Guidebook for Edinburgh
Places to eat!
These are just a few of the places we like to hang out in in Edinburgh and we hope you will like them also!
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StOne of the best coffee places in Edinburgh!
This place has been around for decades and with its recent make over has lost none of its charm, just lovely!
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Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StThis place has been around for decades and with its recent make over has lost none of its charm, just lovely!
Just a great area to hang out in ... I have highlighted several places of interest but I am sure you will find your own places where everyone will know your name!
This image was taken from the following website which has a massive raft of other reasons to visit Edinburgh - http://www.edinburghphotowalks.com/2016/02/reasons-to-visit-edinburgh/ All images by Don Munro and he offers Photography Tours of Edinburgh with more information on these tours at - https://www.edinburghphotowalks.com/edinburgh-photography-tours/
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Shore
ShoreJust a great area to hang out in ... I have highlighted several places of interest but I am sure you will find your own places where everyone will know your name!
This image was taken from the following website which has a massive raft of other reasons to visit Edinburgh - http://www.edinburghphotowalks.com/2016/02/reasons-to-visit-edinburgh/ All images by Don Munro and he offers Photography Tours of Edinburgh with more information on these tours at - https://www.edinburghphotowalks.com/edinburgh-photography-tours/
If you want something spicy, this highly recommended place is just a hop skip and a jump away from the leith Loft in Edinburgh!
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Britannia Spice
150 Commercial StIf you want something spicy, this highly recommended place is just a hop skip and a jump away from the leith Loft in Edinburgh!
This is the original Wagamama's in Edinburgh, the newest one being in Ocean Terminal.
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Wagamama
1 Castle TerraceThis is the original Wagamama's in Edinburgh, the newest one being in Ocean Terminal.
Hip, interesting music,baristas and more importantly fantastic coffee.
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Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StHip, interesting music,baristas and more importantly fantastic coffee.
Best bespoke coffee with each cup made by hand, can be quiet busy which just goes to show the popularity of this place in an off the beaten track of Edinburgh.
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Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StBest bespoke coffee with each cup made by hand, can be quiet busy which just goes to show the popularity of this place in an off the beaten track of Edinburgh.
This is a great wee art studio complex with a cafe with great comfy seats and a great range in flea, vintage, wool and record fayres most saturdays. Check out nearer the time for listings.
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Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StThis is a great wee art studio complex with a cafe with great comfy seats and a great range in flea, vintage, wool and record fayres most saturdays. Check out nearer the time for listings.
Excellent buzzy central bar that has been about since the 80's excellent place to start off your evening if you want to stay central in Edinburgh.
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The City Cafe
19 Blair StExcellent buzzy central bar that has been about since the 80's excellent place to start off your evening if you want to stay central in Edinburgh.
This is the best and original veggie restaurant, can be pricey but well worth a visit should you be in the Royal Mile area. They also do an excellent breakfast.
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David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StThis is the best and original veggie restaurant, can be pricey but well worth a visit should you be in the Royal Mile area. They also do an excellent breakfast.
If quality pizza is your thing then this place is a MUST ... in a word FANTASTIC!
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La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkIf quality pizza is your thing then this place is a MUST ... in a word FANTASTIC!
This bar is one of the newest on Leith Walk and we think one of the coolest, great vintage/quirky feeling interior! If you visit make sure you go into the wardrobe ... Narnia it aint!
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Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkThis bar is one of the newest on Leith Walk and we think one of the coolest, great vintage/quirky feeling interior! If you visit make sure you go into the wardrobe ... Narnia it aint!
It serves some of the best fish and chips in Edinburgh! It has a fantastic location over looking Newhaven Harbour and if the weather is good, you can do take away and eat sat outside on the harbour walls. Very romantic!
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceIt serves some of the best fish and chips in Edinburgh! It has a fantastic location over looking Newhaven Harbour and if the weather is good, you can do take away and eat sat outside on the harbour walls. Very romantic!
Domenico's
30 Sandport StIts FANTASTIC, we wish we could move in! We go a lot!!!!
Great place for food for the traveller with a bit of money to spend, not cheap, BUT the quality is fantastic. You cant just walk in so booking is essential for dinner and breakfast. You wont regret it!
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Aurora
187 Great Jct StGreat place for food for the traveller with a bit of money to spend, not cheap, BUT the quality is fantastic. You cant just walk in so booking is essential for dinner and breakfast. You wont regret it!
Excellent value and just around the corner from where we live, great pizzas that are incredibly affordable. It's also a BYO place which always helps with the budget traveller.
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Razzo Pizza Napoletana
59 Great Jct StExcellent value and just around the corner from where we live, great pizzas that are incredibly affordable. It's also a BYO place which always helps with the budget traveller.
Bundits of Leith
The best steamed buns in Leith!
This is the one of the best places to eat on Leith Walk .... if you do decide to go here you are advised to book well well well in advance to guarantee a a table space!
Well worth it though!
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The Walnut
9 Leith WalkThis is the one of the best places to eat on Leith Walk .... if you do decide to go here you are advised to book well well well in advance to guarantee a a table space!
Well worth it though!
This chippy is minutes from the the flat + is our go to place for fish + chips!
You really can’t go wrong with F+C + mushy peas!
The Gold Sea
137-141 Ferry RdThis chippy is minutes from the the flat + is our go to place for fish + chips!
You really can’t go wrong with F+C + mushy peas!
Shopping
Excellent little shopping mall, with a great cinema, The Vue ... we have a discount card for Cheap Tuesdays ... another great discount if you are at a loose end on a tuesday night!
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Vue
98 Ocean DrExcellent little shopping mall, with a great cinema, The Vue ... we have a discount card for Cheap Tuesdays ... another great discount if you are at a loose end on a tuesday night!
Fantastic combined book and record store ... all 2nd hand but well worth a wee browse.
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Elvis Shakespeare
347 Leith WalkFantastic combined book and record store ... all 2nd hand but well worth a wee browse.
This Elm Row stalwart has been here for decades and is a great place to pick up used and unabused vinyl, CD's and the odd cassette.
Vinyl Villains
5 Elm RowThis Elm Row stalwart has been here for decades and is a great place to pick up used and unabused vinyl, CD's and the odd cassette.
If high end shopping is your thing then this is THE place to be. Well worth a visit for afternoon coffee/tea and cake from its roof terrace to see spectacular views of the city!
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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareIf high end shopping is your thing then this is THE place to be. Well worth a visit for afternoon coffee/tea and cake from its roof terrace to see spectacular views of the city!
better known as the Docote, this is one of the best charity shops with some amazing ephemera to be found!
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St Columba's Hospice Shop - Leith Walk
352 Leith Walkbetter known as the Docote, this is one of the best charity shops with some amazing ephemera to be found!
A fantastic small independent retail space that stocks a great selection of work by independent makers .... including me!
Logan Malloch Ltd
13 Leith WalkA fantastic small independent retail space that stocks a great selection of work by independent makers .... including me!
Lidl Supermarket in the Kirkgate is a 16 minute walk from the flat.
In the Kirkgate there is also a Boots, Greggs, Poundland and Poundstretchers for all your more affordable shopping needs.
Lidl
Lidl Supermarket in the Kirkgate is a 16 minute walk from the flat.
In the Kirkgate there is also a Boots, Greggs, Poundland and Poundstretchers for all your more affordable shopping needs.
One of the two Tescos that are in the area, this one, the biggest is about a 17 minute walk from the flat.
The other Tescos is a smaller Tescos Metro and is a ten minute walk from the flat.
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Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StOne of the two Tescos that are in the area, this one, the biggest is about a 17 minute walk from the flat.
The other Tescos is a smaller Tescos Metro and is a ten minute walk from the flat.
This is a wee local Scotmid, which is 6 minutes away from us on Prince Regent Street, a bit more pricey than the other stores, but a good go to if you are just needing bits and bobs.
Scotmid Co-op
This is a wee local Scotmid, which is 6 minutes away from us on Prince Regent Street, a bit more pricey than the other stores, but a good go to if you are just needing bits and bobs.
ALDI
This is a fantastic supermarket for keeping to a budget whilst traveling!
A huge Superstore which is a 3 minute drive or a thirteen minute walk towards Newhaven from the house.
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Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrA huge Superstore which is a 3 minute drive or a thirteen minute walk towards Newhaven from the house.
Sightseeing
Always worth a wee look! The Royal Yacht is now permanently berthed here and again is virtually on our door step!
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveAlways worth a wee look! The Royal Yacht is now permanently berthed here and again is virtually on our door step!
It takes 50 minutes to walk from the bottom to the top in a variety of difficulties from the straightforward to the more challenging routes to the top. Well worth it for the view!
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Arthur's Seat
It takes 50 minutes to walk from the bottom to the top in a variety of difficulties from the straightforward to the more challenging routes to the top. Well worth it for the view!
Calton Hill is a wee hill to climb with some interesting follies at on top, there is also an excellent gallery to visit. Calton Hill offers up stunning views of Edinburgh Castle!
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Calton Hill
Calton HillCalton Hill is a wee hill to climb with some interesting follies at on top, there is also an excellent gallery to visit. Calton Hill offers up stunning views of Edinburgh Castle!
Everything Else
This is a wonderful wee harbour that has the fantastic Loch Fyne Restaurant and the Port Of Siam Restaurant in close proximately.
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Newhaven
This is a wonderful wee harbour that has the fantastic Loch Fyne Restaurant and the Port Of Siam Restaurant in close proximately.
Another great bar with great food that usually has a special offer or two on the food front.
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The Leith Beer Co
58 ShoreAnother great bar with great food that usually has a special offer or two on the food front.
This is a great walk what ever time of year you visit and if you don't fancy the walk we can lend you a bike to cycle the many pathways of Leith and Edinburgh.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayThis is a great walk what ever time of year you visit and if you don't fancy the walk we can lend you a bike to cycle the many pathways of Leith and Edinburgh.
We know folk travel 100's of miles just to visit this amazing deli, with it's high ceilings & amazing Italian produce. The cafe at the back is for all who wants a treat. Visited by celebs & Royalty!
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowWe know folk travel 100's of miles just to visit this amazing deli, with it's high ceilings & amazing Italian produce. The cafe at the back is for all who wants a treat. Visited by celebs & Royalty!
If having a wee dance is your thing then you could do no worse than this exceptionally well established gay bar/club & after its alleged 1 million refit its a great place to go visit through the day.
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CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside PlIf having a wee dance is your thing then you could do no worse than this exceptionally well established gay bar/club & after its alleged 1 million refit its a great place to go visit through the day.
A fantastic venue for concerts and other big shows, currently the Lion King is playing here ... always worth checking out for future shows.
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlA fantastic venue for concerts and other big shows, currently the Lion King is playing here ... always worth checking out for future shows.
Omni centre is well worth a visit if you have a membership for Virgin Active gyms as well as another cinema venue and a whole host of bars and restaurants.
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Omni Centre
Greenside RowOmni centre is well worth a visit if you have a membership for Virgin Active gyms as well as another cinema venue and a whole host of bars and restaurants.
This is a great street that has quiet a few high end retail spaces, bars and restaurants ... we really recommend the Dome for a small tie straightener ... especially at Christmas - SPECTACULAR!
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George Street
George StreetThis is a great street that has quiet a few high end retail spaces, bars and restaurants ... we really recommend the Dome for a small tie straightener ... especially at Christmas - SPECTACULAR!
Founded in 1561 this graveyard is a fantastic and historical place to visit with its gothic architecture where JK Rowling took inspiration for some of her Harry Potter characters. well worth a visit!
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Founded in 1561 this graveyard is a fantastic and historical place to visit with its gothic architecture where JK Rowling took inspiration for some of her Harry Potter characters. well worth a visit!
The fish ponds may be gone but another fantastic place to pass the time should the weather in Auld Reekie not be that grand. Excellent museum with both static and revolving exhibitions.
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National Museum of Scotland
The fish ponds may be gone but another fantastic place to pass the time should the weather in Auld Reekie not be that grand. Excellent museum with both static and revolving exhibitions.
This is as well as an excellent contemporary mainly textiles gallery space which also houses the world famous tapestry studios. There is also a great coffee served in the cafe!
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Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary StThis is as well as an excellent contemporary mainly textiles gallery space which also houses the world famous tapestry studios. There is also a great coffee served in the cafe!
Historically beautiful and important to Edinburgh, this street connects Edinburgh Castle to the Royal residence of Holyrood Palace. Don't be put off by the "tartan tat" shops that litters the street!
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Royal Mile
Historically beautiful and important to Edinburgh, this street connects Edinburgh Castle to the Royal residence of Holyrood Palace. Don't be put off by the "tartan tat" shops that litters the street!
This is a must visit place to see the iconic view up Princess Street and towards the unbeatable view of Edinburgh Castle as well as Edinburgh's shame!
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Calton Hill
Calton HillThis is a must visit place to see the iconic view up Princess Street and towards the unbeatable view of Edinburgh Castle as well as Edinburgh's shame!
If vintage clothing is your thing, this is a one stop shop for EVERYTHING!
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketIf vintage clothing is your thing, this is a one stop shop for EVERYTHING!
We are spoiled for great independent cinemas in Edinburgh ... a great way to wile away a wet afternoon with a great art house movie. The Cameo Cinema was featured in the brilliant Illusionist.
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Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StWe are spoiled for great independent cinemas in Edinburgh ... a great way to wile away a wet afternoon with a great art house movie. The Cameo Cinema was featured in the brilliant Illusionist.
Some fantastic finds in here with a large variety of iconic ceramic (... and some!) pieces from the 50's and 60's
Iconic Design
23 GrassmarketSome fantastic finds in here with a large variety of iconic ceramic (... and some!) pieces from the 50's and 60's
This is a large store that caters for the high end fashionistas with pieces from Westwood, Edinburgh's own Cecil Paul, Yamamoto, Comme Des Garçon SHIRT, etc etc ...
Corniche The Designer Clothes Store
2 Jeffrey StThis is a large store that caters for the high end fashionistas with pieces from Westwood, Edinburgh's own Cecil Paul, Yamamoto, Comme Des Garçon SHIRT, etc etc ...
This walk may be for the more energetic guests, its a bit of a climb, but well worth it for the panoramic view from the top ... A M A Z I N G !
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Arthur's Seat
This walk may be for the more energetic guests, its a bit of a climb, but well worth it for the panoramic view from the top ... A M A Z I N G !
This is a wonderful area that is rich in character, with a great series of charity shops with some great bargains and finds! The Sunday market in Jubilee Gardens is deco worth a visit!
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Stockbridge
This is a wonderful area that is rich in character, with a great series of charity shops with some great bargains and finds! The Sunday market in Jubilee Gardens is deco worth a visit!
This is a Sunday morning market with a revolving group of stalls which is well worth a visit for local colour. You won't be disappointed!!!!
Jubilee Gardens
Kerr StreetThis is a Sunday morning market with a revolving group of stalls which is well worth a visit for local colour. You won't be disappointed!!!!
This is the original and best underground tour of Edinburgh's plague ridden streets which dates back to the 1600's. This is a very informative and at times spooky tour of times gone past,
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StThis is the original and best underground tour of Edinburgh's plague ridden streets which dates back to the 1600's. This is a very informative and at times spooky tour of times gone past,
If you are a fan of large scale sculpture in the landscape this a great day trip with out door art works which are added to yearly and has stunning set pieces by Goldsworthy, Parker and Gormley etc ..
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Jupiter Artland
If you are a fan of large scale sculpture in the landscape this a great day trip with out door art works which are added to yearly and has stunning set pieces by Goldsworthy, Parker and Gormley etc ..
If poetry is your thing then this is a wee hidden gem of a place and just off the Royal Mile.
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Scottish Poetry Library
5 Crichton's ClIf poetry is your thing then this is a wee hidden gem of a place and just off the Royal Mile.
Great place where you can hire a bike for the day to take advantage of Edinburgh's fantastic cycle paths that criss cross the city.
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Pedal Forth
247 E Cromwell StGreat place where you can hire a bike for the day to take advantage of Edinburgh's fantastic cycle paths that criss cross the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
This a great wee bar that has pub quiz nights, comedy nights and music nights and does grand food to boot with stunning views of the Firth of Forth.
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The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresThis a great wee bar that has pub quiz nights, comedy nights and music nights and does grand food to boot with stunning views of the Firth of Forth.
Starbank Inn
60-64 Laverockbank RdSimilar to the Old Chain Pier bar and just as good!
One of the leading lights of the Shore - fantastic cooked breakfasts of a morning and NEEDS to booked in advanced as it can be very busy due to the popularity of the food!
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The King's Wark
36 ShoreOne of the leading lights of the Shore - fantastic cooked breakfasts of a morning and NEEDS to booked in advanced as it can be very busy due to the popularity of the food!
This place is an institution and is what my American chums would call a dive bar ... but don't let that put you off was this is a real gem of a place with heart and soul!
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Port O' Leith
58 Constitution StThis place is an institution and is what my American chums would call a dive bar ... but don't let that put you off was this is a real gem of a place with heart and soul!
Another great bar that does fantastic food! Difficult to go wrong here!
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The Compass
44 Queen Charlotte StAnother great bar that does fantastic food! Difficult to go wrong here!
This little strip is the site of some great wee bars - Planet Out, Habana's and the Theatre Royal.
Greenside Ln
This little strip is the site of some great wee bars - Planet Out, Habana's and the Theatre Royal.
Fantastic bar with a brilliant range of food and generally a wonderful place to socialise.
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The Basement
10a Broughton StFantastic bar with a brilliant range of food and generally a wonderful place to socialise.
This bar has a brilliant situation where you can sit with a wee coffee or a drink and watch the world go by from its floor to ceiling windows.
Also a great bar to start your evening before clubbing!
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The Street
2b Picardy PlThis bar has a brilliant situation where you can sit with a wee coffee or a drink and watch the world go by from its floor to ceiling windows.
Also a great bar to start your evening before clubbing!
Great little neighbourhood bar that can be incredibly quiet or incredibly lively depending when you visit! Dog friendly ...
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The Village
16 S Fort StGreat little neighbourhood bar that can be incredibly quiet or incredibly lively depending when you visit! Dog friendly ...
Great wee neighbourhood gay bar that has won a fair few awards for its quality beers!
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Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceGreat wee neighbourhood gay bar that has won a fair few awards for its quality beers!
Essentials
We don't offer a laundry service, but this space is located 5 minutes from the apartment for all your clothing cleaning needs!
Executive Launderettes & Dry Cleaners
109 Ferry RdWe don't offer a laundry service, but this space is located 5 minutes from the apartment for all your clothing cleaning needs!
Getting Around
Mill Lane
Mill LaneThis is where you will get the 7, 10 and 14 buses up into town
this is where you get the 22 to get into town and when you are coming back. You can also walk to the Ocean Terminal to get the 22 into town and when you are coming back to the apartment get the 22 which is heading TO Ocean Terminal.
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Commercial Street
Commercial Streetthis is where you get the 22 to get into town and when you are coming back. You can also walk to the Ocean Terminal to get the 22 into town and when you are coming back to the apartment get the 22 which is heading TO Ocean Terminal.
The number 10 goes past the bottom of our street and will take you in to town ... super handy!
Prince Regent Street
Prince Regent StreetThe number 10 goes past the bottom of our street and will take you in to town ... super handy!
The 7 and the 14 leave from this bus stop and will also take you in to town.
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Leith Theatre station
The 7 and the 14 leave from this bus stop and will also take you in to town.