Catriona Laxton

"Lighthouse Bookshop" is a wonderful independent bookseller that's keeping Edinburgh's literary tradition alive. For literary lovers with a conscience!

"Beirut" may just be my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. It has an incredibly extensive offering of Middle Esastern specialties and such warm staff!

"La Barantine Boulange" is a wonderful French bakery in Edinburgh. It aims to create an authentic French experience; you can even talk French to the staff!

"Till's Bookshop" in Edinburgh is an independent bookseller that only deals in second-hand books. It's like a bookish, joyous Aladdin's cave...

"The Birchwood" in Edinburgh has become one of my favorite brunch spots! They have a big cooked breafkast and you can even try our beloved haggis...

"Harajuku Kitchen" in Edinburgh is a Japanese restaurant famous for its gyoza dumplings & noodles. I recommend the salmon and avocado sushi rice bowl!

"The Red Door Gallery" is the solution if you're struggling to find a high-quality, locally designed Edinburgh souvenir. Here, you're spoiled for choice!

"Dough Pizzeria" in Edinburgh is much more than your average pizza place. The melt-in-your-mouth texture of the dough really is what makes it stand out...