Things to do

Things to do in Edinburgh

The dramatic landscape, stunning architecture, and rich cultural history in science, philosophy and art from the enlightenment onwards has resulted in Edinburgh being dubbed the 'Athens of the North'.

Edinburgh is divided into two parts, the Old Town and New Town. The New Town was named to distinguish it from the mediaeval heart of the old city and by modern standards is not new. Built in the 18th Century, the New Town contains some of the finest Georgian architecture in the world and is a highly desirable place to live.

Edinburgh is one of the world’s most visually dramatic and vibrant cities. Lying on the south East of Scotland, Edinburgh is the Capital City of Scotland and seat of the Scottish Government. Although Second in size to its west coast neighbour Glasgow, the population doubles in size during the International Edinburgh Festival with events covering four weeks from early August.

EDINBURGH RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

Britannia Spice restaurant - Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese & Thai
150 Commercial St, Ocean Drive +44 (0)131 555 2255 info@britanniaspice.co.uk

Café Truva - Turkish cafe
77 The Shore, Leith +44 (0)131 554 5502

Cameo Bar
23 Commercial St, Leith +44 (0)131 554 9999

Compass Bar & Grill
44 Queen Charlotte St, Leith +44 (0)131 554 1979

D’Antonio’s - Italian Restaurant
63 The Shore, Leith +44 (0)131 467 7746

Daniel's Bistro
Commercial Quay, Leith +44 (0)131 553 5933

Fisher's
1 The Shore, Leith +44 (0)131 554 5666

Giuliano’s on the Shore - Italian Restaurant
1 Commercial St, Leith +44 (0)131 554 5272

International Starters
82 Commercial Quay, Leith +44 (0)131 555 2546

Iso Bar
7 Bernard St, Leith +44 (0)131 467 8904

Khublai Khan - Mongolian
43 Assembly St, Leith +44 (0)131 555 0005

The Kitchin
78 Commercial Quay +44 (0)131 555 1755

Ma Potters Chargrill Restaurant & Bar
Ocean Terminal - 2nd Flr, Leith +44 (0)131 555 6700

Nobles Bar and Restaurant
44a Constitution St, Leith +44 (0)13 561 8219

Malmaison Hotel + Brasserie
The Shore, Leith +44 (0)131 468 5000

Martin Wishart - Michelin Star restaurant
54 The Shore, Leith +44 (0)131 553 3557

Plumed Horse
50-54 Henderson St, Leith +44 (0)131 554 5556

Raj Restaurant
87-91 Henderson St, Leith +44 (0)131 553 3980

The Shore Bar & Restaurant
3 The Shore, Leith +44 (0)131 553 5080 enquiries@the.shore.ukf.net

Skippers Bistro - Seafood Bistro
1a Dock Pl, Leith +44 (0)131 554 1018

Smoke Stack - Chargrill Restaurant
19 Shore Place, Leith +44 (0)131 476 6776

Suruchi Too Restaurant
121 Constitution St, Leith +44 (0)131 554 3268

The Lighthouse - Scotland’s Style Bar of the Year Award 2004
32-34 The Shore, Leith +44 (0)131 554 9465

The Vintners Rooms Restaurant - Southern French cuisine
87a Giles St, Leith +44 (0)131 554 6767
one of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh

Waterfront Wine Bar & Grill
1c Dock Pl, Leith +44 (0)131 554 7427

Ye Olde Peacock Inn
Newhaven +44 (0)131 552 8707

Zinc Bar & Grill
Ocean Terminal, Leith +44 (0)131 553 8070

EDINBURGH BARS AND NIGHT CLUBS

THE LIQUID ROOM-www.liquidroom.com - 0131 225 2564

ESPIONAGE- www.espionage007.co.uk - 0131 477 7007

OPIUM NIGHTCLUB-www.opiumrocks.com - 0131 225 8382

EDINBURGH ATTRACTIONS

EDINBURGH DUNGEONS-www.the-dungeons.co.uk - 0131 240 1000

DYNAMIC EARTH-www.dynamicearth.co.uk - 0131 550 7800

EDINBURGH CASTLE-www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk - 0131 225 9846

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND-www.nms.ac.uk - 0131 225 7534

SCOTTS MONUMENT-www.edinburgh.gov.uk - 0131 529 4068

SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY-www.nationalgalleries.org - 0131 624 6200

ROYAL YACHT BRITTANIA-www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk - 0131 555 5566

TOURS

BOOK A TOUR AROUND SCOTLAND

GREY LINE TOURS They can collect you from the Edinburgh Thistle Guest House and take you on sightseeing Tours in and around Scotland - Please call 0131 554 8457 if you would like further information, or would like to book a tour.

Plasma TV in all rooms
Ironing Facility
Tea and Coffee
Continental Breakfast
Heating and Cooling
Free wi-fi

EDINBURGH THISTLE GUEST HOUSE
10 East Hermitage Place
EH6 8AA, Edinburgh
Scotland
Tel : 0131 554 8457
Fax : 0131 467 7369
info@edinburghthistleguesthouse.co.uk