Pauline’s guidebook

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Pauline’s guidebook

Places to Visit

Where you choose to visit depends on what you like to do. These are just some suggestions to get you started. If you only have a short time, we suggest you work geographically!
https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh/ Free entry if you just want to stroll in the amazing gardens
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
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https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh/ Free entry if you just want to stroll in the amazing gardens
https://www.edinburghcastle.scot One of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away.
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Единбурзький замок
Castlehill
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https://www.edinburghcastle.scot One of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away.
https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/ The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, delighting visitors since 1853. An Aladdin's cave filled with illusions, tricks, puzzles, hands-on experiences, unbelievable effects and the best rooftop city views. Go on a bright day for the Camera Obscura
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Камера Обскура та Світ Ілюзій
549 Castlehill
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https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/ The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, delighting visitors since 1853. An Aladdin's cave filled with illusions, tricks, puzzles, hands-on experiences, unbelievable effects and the best rooftop city views. Go on a bright day for the Camera Obscura
https://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore the Palace's close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
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Палац Голіродхаус
Canongate
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https://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore the Palace's close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery The world's greatest art in the heart of Edinburgh
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Національні галереї Шотландії
The Mound
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https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery The world's greatest art in the heart of Edinburgh
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-gallery Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future
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Шотландська національна галерея портретів
1 Queen St
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https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-gallery Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery-modern-art Modern and contemporary art spread across two unique venues in a beautiful sculpture park.
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Шотландська національна галерея сучасного мистецтва
75 Belford Rd
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https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery-modern-art Modern and contemporary art spread across two unique venues in a beautiful sculpture park.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/ Always something interesting to see. Check the website for any special exhibitions that may interest you.
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National Museum of Scotland
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https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/ Always something interesting to see. Check the website for any special exhibitions that may interest you.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631 Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Calton Hill has some of the city's best views and if you get up early, the best sunrises. Calton Hill is also resident to some iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. Monuments include the National Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, Nelson's Monument, the Old Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martys' Monument and also the City Observatory.
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Калтон Хілл
Calton Hill
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https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631 Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Calton Hill has some of the city's best views and if you get up early, the best sunrises. Calton Hill is also resident to some iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. Monuments include the National Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, Nelson's Monument, the Old Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martys' Monument and also the City Observatory.
Three bridges built in three different centuries. I love the view of all three from Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry (see the poster above the bed in the downstairs bedroom)
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Точка огляду мостів Форт
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Three bridges built in three different centuries. I love the view of all three from Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry (see the poster above the bed in the downstairs bedroom)

Places to Walk

Edinburgh is a very walkable city, and just walking down a street in the city centre, there is so much to see, even just the buildings (Georgian in the New Town, much older in the Old Town). However, here are some more suggestions. Most of these are good for cycling too.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/union-canal-p662841 Access from Lochrin Basin, and walk as far as you want, for a different perspective on the city.
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Union Canal
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https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/union-canal-p662841 Access from Lochrin Basin, and walk as far as you want, for a different perspective on the city.
http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/welcome/ Get the bus to Balerno and walk north back to the city, or start at Leith and walk south. There are lots of places you can leave the path to find coffee, lunch and toilets.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway
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http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/welcome/ Get the bus to Balerno and walk north back to the city, or start at Leith and walk south. There are lots of places you can leave the path to find coffee, lunch and toilets.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/cramond-beach-p730791 Flat walk along the long promenade, or up the glen to Cramond Brig. If it is low tide, you can go over the causeway to Cramond Island.
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Cramond
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https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/cramond-beach-p730791 Flat walk along the long promenade, or up the glen to Cramond Brig. If it is low tide, you can go over the causeway to Cramond Island.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341 Walk as far as you like from the front door.
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Парк Голіруд
Queen's Drive
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https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341 Walk as far as you like from the front door.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/portobello-beach-p730811 Edinburgh’s Seaside (we recommend The Golden Bite for fish and chips). Cycle there, or take the 26 or 45 bus from Wishaw Terrace on London Road.
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Promenade Beach Portobello
1 Promenade
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https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/portobello-beach-p730811 Edinburgh’s Seaside (we recommend The Golden Bite for fish and chips). Cycle there, or take the 26 or 45 bus from Wishaw Terrace on London Road.

Food scene

long established Italian deli in Elm Row (top end of Leith Walk) Coffee, lunch, dinner, deli things to take home. The orange polenta cake is to die for.
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm Row
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long established Italian deli in Elm Row (top end of Leith Walk) Coffee, lunch, dinner, deli things to take home. The orange polenta cake is to die for.
Tiny bakery in Brunswick Street, just off Leith Walk. Great coffee, and dilemma over what to choose - it is all so delicious.
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Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick St
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Tiny bakery in Brunswick Street, just off Leith Walk. Great coffee, and dilemma over what to choose - it is all so delicious.
13 Dalziel Place, London Road Indian and Nepalese, good food, great service, 5 minutes walk.
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Gautam's
13-14 Dalziel Pl
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13 Dalziel Place, London Road Indian and Nepalese, good food, great service, 5 minutes walk.