Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Entertainment & Activities

16 century tower house castle. Well worth a visit, either the grounds which are free with amazing views and Japanese Garden, or a paid tour of the castle contact for information https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/lauriston-castle
43 locals recommend
Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd S
43 locals recommend
16 century tower house castle. Well worth a visit, either the grounds which are free with amazing views and Japanese Garden, or a paid tour of the castle contact for information https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/lauriston-castle
A Council run course so no problem to get a game plus you get amazing views to the Firth of Forth at a fraction of the cost of the nearby private courses.
6 locals recommend
Silverknowes Golf Course
118 Silverknowes Rd
6 locals recommend
A Council run course so no problem to get a game plus you get amazing views to the Firth of Forth at a fraction of the cost of the nearby private courses.
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BarntonParkLTC Contact for a game.
Barnton Park Lawn Tennis Club
12 Barnton Park
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BarntonParkLTC Contact for a game.

Parks & Nature

Take a walk or bus to Cramond/Silverknowes beach. Walk across to Cramond Island & enjoy views back over Edinburgh visit Cramond Harbour. Cramond Kirk and Roman Ruins in kirkyard. Where evidence found of earliest human habitation in Scotland.
102 locals recommend
Cramond Beach
2 Kirk Cramond
102 locals recommend
Take a walk or bus to Cramond/Silverknowes beach. Walk across to Cramond Island & enjoy views back over Edinburgh visit Cramond Harbour. Cramond Kirk and Roman Ruins in kirkyard. Where evidence found of earliest human habitation in Scotland.
Large tree surrounded park. Play park for children.
Davidson's Mains Park
East Barnton Avenue
Large tree surrounded park. Play park for children.

Food Scene

Great local pub serving reasonably priced good quality pub food. Check out their karaoke and quiz nights
15 locals recommend
Ye Olde Inn
25 Main St
15 locals recommend
Great local pub serving reasonably priced good quality pub food. Check out their karaoke and quiz nights
Reasonable food at good prices. Family friendly
11 locals recommend
Toby Carvery Lauriston Farm
69 Lauriston Farm Rd
11 locals recommend
Reasonable food at good prices. Family friendly
Nice little Cafe
55 Quality St
55 Quality Street
Nice little Cafe
Fish & Chip Shop. Try a Haggis Supper!
11 locals recommend
Corbie Takeaway
72 Main St
11 locals recommend
Fish & Chip Shop. Try a Haggis Supper!
Sausage rolls, pies and pastries
26 locals recommend
Greggs
21 Main St
26 locals recommend
Sausage rolls, pies and pastries
Good coffee reasonable prices.
Village Coffee Shop
44 Main St
Good coffee reasonable prices.
Lovely coffee with great views.
8 locals recommend
Boardwalk Beach Club
50 Marine Dr
8 locals recommend
Lovely coffee with great views.
24 locals recommend
Costa Coffee
38 Cramond Rd S
24 locals recommend
Great Indian takeaway food
8 locals recommend
Bangla Kitchen
67-69 Main St
8 locals recommend
Great Indian takeaway food
Indian takeaway food
Miraj Indian Takeaway
19 Main St
Indian takeaway food

Sightseeing

Visit 16th Century Castle. Tours daily (contact https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/lauriston-castle ) Interior left with the last owners furniture. Interesting history. Grounds also worth exploring with woodland and Japanese Garden.
43 locals recommend
Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Rd S
43 locals recommend
Visit 16th Century Castle. Tours daily (contact https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/lauriston-castle ) Interior left with the last owners furniture. Interesting history. Grounds also worth exploring with woodland and Japanese Garden.

Getting Around

Lothianbuses.com bus ap for Edinburgh bus stop 5 minutes from house.
Bus stop to the city centre and elsewhere.
Main Street
Main Street
Bus stop to the city centre and elsewhere.