Situated in, surprisingly, an old timber yard the interior is industrial but warm with a garden for those rare sunny days. Natural Ingredients are supplied by small, local, artisan growers, breeders, producers & foragers 10 Lady Lawson Street EH3 9DS Tue-Sat:12.00pm-01.30pm 05.30pm-09.30pm http://www.timberyard.co/

Bookshop with the best collection of art and design books and magazines. Also stocks prints and zines by local artists and illustrators 39 Candlemaker Row EH1 2QB Mon-Sat:10.30am-05.30pm Sun:12.00pm-04.00pm http://www.analoguebooks.co.uk/

This husband and wife owned shop stocks modern design, furniture and lighting by major designers and the up and coming. 4 Jeffrey Street EH1 1DT Mon,Thu,Fri,Sat:10.00am-05.30pm http://www.moletamunro.com/

This print studio contains a gallery and shop with work by big name and local artists. You can also take a course in printmaking or attend an art lecture. 23 Union Street EH1 3LR Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm http://www.edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/

New and vintage vinyls. Friendly owners will let you try out vinyls and help you choose from the stacks of cheap cuts in the back room. 21 St. Stephens Street EH3 5AN Wed-Fri:12.00pm-05.00pm Sat:10.30am-05.00pm Sun:12.00pm-04.00pm http://voxboxmusic.co.uk/

The famous witchery is situated in a picturesque ornate building near the castle. Possibly one of the worlds most atmospheric restaurants, transporting you back to 16th century Edinburgh. Castle Hill The Royal Mile EH1 2NF Mon-Sun:12.00pm-04.00pm 05.30pm-11.30pm http://www.thewitchery.com/

In one of the world's literary cities, the writers museum celebrates three of the best. Robert Burns Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Multitudes of items celebrating these three visionaries lives in a great old Edinburgh Building. Lady Stair's Close EH1 2PA Mon-Sat:10.00am-05.00pm Sun:12.00pm-05.00pm(August Only) Free Admission http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/The-Writers--Museum

Free entry to world class contemporary art exhibitions. Excellent book shop and cafe. 45 Market Street EH1 1DF Mon-Sat: 11.00am-06.00pm Sun: 12.00am-05.00pm Entry: Free http://fruitmarket.co.uk/

Elegant and timeless tweed and tailoring. Stylish, not stuffy. If you can afford it that is. Menswear 20 Victoria Street EH1 2HG Ladieswear 46 Victoria Street EH1 2HG Mon-Wed:10.00am-06.00pm Thu:10.00am-07.00pm Fri:10.00am-06.00pm Sat:10.00am-05.00pm Sun:11.00am-05.00pm http://www.walkerslater.com/

New and used vinyls, interesting obscure t-shirts and dvd's. 5 Elm Row Leith EH7 4AA Mon-Sat 10.30am - 06.00pm Sun:12.00pm - 04.00pm http://www.vinylvillainsrecords.co.uk/

Friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you pick from the stacks of used vinyl. always a gem to be found in the bargain boxes. 110 Canongate EH8 8DD Opening Hours, Mid March-October: Mon- Sat :10.30am-06.00pm Sun:10.30am-05.30pm November - Mid-March: Mon:Fri:11.00am-06.00pm Sat:10.30am-05.30pm Sun:11.00am - 05.00pm http://www.vinylnet.co.uk/shop.asp/id/25/Vinylnet-Edinburgh.html

Both posh and trendy, Stockbridge is the go to place for professionals and hipsters. lunch in one of the many eateries can follow a wander along the beautiful water of leith. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockbridge,_Edinburgh

The best Japanese food in the city. Delicious Bento boxes and sushi are available for takeaway. 44 Candlemaker Row tangsgohan.com

A good place for buying tickets to gigs around the capital, just look through the ever changing chalkboard for something you fancy. 91 South Bridge EH1 1HN Mon-Fri:09.00am-06.00pm Sat:12.30am-06.30pm http://www.rippingrecords.com/

This little village at the base of the Pentland hills is a picturesque group of whitewashed thatched cottages set informally around a little stream Famous for being the place Robert Louis Stevenson spent his summers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swanston,_Edinburgh

Hundreds of jars of pickled body parts and all sorts. (pickled penis anyone?) A fantastic collection of Edinburgh's sometime gruesome medical history. One of the best places to immerse yourself in the most interesting era of the city's history Nicolson Street EH8 9DW Mon-Sun:10.00am-05.00pm Adult:£5 Concession:£3 http://www.museum.rcsed.ac.uk/content/content.aspx

The old railway tunnel that passes under Arthur's Seat. Pass through this long tunnel into a beautiful walk through the countryside in the middle of the city. Tricky to find- Double back on yourself after descending to the lower level off east parkside and its at the end. 24 Hours E Parkside http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_and_Dalkeith_Railway

Quality storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, craft fairs, workshops, family, literature and traditional arts events. 43-45 High Street EH1 1SR Mon-Sat:10.00am-06.00pm Free Admission http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/

The kitchen at the back of the Central Mosque offers no nonsense tasty curries for very reasonable prices. (Closed Friday 12.50pm-1.50pm for prayer) http://mosquekitchen.com/

Huge range of instruments from all the top brands across 5000 sq ft. 1 Grassmarket EH1 2HY Mon-Sat:10.00am-06.00pm Sun:12.00pm-05.00pm http://www.reddogmusic.co.uk/

One of the hidden Jewels of Edinburgh. On the banks of Duddingston Loch is a beautifully landscaped garden that many locals don't even know about. You'd have no idea you're in the centre of the city Duddingston Village EH15 3PX (enter through the Kirk yard) Mon-Sat:10.00am-05.00pm Free Admission http://www.drneilsgarden.co.uk/

Edinburgh's first Vietnamese restaurant. Food is simple and fresh in a small, friendly setting Grove St www.vietnamhousescotland.com

For 30 years Kebab Mahal has been the city's most popular late night eatery. It's the answer any local will give to 'where's the kebab in town' 7 Nicholson Square EH8 9BH Sun-Thu:12.00pm-12.00am Fri,Sat:12.00pm-02.00am http://www.kebab-mahal.co.uk/

Edinburgh's premier skate shop. Stocking many skate brands' clothing and shoes along with their own line, there is plenty for non-skateborders to like. 270 Canongate The Royal Mile EH8 8AA Mon-Fri:11.00am-06.00pm Sat:10.00am-06.00pm Sun:12.00pm-05.00pm http://focuspocus.co.uk/

Recently renovated, the National Museum is full of...everything. Big enough to spend all day and get lost amongst the exhibitions spanning all of human history, specifically Scottish history. Chambers Street EH1 1JF Mon-Sun:10.00am-06.00pm Free Admission http://www.nms.ac.uk/

This colourful deli stocks imported products from Spain, Mexico, America and spices from all over the world The place for REAL mexican food. 24 Leven St EH3 9LJ http://lupepintos.com/

A luxury hotel with the Missoni design touch. Fantastic interior details adorn the rooms and restaurant, cucina. George IV Bridge EH1 1AD Prices Start At Roughly £200 Per Night http://www.hotelmissoni.com/

The market takes place at Castle Terrace under the imposing backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Over 55 specialist producers currently attend the market with freshly grown vegetables, meats and specialties such as chocolate and beer Castle Terrace Every Saturday Morning http://www.edinburghfarmersmarket.com/

Free golf if you bring your own clubs. The 36 hole course starts and finishes at the Golf Tavern. Boasts great views of Arthur's Seat. http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2011/03/info-free-golf-on-bruntsfield-links-edinburgh/

This small reserve is located in the heart of the Old Town in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/johnston-terrace-garden/