Edinburgh November 2014

Friday, 3 October 2014

Arthur's Seat

Arthur's Seat
I'm not sure what other people were climbing up when I read some of the reviews, because it was very clearly marked which path lead to Arthur's Seat and which one didn't. Look at the map and you'll be fine. It was a pretty steep hike, or maybe I'm just super out of shape (but I don't think I am). The views at the top were spectacular. You could see the entire city and the surrounding area. And you could see out to the water. It was again extremely windy at the top, so be careful. And make sure to take some time and take in all the views. On the way down (or up, we stopped both times), stop at the ruins of St Anthony's chapel. Oh, and just a general reminder, make sure you have a camera.

National Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street,

Edinburgh,

EH1 1JF

Tel: 0300 123 6789

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Anne Bayne was the artist’s first wife and this portrait dates from around the time of their marriage. The highly finished surface, with all evidence of brushwork smoothed away, illustrates well the contemporary view that Ramsay’s paintings were ‘rather lick’t than pencill’d’.

Scotland’s national bard was painted by his friend Alexander Nasmyth soon after Burns had his first great taste of success with the publication in Kilmarnock of Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect.

It is difficult to overestimate the popularity and influence of Sir Walter Scott in his time. Originally trained as a lawyer, he made his fortune from his writing. Scott’s poetry and his novels explored Scotland’s turbulent history.

Bus numbers 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 26 and 44 all go past the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Alternatively, take any Princes Street or Town Centre bus, alight at the end of Princes Street, opposite Waverley Steps and walk through St Andrew Square, turning left onto Queen Street. For more information visit www.lothianbuses.com

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Modern 2

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
is a must-see venue for modern and contemporary art and is home to fantastic sculpture parks.
From the West End of Princes Street walk along Shandwick Place before turning right onto Palmerston Place. Follow Palmerston Place down onto Belford Road and across the bridge. The gallery is a short walk further along Belford Road.
Real Life Rocky Mountain (1996)

To the right of the Gallery is a sculpture by Richard Long - it is in a position specially chosen by the artist.

Head onto the lawn to see yourself in the mirrors of Dan Graham’s sculpture.

Scottish National Gallery

Scottish National Gallery
The Scottish National Gallery is in the heart of Edinburgh
and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world

The Mound, Edinburgh,
EH2 2EL Open daily from 10am to 5pm

Start your journey by seeing a painting by one of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance.

Start your journey by seeing a painting by one of the most celebrated artists of the Renaissance.

For your first stop on the ground floor, immerse yourself in the Suffolk countryside.

Go through to room 10 to see a work by Gainsborough, one of Britain’s most significant portrait painters.

In room 9, experience this unflinching masterpiece by Rubens.

Stroll through to room 8 and see Rembrandt stare right back at you.

Continue your trip at the Scottish Collection where you can see a picture painted in the Berwickshire village of Cockburnspath.

End your visit with a picture by Fife-born artist Wilkie, Painter to the King in 1830.

Thursday, 2 October 2014

Pera--Turkish Mangal & Meze Bar

Hoş geldiniz! Welcome!

Pera represents Turkish food at it's best right in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a unique range of authentic Turkish cuisine ranging from traditional Turkish Breakfast dishes, freshly made Gozleme with a choice of delicious fillings followed by a large range of hot and cold freshly made Meze dishes. In the evening we also offer a variety of Kebabs all marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and flame grilled on our Mangal (Charcoal BBQ) the Turkish way! Daily Catch of the day also available for fish lovers.

We are open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with a choice of Sit In or Take Away.

BYOB! Afyet Olsun!

Phone: 07756122730--

57 Elm Row, Edinburgh

EH7 4AQ

Origano Restaurant

277 Leith Walk, Edinburgh Eh6 8pd, Scotland -

0131 554 6539

Delicious food that is very reasonably priced. The service is top notch and I always have a fun night here. It is a very small place with only a few tables so book in advance. Limited menu but the food makes up for that!! The only thing slightly negative is the fact that the restaurant is so small- you sometimes worry that the people at the next table can hear your conversations. Maybe they could turn up the music? Definitely one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh

You MUST get a reservation, this place is always booked out and rightly so. It is understated but delicious. We had a great bottle of Italian wine, pricey but superb. The menu features scarily large, delicious pizzas and the usual suspects of Italian food. Everything here is done with confidence and good ingredients. They don't try to be clever because they don't have to. One of the best meals I had in Edinburgh if not the best. The staff are relaxed and have it all under control.