Stacey’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Lots of nice bars and pubs with outdoor seating. Mary's Milk Bar is on the famous Grassmarket and evokes the glamour of old deco ice-cream parlours. Great for espresso, gelato and chocolate.Only a short walk from the Royal Mile, the Grassmarket is one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and colourful areas. Landmarks include Greyfriar’s Bobby. Each Saturday from 10am – 5pm is Greater Grassmarket - home grown produce including seasonal fruit and vegetables, freshly baked breads, sweet treats and handcrafted gifts from local craftmakers.
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Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLots of nice bars and pubs with outdoor seating. Mary's Milk Bar is on the famous Grassmarket and evokes the glamour of old deco ice-cream parlours. Great for espresso, gelato and chocolate.Only a short walk from the Royal Mile, the Grassmarket is one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and colourful areas. Landmarks include Greyfriar’s Bobby. Each Saturday from 10am – 5pm is Greater Grassmarket - home grown produce including seasonal fruit and vegetables, freshly baked breads, sweet treats and handcrafted gifts from local craftmakers.
Our flat is located in the middle of historic Cockburn Street, EH1, a picturesque street in Edinburgh's Old Town.
On our street is a grocers selling milk, fruit & veg and newspapers, wine etc. There is also a pharmacy (Boots) and numerous coffee shops.
We really enjoy a bistro called Ecco Vino (which is a few doors down) and Devil's Advocate (Advocate's Close) for delicious meals and nice wine and beer.
Our street was featured in the film Avengers film Infinity War.
History
The street was created as a serpentine link from the Royal Mile to Waverley Station in 1856. The truncated ends of the closes were remodelled in the Scots Baronial style 1859 to 1864. You will see gargoyles spouting water when there is heavy rain from the stone masonry above our apartment.
Medieval Remnants
One of the more famous closes divided by the street is Fleshmarket Close. Both this and Anchor Close maintain the medieval pattern of Edinburgh's Old Town in this area.
At the top of the street is your gateway to the Old Town and all of the fun of the Edinburgh Festivals and Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay. The Royal Mile stretches from the castle at the top to the Queen's residence Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament at the bottom. This is the 'touristic' part of town and features a great deal of historic architecture.
Cockburn Street
Cockburn StreetOur flat is located in the middle of historic Cockburn Street, EH1, a picturesque street in Edinburgh's Old Town.
On our street is a grocers selling milk, fruit & veg and newspapers, wine etc. There is also a pharmacy (Boots) and numerous coffee shops.
We really enjoy a bistro called Ecco Vino (which is a few doors down) and Devil's Advocate (Advocate's Close) for delicious meals and nice wine and beer.
Our street was featured in the film Avengers film Infinity War.
History
The street was created as a serpentine link from the Royal Mile to Waverley Station in 1856. The truncated ends of the closes were remodelled in the Scots Baronial style 1859 to 1864. You will see gargoyles spouting water when there is heavy rain from the stone masonry above our apartment.
Medieval Remnants
One of the more famous closes divided by the street is Fleshmarket Close. Both this and Anchor Close maintain the medieval pattern of Edinburgh's Old Town in this area.
At the top of the street is your gateway to the Old Town and all of the fun of the Edinburgh Festivals and Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay. The Royal Mile stretches from the castle at the top to the Queen's residence Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament at the bottom. This is the 'touristic' part of town and features a great deal of historic architecture.
Leith's Shore area is a really nice neighbourhood to walk around and for fresh seafood and bar hopping.
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Leith
Leith's Shore area is a really nice neighbourhood to walk around and for fresh seafood and bar hopping.
Shopping
George Street & St Andrew Square are good for shopping with a mix of high street and designer stores including the Harvey Nichols department store
St Andrews and St George West Church
13 George StGeorge Street & St Andrew Square are good for shopping with a mix of high street and designer stores including the Harvey Nichols department store
For vintage clothes Edinburgh is a gem of a city, close to us is the famous W. Armstrong & Son established in 1840 (Grassmarket) and the wonderful and unique Herman Brown (at West Port just 5 mins walk from Grassmarket)
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketFor vintage clothes Edinburgh is a gem of a city, close to us is the famous W. Armstrong & Son established in 1840 (Grassmarket) and the wonderful and unique Herman Brown (at West Port just 5 mins walk from Grassmarket)
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlA good supermarket that's close (6 min walk) to the apartment.
Tesco Express
59-62 South BridgeA good supermarket that's close (7 min walk) to the apartment.
Lidl
56-58 Nicolson StreetA good supermarket that's close (9 min walk) from the apartment.
Sightseeing
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a beautiful red sandstone building on Queen Street housing regular exhibitions and events.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StThe Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a beautiful red sandstone building on Queen Street housing regular exhibitions and events.
Dovecot is a design gallery, shop and cafe on Infirmary Street with a focus on contemporary craft, design and visual art.
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Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary StDovecot is a design gallery, shop and cafe on Infirmary Street with a focus on contemporary craft, design and visual art.
At the bottom of the street is Princes Street Gardens where on sunny days you'll see people picnicking and enjoying the views which include Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument.
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At the bottom of the street is Princes Street Gardens where on sunny days you'll see people picnicking and enjoying the views which include Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument.
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. 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.
WHAT'S ON
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day
14 JUNE – 6 OCTOBER 2019
A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
The wedding outfits of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on display in a special exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Palace shop offers a wide range of exclusive gifts inspired by the royal palaces and the works of art in the Royal Collection.
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateThe Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. 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.
WHAT'S ON
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day
14 JUNE – 6 OCTOBER 2019
A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
The wedding outfits of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on display in a special exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Palace shop offers a wide range of exclusive gifts inspired by the royal palaces and the works of art in the Royal Collection.
Food scene
Afternoon tea at the Café at the Palace.
The Café at the Palace offers simple, home-made dishes from fresh, locally-sourced produce.
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The Cafe at the Palace
98 CanongateAfternoon tea at the Café at the Palace.
The Café at the Palace offers simple, home-made dishes from fresh, locally-sourced produce.
Pubs
Beautiful Victorian bar serving whisky and craft beer. The owner is known but never referred to as The Captain; his unwritten rules include no swearing or using mobile phones.
1-5 St Marys Street, Old Town
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The Waverley Bar
3-5 St Mary's StBeautiful Victorian bar serving whisky and craft beer. The owner is known but never referred to as The Captain; his unwritten rules include no swearing or using mobile phones.
1-5 St Marys Street, Old Town