharton Ave and the park entrance/ Craiglochart Pond. Path around pond includes a map of the nature reserve. Good views from the very top overlooking Napier University.
13 locals recommend
Craiglockhart Hill
This is our closest hill with a view over the city - c. 25 mins walk to bottom of hill. Nice walk west along the Canal to the first bridge then up over the bridge, past Tesco, down the street opposite Tesco to Lockharton Ave and the park entrance/ Craiglochart Pond. Path around pond includes a map of the nature reserve. Good views from the very top overlooking Napier University.
Small child play park, open fields, access to the canal and canal cycle/walking path into town. Was the scene of a Cycle Speedway track which hosted the world final back in the day (early 60's) (http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_edin_t/0_edinburgh_transport_cycling_harrison_park.htm)
50 locals recommend
Harrison Park
42 Harrison GardensSmall child play park, open fields, access to the canal and canal cycle/walking path into town. Was the scene of a Cycle Speedway track which hosted the world final back in the day (early 60's) (http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_edin_t/0_edinburgh_transport_cycling_harrison_park.htm)
Great little inner city working farm and garden charity - good spot for kids to get close to the animals. On-site cafe and children's play area.
54 locals recommend
Gorgie City Farm
Great little inner city working farm and garden charity - good spot for kids to get close to the animals. On-site cafe and children's play area.
Essentials
Large Sainsbury's just 10 mins walk - includes cafe, pharmacy, Jessops photo shop, dry-cleaner, travel-money, etc.
211 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceLarge Sainsbury's just 10 mins walk - includes cafe, pharmacy, Jessops photo shop, dry-cleaner, travel-money, etc.
Margiotta Ashley Terrace
47-50 Ashley TerraceUpmarket good size convenience store