Exploring
Edinburgh...
As
soon as you arrive in Edinburgh, you are immersed in a city of
beautiful stoned architecture, winding streets of dusty unexplored
secondhand book stores, and quaint coffee shops, each
with a life and pulse of its own. Home to the Fringe Festival,
Unesco's first City of
Literature and numerous art galleries, it's a city with culture,
creativity and progression bursting from every seam of its archaic
backdrop, ever watched by the eye of the 12th
century castle high above the city. It is a timeless capsule whose
energy is perpetuated equally by the nurturing of the past, and with
the flourishing of the creative.
Here's
a guide to what not to miss on a quick weekend break to this stunning
city.
For
a lunch with the girls...
The
Outsider.
Spacious, light, airy, good food, good price, great views.
For a quick bite to eat...
Oink
Infamous in Edinburgh, this delicious one-of-a-kind hog roast cafes is always popular for city dwellers and tourists alike. Pick up a classic hog roast roll for just £3.80, but a tip is to avoid the peak lunch time as it can get busy.
For a
drink...
Brew Lab
This artisan coffee shop in the heart of Edinburgh in its own words aims to 'meld traditional and innovative brewing techniques and local artisan produce to create a new coffee shop experience.' As the name suggests it relies on brewing its coffee to bring out its best characteristics. Not only is the coffee making this shop famous, but it's modern but cosy brickwork décor makes it the perfect location for a catchup with friends, or a hideaway to work in.
See
http://www.brewlabcoffee.co.uk/
For shopping...
From tweed shops in old town, to
high street favourites on Princes Street, Edinburgh really has
everything on offer. Not to miss are also the vintage shops should
you wish to enter a treasure trove of unique and exquisite pieces,
one of the best being Armstrong's.
See
http://www.armstrongsvintage.co.uk/
Also not to miss...
Writing on the 'Before I die'
wall.
National Museum
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