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Lucky Yu – Asian tapas
"Lucky Yu" is a tiny Asian-inspired canteen restaurant in Leith with only 8 or so tables. It serves up an imaginative menu of small gyoza/bao plates!
By
Sarah
Mackenzie
Sugar Daddy's – Gluten-free bakery
"Sugar Daddy's" is Edinburgh's only 100% gluten-free bakery, making it a treat for those who struggle with allergies and vegan tourists & locals!
By
Sarah
Mackenzie
Wardie Bay – Wild swimming in the city
"Wardie Bay" in Edinburgh is a bijou beach on the Firth of Forth and my favourite spot for wild swimming in the city...
By
Tamsin
Grainger
Dance Base – Dance your heart out
"Dance Base" is an award-winning building in Edinburgh established to provide classes, workshops & performances. Please do join me in dancing!
By
Tamsin
Grainger
Dubilaka Cliffs – Sunset spot
"Dubilaka Cliffs" on the outskirts of Edinburgh is for wildflower lovers, campfire setters, bird-watchers and photography buffs...
By
Tamsin
Grainger
The Leith Collective – Design and art shop
"Scottish Design Exchange" is in Edinburgh's Leith, hidden in a shopping mall called Ocean Terminal. It's not high concept, it's things you'd actually buy.
By
Mark
Gorman
Pilrig Park – UK's only siege works site
This park holds a hidden treasure from the 16th century! These siege works are believed to be the only ones from the 16th century found in Britain.
By
Sarah
Mackenzie
Rogue Bros – Fabulous gourmet sandwich eatery
I had Mushroom and Thyme soup that was astonishingly delicious and homemade Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with Creme Pat Custard that was to die for.
By
Mark
Gorman
Green. Leith – Plant shop with social mission
"Green. Leith" is a refreshing and colourful addition to the well-known street in Edinburgh. They really take green plants & accessories to a new level!
By
Sarah
Mackenzie
Leith Victoria Swim Centre – An architectural gem
The "Leith Victoria Swim Centre" in Edinburgh is a beautiful pool surrounded by an ornade, Baroque, cast-iron colonnade. Well worth a visit!
By
Tamsin
Grainger
National Museum Collections Centre – Treasure trove
The National Museum Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh is a treasure trove. Book a private visit and see what not many people get to see...
By
Tamsin
Grainger
Milk Cafe at the Sculpture Workshop – Hmm yummy!
The "Milk Cafe at the Sculpture Workshop" in Edinburgh is far away from the busy centre and has an outside seating area which catches the sun most of the day...
By
Tamsin
Grainger
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