Smart Guide to Edinburgh
Nature walks
The Gardens are a beautiful place to walk, breathe in the fresh air, meet up with friends, feed the squirrels, take photographs, or just relax and learn more about nature. Entrance is free. One needs to book a time-slot (online) during covid.
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Královská botanická zahrada Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Gardens are a beautiful place to walk, breathe in the fresh air, meet up with friends, feed the squirrels, take photographs, or just relax and learn more about nature. Entrance is free. One needs to book a time-slot (online) during covid.
Because of the nature of the Walkway winding through the heart of the city, you can choose to join it and leave it at lots of places up and down the river, linking with other paths, cycle routes, the canal and Pentland Hills.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayBecause of the nature of the Walkway winding through the heart of the city, you can choose to join it and leave it at lots of places up and down the river, linking with other paths, cycle routes, the canal and Pentland Hills.
The best of the Pentland Hills can be accessed if one first catches a bus to the Flotterstone Inn.
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Regionální park Pentland Hills
The best of the Pentland Hills can be accessed if one first catches a bus to the Flotterstone Inn.
The Pentland Hills can be accessed from many places but the carpark at Flotterstone in is one of the most popular. The hills are popular with visitors and locals alike. Runners and cyclists, amblers, hikers and photographers love the views and the bird life that can be seen all year round.
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The Pentland Hills can be accessed from many places but the carpark at Flotterstone in is one of the most popular. The hills are popular with visitors and locals alike. Runners and cyclists, amblers, hikers and photographers love the views and the bird life that can be seen all year round.
Towns to visit nearby
North Berwick is a quaint seaside town, a short bus ride away and is a lovely place to visit in summer or winter. The beach has a sandy area for swimming and rock pools for exploring. Tantallon Castle is just a few more miles further south. It can be reached by a bus taken from the promenade area, or, weather permitting, a lovely walk, mostly along the beach. If cycling, it is easily reached along the road.
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North Berwick
North Berwick is a quaint seaside town, a short bus ride away and is a lovely place to visit in summer or winter. The beach has a sandy area for swimming and rock pools for exploring. Tantallon Castle is just a few more miles further south. It can be reached by a bus taken from the promenade area, or, weather permitting, a lovely walk, mostly along the beach. If cycling, it is easily reached along the road.
Food scene
The Farmer's Market on the Castle terrace (below the castle), held over the weekends, offers country-grown organic foods, often with live music, tasty choice of breakfasts/lunches, fresh air and wonderful views. It is a close walk from the apartment and also very close to Grassmarket square, with it's own market and an array of interesting shops and historic places to see.
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Farmářský trh v Edinburghu
Castle TerraceThe Farmer's Market on the Castle terrace (below the castle), held over the weekends, offers country-grown organic foods, often with live music, tasty choice of breakfasts/lunches, fresh air and wonderful views. It is a close walk from the apartment and also very close to Grassmarket square, with it's own market and an array of interesting shops and historic places to see.
Sightseeing
A great beach to visit in all seasons. The promenade had an array of food and drink places to choose from. Just wear something warm if you plan to sit outside and enjoy the views.
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Promenáda na pláži Portobello
1 PromenadeA great beach to visit in all seasons. The promenade had an array of food and drink places to choose from. Just wear something warm if you plan to sit outside and enjoy the views.
Princes Street Gardens is one of the closest parks to the flat - just a 5 minute walk away- and is a great place to have a picnic, meet up with friends, or people watch. There is a walk up to the castle from the park itself. The park itself has a number of historical statues, each with a plaque of interesting historical information.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street Gardens is one of the closest parks to the flat - just a 5 minute walk away- and is a great place to have a picnic, meet up with friends, or people watch. There is a walk up to the castle from the park itself. The park itself has a number of historical statues, each with a plaque of interesting historical information.
Edinburgh Castle is a place of historic interest for all, and a popular tourist destination. Set upon its mighty rock, its strategic advantage is clear. The view from the top of the Royal Mile alone, is a good reason to take a walk up there.
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Edinburghský hrad
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a place of historic interest for all, and a popular tourist destination. Set upon its mighty rock, its strategic advantage is clear. The view from the top of the Royal Mile alone, is a good reason to take a walk up there.
The Portrait gallery is one of Edinburgh's free galleries. It has a beautiful selection of some amazing pieces of art, combined with loads of interesting British history. There is also a tearoom on the premises. A wonderful way to spend a rainy afternoon. It is very close to the flat.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StThe Portrait gallery is one of Edinburgh's free galleries. It has a beautiful selection of some amazing pieces of art, combined with loads of interesting British history. There is also a tearoom on the premises. A wonderful way to spend a rainy afternoon. It is very close to the flat.