Dining out and bars
Edinburgh has a wide and varied selection of places to wine and dine – and many are within easy walking distance of the Botanics B&B.
- Circle Cafe, Canonmills
- A great place for breakfast and coffee at any time of the day. Circle Cafe location map
- Cumberland Bar, The New Town
- Truly a special bar with great beer. Cumberland Bar location map
- Iglu, The New Town
- An award winning bar and restaurant renowned for its locally sourced organic ingredients. Iglu location map
- Hectors, Stockbridge
- A stylish restaurant and a bar to hang out in. Hectors location map
- Blue Moon Cafe, Broughton Street
- A popular and friendly gay bar/cafe in Edinburgh's Broughton Street. Blue Moon Cafe location map
- Berts Bar, Stockbridge
- Ledgendary Pies. Say no more. ocation map
Things to see and do
There are so many wonderful things to do during a break in the city of Edinburgh. Below are a few suggestions, however, we would be delighted to discuss all the options with you when you arrive.
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Just opposite Botanics B&B is the Royal Botanic Gardens – a wonderful place to visit. www.rbge.org.uk
- Edinburgh Festival
- Arguably the world's most famous festival, find out what's on, when and book tickets online. www.edinburgh-festival.com
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Quite separate from the main festival but running at the same time, the Fringe has something to suit all tastes. www.festival-fringe.com
- Capital Collections
- The City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries. An excellent source for information on Edinburgh’s art galleries and museums. www.cac.org.uk
- The Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre
- A barrel of fun for the whole family. Journey back through time to discover the history and art of Scottish whisky making. www.whisky-heritage.co.uk
- Dynamic Earth
- Live 4,500 million years in one day - Experience our world from the beginning of time to it’s uncertain future in this amazing exhibition. www.dynamicearth.co.uk
- National Galleries of Scotland
- Art worth circumnavigating the world for — The Sunday Times 6 galleries connected by a free bus service. Superb collections and shows for anyone interested in art and visiting Scotland. www.nationalgalleries.org
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Visit one of Europe’s leading conservation centres and home to the world’s largest penguin enclosure . . . www.edinburghzoo.org.uk
- Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre
- Enduring elegance from the capital of Scotland. www.edinburgh-crystal.co.uk
- Scottish Tourist Board (VisitScotland)
- For any enquiries on other activities in and around Edinburgh the Scottish Tourist Board will be happy to answer any emails . . . www.visitscotland.com
- Historic Scotland
- Find out how you can save with a Scottish Explorer Ticket gaining you access to 60 key Historic Scottish attractions. www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
