Gemma’s favourite spots in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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Edinburgh
Soooooo much to do in this vibrant and diverse city
Food Scene
Quick, cheap, amazing curry, served fast and on paper plates. A great place for a quick bite to eat close to town.
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The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareQuick, cheap, amazing curry, served fast and on paper plates. A great place for a quick bite to eat close to town.
The Radhuni
93 Clerk StAward winning Indian restaurant. Sit in or take away.
Beautiful, quirky herb garden and cafe. Enjoy tea and cake (or light lunch) outside or in the glasshouse. Short walk or bike ride away (2km).
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Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, LothianburnBeautiful, quirky herb garden and cafe. Enjoy tea and cake (or light lunch) outside or in the glasshouse. Short walk or bike ride away (2km).
Entertainment & Activities
Fun for all the family. Fantastic spaces for everyone - especially useful on a rainy day with little people in tow.
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National Museum of Scotland
Fun for all the family. Fantastic spaces for everyone - especially useful on a rainy day with little people in tow.
Close to the centre, good for anyone with a natural sciences interest, also has a small soft play. Close to the parliament.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadClose to the centre, good for anyone with a natural sciences interest, also has a small soft play. Close to the parliament.
Fantastic climbing wall/gym. Lead walls, top ropes abs bouldering. Chilly inside, take a coat.
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Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
Fantastic climbing wall/gym. Lead walls, top ropes abs bouldering. Chilly inside, take a coat.
Local climbing wall. 1km easy walk from the house (10 mins). The largest bouldering facility in Scotland.
Eden Rock Edinburgh
Local climbing wall. 1km easy walk from the house (10 mins). The largest bouldering facility in Scotland.
Loanhead Leisure Centre
George AvenueLocal swimming pool, gym and library complex. 10 mins walk from the house.
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Nicolson StreetNewly refurbished. On the 37 bus route.
We are on the direct bus route to the heart of the fringe on the south side of Edinburgh. Bus takes around 30 minutes.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
180 High StWe are on the direct bus route to the heart of the fringe on the south side of Edinburgh. Bus takes around 30 minutes.
Sightseeing
Arthur's Seat
Brisk walk and beautiful views over Edinburgh and Fife.
Access point to the pentland hills. Beautiful for walks, running and biking. Pub at car park providing basic meals. Little cafe providing good coffee.
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Pentland Hills Regional Park
Access point to the pentland hills. Beautiful for walks, running and biking. Pub at car park providing basic meals. Little cafe providing good coffee.