Roxanna's Guidebook
Food scene
Ye Olde Inn
25 Main StOur local pub with nice food and a lovely beer garden.
A quirky seaside cafe on the Silverknowes Promenade. A great place to grab a coffee, cake or ice cream before or after a walk along the Promenade.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Boardwalk Beach Club
50 Marine DrA quirky seaside cafe on the Silverknowes Promenade. A great place to grab a coffee, cake or ice cream before or after a walk along the Promenade.
Our local coffee shop. A nice place to grab a coffee, cake, toastie or smoothie.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Costa Coffee
38 Cramond Rd SOur local coffee shop. A nice place to grab a coffee, cake, toastie or smoothie.
Now called Abida. This is 1 of the 2 Indian takeways in Davidson's Mains Village.
Miraj Indian Takeaway
19 Main StNow called Abida. This is 1 of the 2 Indian takeways in Davidson's Mains Village.
Corbie Takeaway
72 Main StOur local fish and chip shop.
1 of 2 local Indian takeaway restaurants in Davidson's Mains Village.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Bangla Kitchen
67-69 Main St1 of 2 local Indian takeaway restaurants in Davidson's Mains Village.
A nice wee cafe to grab a coffee, cake or bagel sandwich during your walk along the Silverknowes Promenade. The outdoor seating overlooks the River Almond where it meets the Firth of Forth. There are boats moored and often swans swimming at the mouth of the river.
Cramond Gallery Bistro
4-5 RiversideA nice wee cafe to grab a coffee, cake or bagel sandwich during your walk along the Silverknowes Promenade. The outdoor seating overlooks the River Almond where it meets the Firth of Forth. There are boats moored and often swans swimming at the mouth of the river.
When visiting Lauriston Castle, stop by Mimi's Little Bakehouse for tea, coffee, cakes and ice cream.
Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Road SouthWhen visiting Lauriston Castle, stop by Mimi's Little Bakehouse for tea, coffee, cakes and ice cream.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Kalesi
CastlehillHolyrood Sarayı
CanongateCamera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillEdinburgh Hayvanat Bahçesi
134 Corstorphine RdUlusal İskoçya Müzesi
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadI beautiful place to spend a sunny afternoon. Wide open spaces, a cafe, fountain, play park and a view of the Castle.
957 yerel halk öneriyor
Princes Street
Princes StreetI beautiful place to spend a sunny afternoon. Wide open spaces, a cafe, fountain, play park and a view of the Castle.
An incredibly unique building. Locals are divided on whether to love it or hate it. It is definitely worth seeing if you are interested in architecture.
314 yerel halk öneriyor
Scottish Parliament Building
An incredibly unique building. Locals are divided on whether to love it or hate it. It is definitely worth seeing if you are interested in architecture.
Kraliyet Yatı Britannia
Ocean DriveNeighbourhoods
Take the 29 bus into Stockbridge where you'll find interesting shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
350 yerel halk öneriyor
Stockbridge
Take the 29 bus into Stockbridge where you'll find interesting shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Our local "village" within Edinburgh which is just a 5 to 10 minute walk from the house. You'll find Boots, Tesco, Costa Coffee, Sprinkles Cafe, Fish and Indian takeways, Greggs, our local pub called Ye Olde Inn and two charity shops where you will find clothes, shoes, books, toys, bric a brac and more. You'll also find hairdressers and beauty therapists. If you need a doctor, dentist, optometrist, chiropodist or physiotherapist...we've got those too!
Davidson's Mains
Our local "village" within Edinburgh which is just a 5 to 10 minute walk from the house. You'll find Boots, Tesco, Costa Coffee, Sprinkles Cafe, Fish and Indian takeways, Greggs, our local pub called Ye Olde Inn and two charity shops where you will find clothes, shoes, books, toys, bric a brac and more. You'll also find hairdressers and beauty therapists. If you need a doctor, dentist, optometrist, chiropodist or physiotherapist...we've got those too!
Essentials
This large Sainsbury's is about a 10 minute drive away and carries groceries, clothes, toys, housewares and more. There is also an Argos inside.
211 yerel halk öneriyor
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceThis large Sainsbury's is about a 10 minute drive away and carries groceries, clothes, toys, housewares and more. There is also an Argos inside.
A quick walk from the house via Main Street or the cycle path for your everyday grocery needs along with stationary, and other bits and bobs.
130 yerel halk öneriyor
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadA quick walk from the house via Main Street or the cycle path for your everyday grocery needs along with stationary, and other bits and bobs.
Don't let the faded paint on the storefront put you off. This convenient corner shop is about a 30-second walk from the house and has all the basics you might need at the last minute...ketchup, rice, pasta, milk, even stationary, kites and sleds! You will pay the mark-up for convenience though so we recommend Tesco or Sainsbury's for your big food shops.
Silverknowes Stores
52 Silverknowes RoadDon't let the faded paint on the storefront put you off. This convenient corner shop is about a 30-second walk from the house and has all the basics you might need at the last minute...ketchup, rice, pasta, milk, even stationary, kites and sleds! You will pay the mark-up for convenience though so we recommend Tesco or Sainsbury's for your big food shops.
Nature Walks
A fun, free family outing with lots of space to run around the castle grounds and enjoy the sea view. Mimi Cafe is on-site. Visit the Lauriston Castle website to see time and cost should you like to tour the inside. https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/lauriston-castle
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Lauriston Kalesi
2 Cramond Rd SA fun, free family outing with lots of space to run around the castle grounds and enjoy the sea view. Mimi Cafe is on-site. Visit the Lauriston Castle website to see time and cost should you like to tour the inside. https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/lauriston-castle
Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondA lovely beach to visit.
At low tide, walk along the causeway to reach Cramond Island and see the old World War II fort and lovely views of the Firth of Forth and the 3 bridges.
124 yerel halk öneriyor
Cramond Adası
At low tide, walk along the causeway to reach Cramond Island and see the old World War II fort and lovely views of the Firth of Forth and the 3 bridges.
One of our favourite places to visit. Lots of space for the children to run and explore, cafes to visit, a garden maze and a 100-foot hedge.
1227 yerel halk öneriyor
Kraliyet Botanik Bahçesi Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceOne of our favourite places to visit. Lots of space for the children to run and explore, cafes to visit, a garden maze and a 100-foot hedge.
A shady tree-covered walk with lovely views at various points.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Corstorphine Hill Tower
Cairnmuir RoadA shady tree-covered walk with lovely views at various points.
A good hike and worth the effort. The views of Edinburgh and the surrounding area are stunning.
1859 yerel halk öneriyor
Arthur's Seat
A good hike and worth the effort. The views of Edinburgh and the surrounding area are stunning.
Health & Beauty
Mains Beauty
50a Main StA tiny wee place offering nails, waxing and more.
Tribe Yoga New Town
71-75 Northumberland StA great place for a yoga, pilates or barre class.
Granger Hairdressers
53 Quality StKids Activities
Conifox has a large indoor soft play and a large outdoor play area with go carts, bouncing pillows, trampolines, swings, sand pit, football golf, giant chess and more.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Conifox Adventure Park
Conifox has a large indoor soft play and a large outdoor play area with go carts, bouncing pillows, trampolines, swings, sand pit, football golf, giant chess and more.
Davidson's Mains Park
East Barnton AvenueA large open space to run with a play park for children.
A fun day out for picking fruit, visiting animals, eating at the cafe and playing on the indoor and outdoor play equipment.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Craigie's Farm Deli and Cafe
A fun day out for picking fruit, visiting animals, eating at the cafe and playing on the indoor and outdoor play equipment.
On a rainy day, if you have a car during your stay, head to Ratho to do indoor rock climbing as a family or visit the on-site soft play called Scrambles.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Edinburgh Uluslararası Tırmanma Arenası
On a rainy day, if you have a car during your stay, head to Ratho to do indoor rock climbing as a family or visit the on-site soft play called Scrambles.