Edinburgh/New Town

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The New Town (so-called) of Edinburgh represents the historical extension of the Scottish capital to the north of the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town that occurred during the Georgian Period of the late 18th century. Built on a regular grid pattern and the New Town is Edinburgh's main shopping and commercial neighborhood, north of Princes Street Gardens. Along with the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town and the New Town was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.

Edinburgh/New Town Halal Travel Guide

1768 James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland (First Plan of New Town) - Geographicus - Edinburgh-craig-1768 - James Craig's plan for the New Town Alexander Nasmyth - Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Google Art Project - Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Alexander Nasmyth's 1825 view Moray Place, Edinburgh 003 - Moray Place By the 1700s Edinburgh was becoming increasingly crowded within the walls of the Old Town. The Act of Union with England in 1707 meant that there was no longer a need for the protection of city walls. In 1752, following the collapse of a six-storey building, a pamphlet was published proposing an extension to the city. In 1766 a design contest was held to select a design for the extension and the New Town. The contest was won by a young architect, James Craig. After review by a committee, James Craig's modified plans were accepted by the town council in 1767. This covered the area of Princes St, George Street and Queen St, and is crucially the layout that you can see today. It took until 1820 for the building of this area to be completed, with the area initially being mainly expensive homes, with a few public buildings. Homes were built by different builders with the designs having different details. Initially the residents returned to the Old Town for work and to shop in the markets. Charlotte Plaza at the western end of George Street is the finest of the streets from this phase. The building elevations in Charlotte Plaza were all designed by the famous architect Robert Adam, and the design of the square is largely unchanged from this perioid (except for the addition of some dormer windows and one recent building in the original style on a vacant plot). The northern New Town (north of Queen Street Gardens) was built between 1802 and 1823. This area remains largely unchanged apart for the addition of a few modern shop fronts. Great King Street is the best street to walk along to get the original atmosphere. Later extensions of the New Town were the Moray Estate, which was designed by James Gillespie Graham in 1822. In this area, Moray Place is a particularly fine complete circle of houses, almost unchanged from the 1800s. The West End (locally considered separate from the New Town) was built slightly later, with much of the building being in the 1860s and 1870s. A key landmark in this area is Street Mary's Episcopal Gothic Church, which was built between 1874 and 1917. Shared private gardens were a major part of the plans. Some of these (Princes Street Gardens and Street Andrew Plaza) are now run as public parks. However many remain in private hands, with nearby residents paying a subscription for the gardens maintenance. Queen Street Gardens and the Dean Gardens, and the centre of many squares and crescents are examples of this. In addition many townhouses have private gardens hidden at the rear. The original area between Princes Street and Queen Street is now mainly used for shops and offices and many of the original buildings have been replaced. The area to the east of Street Andrew Plaza was redeveloped for the building of the Street James Shopping Centre, and is the only part of the New Town where the original street pattern has disappeared. The rest of the New Town is still mainly residential, although in many cases the original townhouses have been divided into flats.

Travel to Edinburgh/New Town

New town from the Castle 2 - Princes Street, National Gallery of Scotland and Calton Hill as seen from the castle All forms of public transport will lead you into New Town - Waverley train station and Street Andrew bus station are here. Most Lothian bus routes either pass along Princes St, or intersect it at George Street or the Mound. Lots of buses also along Howe St., Dundas St., Leith Walk, Queensferry St., Regent Rd. and Shandwick Place. Trams run along Princes Street towards the west and the airport but are less frequent than buses. Walking is usually the best way to get around New Town, and a car's more trouble than it's worth. But end-to-end this area is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) across, and then there's the hills up to the Old Town or down towards Stockbridge to be negotiated.

What to see in Edinburgh/New Town

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Edinburgh Scott Monument - The Scott Monument

The Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens 55.952417, -3.193278 ☎ +44 131 529-4068 Opening Hours: April - September: daily 10AM Monday - 7PM; October - Mar: daily 10AM Monday - 4PM £5 (cash only) Scott Monument - Edinburgh Scott Monument Built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832 and the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb ft 200 above the downtown to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works (there are 287 steps and no lift).
Old Calton Burial Ground 55.95361, -3.18619 just east of Princes Street and Southwest of Calton Hill - Old Calton Burying Ground, Edinburgh.JPG Old Calton Burial Ground Contains a range of graves, memorials, and funerary ornaments. Notable memorials include those dedicated to the philosopher David Hume and the Scots who died in the American Civil War. 83575
National Gallery of Scotland The Mound 55.95089, -3.19564 Midway along Princes Street and the only building on the Castle side. ☎ +44 131 624-6200 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM (6PM in Aug) Free - Wfm national gallery scotland - Scottish National Gallery Holds much of Scotland's fine artwork and carries exhibitions that change seasonally. The new Western Link was opened in 2004 with an entrance from Princes Street Gardens. It joins the National Gallery with the neighbouring Scottish Academy gallery and gives Scotland its first world class art space.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery 1 Queen Street 55.95548, -3.19360 Just to the north of Street Andrew Plaza ☎ +44 131 624-6200 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM (longer opening hours in Aug) Free - The impressive Scottish National Portrait Gallery - - 1301308 - Scottish National Portrait Gallery The world's first purpose-built portrait gallery really stands out on Queen Street due to being built from red sandstone, rather than the yellow sandstone used for almost every other building in the New Town. Holds portraits of Scots from down the ages, with new faces being added all the time. }}

SNGMA The Building - Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Building One)

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 74 Belford Road 55.95089, -3.22775 on the western fringe of the New Town; if you want to walk from the downtown it is a good opportunity to combine it with Dean Village; by bus: Take 13-2/ Edinburgh Coach Lines service 13]; alternatively and there is a special allery-bus Gallery Bus from the Scottish National Gallery at Princes Street every hour from 11AM Monday - 4PM (inclusive) ☎ +44 131 624-6200 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM Free. Some special temporary exhibitions may be charged Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Modern One exterior. Photograph Greg Steadman The gallery contains a fine selection of modern art from Scotland and other countries. Don't forget to visit Modern Art Two (formerly the Dean), across the road. Modern Art One is in a neoclassical form,er school, which was designed by William Burn in 1825, and there is a fine landform by Charles Jencks dug into the front lawn. Modern Art Two was the Dean Orphan Hospital designed by Thomas Hamilton, built in 1833. Both galleries have spacious gardens. - A889944}}

Dean Village - - 680403 - Dean Village

The Dean Village 55.95228, -3.21820 From the west end of Princes Street, follow Queensferry Street to the north-west. At a right hand bend, turn left down the steep Bells Brae. Alternatively follow the Water of Leith Walkway upstream from Stockbridge. - Dean Village - - 680403 - Dean Village Dating to the 12th century and the Dean Village was home to the flour mills that fed Edinburgh for centuries, powered by the Water of Leith which flows right through the village. "Dean" or "Dene" means a steep valley, and this situation means that the village is protected from the noise of the City, despite being so close to the downtown. Walk down Miller Row to see the full splendour of Thomas Telford's Dean Bridge, which seems relatively mundane when crossing it on Queensferry Street. There are information boards dotted around the village giving information about the different buildings, and the history of the village and the milling industry that once thrived here.
The Georgian House 7 Charlotte Plaza 55.95243, -3.20832 ☎ +44 131 226-3318 Opening Hours: daily Mar 1-27 and Nov: 11AM Monday - 4PM; Mar 28-Jun 30 and September - October 10AM Monday - 5PM; July - Aug: 10AM Monday - 6PM £7, free to National Trust Members The Georgian House, Edinburgh The house was designed by Robert Adam and is furnished as it would have been around 1796. See how life was in the New Town in the 18th century, from the dining rooms to kitchen in the basement. Due to the lighting simulating 18th century conditions, it is better to visit earlier in the day in winter. The house is set in a particularly fine Georgian square with most of the building built to designs by Robert Adam.
Street Andrew's & Street George's West Church 13 George Street 55.95407, -3.19584 east side of George Street ☎ +44 131 225-3847 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 2PM Free - Street George's and Street Andrew's Church, Edinburgh - Street Andrew's and Street George's West Church Completed in 1784 and the parish church of the New Town. Protected as a category A listed building and the Church has an unusual elliptical design - the first in Britain - with an ornate ceiling blending Roman, Pompeian and Scottish elements. The steeple holds Scotland's oldest complete peal of bells, cast in 1788. Early 20th century stained glass. Undercroft café. Extensive programme during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and major booksale for Christian Aid each May.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery 1a Rutland Place 55.94995, -3.20794 Basic tour £10 Explore the location where one of Edinburgh's gins is produced. Different tours are offered and the basic one lasts 45 min and includes a sample or miniature bottle of Edinburgh Gin.
Dundas Street Independent Art Galleries 55.95642, -3.19883 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM There are seven commercial art galleries in the top block of Dundas Street (next Queen Street Gardens). Whilst these are in business to sell art, just looking around is fine (and free). The Scottish Gallery and The Fine Art Society have works by recognised artists (at prices comparable to cars). The Torrance Gallery and some others have works by less well known artists from £100.
Street Mary's Episcopal Gothic Church Palmerston Place 55.94839, -3.21660 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 7:30AM Morning Prayer, Monday to Friday 5:30PM Choral Eucharist Sunday services at 8AM, 10:30AM, 3:30PM, visits weekday daytime - Street Mary's Episcopal Gothic Church - Street Mary's Gothic Church, Edinburgh (Episcopal) Scotland's largest cathedral in the Anglican tradition. Building started in 1874 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The song school (open occasionally) has stunning murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair.
Street Mary's Metropolitan Gothic Church 55.95610, -3.18785 - Opening Hours: Services daily, also open for viewing - Street Mary's Metropolitan Gothic Church Edinburgh - Street Mary's Gothic Church, Edinburgh (Roman Catholic) The Roman Catholic Gothic Church, established as a chapel in 1814, and became a cathedral in 1886. The original chapel was designed by James Gillespie Graham and the undergone several alterations and extensions. There are services in English and Polish.
James Clerk Maxwell's Birthplace and Museum 14 India Street, EH3 6EZ, UK 55.9552507, -3.2057174 - Opening Hours: The house in which James Clerk Maxwell was born is open to visitors by appointment. Visits for up to twelve people are conducted by volunteers and take roughly 1 hour. There are four steps up to the main door. Tour appointments are normally available Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 12:30PM, and 2:30PM Monday - 5. Free, donations welcome - James Clerk Maxwell's birthplace at 14 India Street . Edinburgh's answer to Newton and Einstein. His equations unified the forces of Electricity and Magnetism and paved the way for Einstein's theory of special relativity. From the website "Modern technology, in large part, stems from his grasp of the basic principles of the universe. Wide ranging developments in the field of electricity and electronics, including radio, television, radar and communications, derive from Maxwell's discovery of the laws of the electromagnetic field - which was not a synthesis of what was known before, but rather a fundamental change in concept that departed from Newton's view and was to influence greatly the modern scientific and industrial revolution." #nerdcator

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Edinburgh/New Town

New Town Door - The home of the British Prime Minister? No, just the door of a typical Georgian townhouse in the New Town

Calton Hill 55.95500, -3.18278 - Calton Hill Climb this central hill in the morning or early evening hours to experience a great sunrise/sunset over Edinburgh. However, try to avoid hours of complete darkness. The hill is home to various monuments including the National Monument of Scotland (commonly called Edinburgh's Folly), an unfinished replica of Athens' Parthenon, built as a memorial to the Napoleonic Wars, and Nelson's Tower, built in the shape of an upturned telescope in honour of the naval hero. The latter features a Time Ball at the top, which drops at 1PM every day to enable ships at Edinburgh/Leith|Leith docks to set their clocks. The time ball was operated by the City Observatory, which was here until it was replaced by the larger Royal Observatory of Edinburgh in the Edinburgh/South|south of the City, in the late 19th century when light pollution in the downtown became too much of an obstacle to celestial viewing. The City Observatory is being refurbished by the Collective Gallery as a modern art exhibition space, with a small exhibition space and cafe open at present. 99959
Princes Street Gardens 55.9511, -3.1987 - Princes Street Gardens Walk through this small, beautiful park that lies in the small valley between Castle Hill and Princes Street and forms the boundary between the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old and New Towns.
Edinburgh Playhouse 18-22 Greenside Place 55.95681, -3.18516 - A former cinema that now hosts musicals and concerts.
Vue Leith Walk 55.95627, -3.18610 ☎ +44 870 240 6020 - Large multiplex cinema.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Edinburgh/New Town

The New Town is home to most of the shopping in Edinburgh, split across a number of distinct areas:

Princes Street

Princes Street marks the southern edge of the New Town, and is the main shopping street in Edinburgh. It runs through the middle of the city from Waverley train station to Lothian Road. It contains large chain stores such as HMV for music, Topshop and H&M for clothes, tourist oriented shops, and department stores.

Jenners - Venerable Department Store | 48 Princes Street 55.95273, -3.19375 Opposite the Scott Monument ☎ +44 844 800 3725 +44 131 260-2280 Jenners It was the world's oldest independent department store, but now it is part of the House of Fraser chain, and has lost some of its character. Still an endearingly warren-like building, with the Great Hall at its heart an impressive sight, especially at Christmas-time. Has a franchise of London's famous Hamleys toyshop in the basement.
Street James Centre 55.95419, -3.18844 - St. James Centre This Shopping Centre just off the east side of Princes Street was in a very unattractive building which has been demolished. A new Shopping Centre is being constructed, which will be completed in 2020. The directly adjacent John Lewis department store remains open during the redevelopment.
Princes Mall 55.95274, -3.19049 Upmarket mainstream shops in an undercover centre next to the Waverley train station.

George Street

George Street houses generally more upmarket shops and boutiques, as well as a number of Halal restaurants. It runs parallel to Princes Street, about 200m to the north.

Slater Menswear 100 George Street 55.95238, -3.20283 ☎ +44 131 220-3223 - Eastern outpost of the famous Glasgow institution. Broad range at keen prices - attentive service.
Brooks Brothers | 57 George Street 55.95343, -3.19941 ☎ +44 131 226-2827 - The only UK shop outside London of this upmarket USA|American clothes retailer.

Multrees Walk

Multrees Walk is at the north-east corner of Street Andrew Plaza, at the east side of George Street. Melt your credit card here.

Home to the Harvey Nichols department store.
International clothing brands including Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Daks, Kurt Geiger.
Modern silver jewellers Azendi and Links of London.

West End Village

West End Village is centred on William Street and Stafford Street, at the west end of the New Town and only a couple of minute's walk from Princes Street. The area is home to a mix of smaller shops, good for unusual designer (women's) clothes and accessories, and interior design. There's some nice places to eat as well.

Studio One 10 Stafford Street 55.94945, -3.21123 ☎ +44 131 226-5812 - Classy selection of home accessories, toys and gifts.
Sam Thomas - womenswear | 18 Stafford Street and 5 William Street 55.94966, -3.21162 - Designer clothes, shoes and accessories for ladies.

Broughton Street

Broughton Street, Boho area, at the north east of the New Town, with a great variety of shops, delis, restaurants. Locals know all about it, visitors often miss it.

The Dragonfly Gifts - formerly: Bliss | 111a Broughton Street 55.95900, -3.19026 Right at the bottom of Broughton Street, on the right-hand side walking downhill ☎ +44 131 556-3311 - Funky little shop with a lovely range of cards and gifts.
Crombies - Renowned Butchers | 97-101 Broughton Street 55.95873, -3.18981 ☎ +44 131 557-0111 - Award-winning family-run butchers shop, in it's 3rd generation. Great quality local Meat, best known for their amazing range of sausages.
Villeneuve Wines - Independent Wine Retailer | 49a Broughton Street 55.95775, -3.18862 ☎ +44 131 558-8441 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 12:30PM Monday - 10PM; F-Sa 9AM Monday - 10PM; Sunday 1PM Monday - 8PM An excellent range of soft drinks in stock at this branch of a small local chain. The knowledgable staff are always happy to help out with any advice you need. Good range of quality bottled soft drinks too, and thit is also a great place to buy Malt Whiskies with over 150 usually in stock.
Joey D - Designer Fashion | 54 Broughton Street 55.95858, -3.19031 ☎ +44 131 557-6672 - Edinburgh fashion designer creating unique items from vintage fabrics. Mens and womens ranges.
Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street 55.95851, -3.19023 ☎ +44 131 558-7130 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM An independent shop set up by two Scottish textile designers to showcase artisan products from Scotland. Home furnishings, clothes, jewellery and gifts. A lovely place to browse.
Real Foods 37 Broughton Street 55.95731, -3.18812 - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 9PM; Saturday 9AM Monday - 6:30PM; Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM The original Edinburgh "health food" shop which opened in 1975. Sells a wide range of loose and packet dried goods, some Vegetarian ready meals and Snacks and a small selection of organic fruit and vegetables.

Leith Walk

Leith Walk joins Edinburgh to Leith, so the top half is in the New Town, and the bottom half is in Edinburgh/Leith|Leith. Leith Walk has an amazing variety of independent shops. There is also an array of Polish grocers (Polski Sklep). Locals claim there is nothing you can't buy somewhere on Leith Walk (even if it's illegal!). Have fun trying to prove this wrong!

Valvona & Crolla - World-famous Deli | 19 Elm Row, Leith Walk 55.95867, -3.18341 Near the top of Leith Walk, on the eastern side ☎ +44 131 556-6066 - Its grey frontage looks unassuming, but step through the door into a wonderland of food, much of it sourced direct from Italy by the family that have owned and run this business since 1934. Appears in the Sunday papers more often than Sudoku. If you like the look (and smell!) of all the goodies but wouldn't know what to do with any of it, just continue to the back of the shop and hope to get a seat in the bright cafe. If you can't make it to the original shop and they also have a small concession in Jenners on Princes St.
Harburn Hobbies 67 Elm Row, Leith Walk 55.96049, -3.18144 ☎ +44 131 556-3233 - Family-run business established in the 1930s. Specialises in model railways, including some items exclusive to this shop. Also die-cast model vehicles, Scalextric slot vehicle racing systems and plastic and wooden model construction kits.
Vinyl Villains - 2nd-hand records | 5 Elm Row, Leith Walk 55.95828, -3.18369 ☎ +44 131 558-1170 - Second-hand record shop of the type that used to be found in every town in the nation. Vinyl Villains has survived due to maintaining high standards of service and always having plenty of interesting items in stock. Specialises in vinyl (duh!) but also CDs, T-shirts, posters, fanzines (including some football titles)

Halal Restaurants

Snax - West Register Street 55.95367, -3.19058 - A small independent fast food joint. The food is affordable and edible, perfect for tourists on a budget. Also has a nice selection of Vegetarian options.
Rapido - Fish'n'Chips and a whole lot more | 77–79 Broughton Street 55.95820, -3.18932 ☎ +44 131 556-2041 - All the usual fish and chip shop favorites at the right hand end of the counter, plus plenty of Vegetarian options. Head to the left-hand end of the counter for pastries, wraps, Pastas dishes and some tantalising desserts. Also a good range of Pizzas.There's a couple of tables and also some stools at a window shelf if you want to eat Halal in.
Piccante - The Disco Chippy! | 19 Broughton Street 55.95693, -3.18782 ☎ +44 131 478-7884 - If you want an atmosphere with your greasy food fix then thit is the place. Very friendly staff and a DJ at weekends. The menu includes everything you'd expect from a Scottish chippy. The home-made Burgers are a real stand-out and deep-fried mars bars are available for tourists.
Cafe Street Honore 34 North West Thistle Street Lane 55.95414, -3.20010 1 course lubch £10.50, 2 course dinner £18.00 Pairing Scottish food with fresh seafood, this chic cafe is warm and inviting. Gluten free and dairy free menus available.
Henderson's 94 Hanover Street 55.95428, -3.19801 ☎ +44 131 225-2131 - Edinburgh institution, self-service salad bar in the basement and Vegetarian bistro round the junction.
The Mussel Inn - 61-65 Rose Street 55.95255, -3.19922 - Seafood restaurant owned by shellfish producers, ingredients direct from the west coast.
A Room in the Gulf countries End 26 William Street 55.94925, -3.21225 - A local favorite serving modern Scottish cuisine at reasonable prices.
(Thai) Pad 20 Leopold Place 55.95799, -3.18108 Follow London Road down from the Omni Centre, it is on the left hand side. It's in the basement of Hotel Twenty ☎ +44 131 652-3987 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday £10-13 main course Healthy portions of delectable (Thai) Food cooked by chefs that once catered for the (Thai) Royal Family themselves. Eating food fit for Kings (and Queens) seems good for the many Muslim that seem to fill it most nights. Nicely presented dishes in a cosy atmosphere and they definitely impress having only just opened their doors.
Café Marlayne French Restaurant 76 Thistle Street 55.95371, -3.20030 - Chic and intimate French bistro serving up exquisite French cuisine. The second branch is at the top of Leith Walk in 13 Antigua Street.
Palm Court at The Balmoral 1 Princes Street 55.95294, -3.18961 ☎ +44 131 556-2414 Opening Hours: Afternoon Tea served from noon-5:30PM Afternoon Tea: Monday to Friday £29; Saturday Sunday £35 Have your Afternoon Tea in the Palm Court with unlimited tea and coffee and a range of sweet and savoury dishes. With live harp music. Reserving a table in advance is strongly advised.
The Printing Press Cafe & Kitchen 21-25 George Street in The George Hotel, see below ☎ +44 131 240-7177 Opening Hours: Daily; restaurant: midday–10:30PM; bar: 11:30AM Monday - 1AM mains £12-28 Vibrant restaurant serving locally sourced Scottish produce in a newly restored Georgian townhouse.
Pompadour by Galvin - Princes Street, EH1 2AB within the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel, at jcn of Lothian Road with Princes Street ☎ +44 131 222 8975 Opening Hours: Wed-Sat dinner only, 6-10pm £35 - £75 Outstanding French-style cuisine, much locally sourced

George Street

George Street hosts many of Edinburgh's trendier bars. These tend to be popular with the besuited after work crowd on a Friday. Not traditional Edinburgh bars but probably more typical of modern Edinburgh.

Opal Lounge | 51 George Street 55.95340, -3.19908 - One of Edinburgh's trendiest nightspots and frequented by British Celebs. DJs play regularly most nights. If it was Chocolates it would eat itself.
Tonic | 34a North Castle Street 55.95270, -3.20401 - Award winning cocktail bar - their Silver Mercedes is a particularly popular choice. One of the more interesting bars in this vicinity.
Fingers 61a Frederick Street 55.95419, -3.20089 ☎ +44 131 225-3026 - Piano bar with a late licence so is a popular place to end the night with folk who don't fancy hitting a night club. Can attract an "eclectic" crowd so a good place for late night people watching. If you made a comparison with the famous bar scene in Star Wars you wouldn't be the first to think that way.
All Cafe One 29-31 George Street 55.95372, -3.19706 - If you've ever been out drinking in any UK downtown you will know what to expect of these chain pubs.
The Dome | 14 George Street 55.95349, -3.19550 ☎ +44 131 624-8624 +44 131 624-8649 - Former bank headquarters. Very impressive to look at inside - just to into the main and look up. The Why Not nightclub (downstairs, separate entrance) is frequented by a young crowd who would love to go to Opal Lounge but know the bouncers won't let them in.
The Standing Order 62-66 George Street 55.95280, -3.19944 ☎ +44 131 225-4460 - A cavernous converted bank buildingand is part of the J.D. Wetherspoon chain and always has a wide range of soft-drinks at quite affordable prices - a pint of locally brewed Caledonian IPA is about £2, pint of organic juice and Burgers £7. They also serve typical pub food and again some of the special offers make the food very reasonable. Like most Wetherspoons it's good value but a bit soulless. They also run The Alexander Graham Bell, 128 George Street, near Charlotte Plaza.

Rose Street

Traditionally this narrower pedestrianised street between Princes Street and George Street was the street to drink in the centre of town, but it has become less popular as new places have opened elsewhere (mainly on George St). It still has several pubs with long histories, and gets visited by stag and hen parties.

The Kenilworth 152-154 Rose Street, EH2 3JD 55.95177, -3.20225 - A pub which opened in 1904, in a building built in 1789. The interior is all tiled, which is magnificent although it may remind you of a bathroom. Good real ales.

Thistle Street and Young Street

Thistle Street and Young Street, which run parallel to George Street 1 block to the north, have an interesting selection of more traditional pubs.

The Oxford Cafe 8 Young Street 55.95294, -3.20482 ☎ +44 131 539-7119 - The Oxford Cafe Very basic Scottish pub, made famous by "Harry the rudest barman in Scotland" (no longer there) and as a backdrop for some of the action in the Ian Rankin "Inspector Rebus" novels. If you need to see the definition of "not enough room to swing a cat", see the front café. Call in and ask for a pint of IPA with an Ardberg chaser (Rebus' favorite) 55783

Broughton Street

Broughton Street on the north east side of the New Town has a wide range of cafes. , friendly, traditional, trendy and there's at least one bar on Broughton Street to suit all tastes, and many of them also do good food (it's a popular venue for breakfast at the weekend).

The Basement 10-12a Broughton Street 55.95698, -3.18832 ☎ +44 131 557-0097 - Probably the catalyst for the development of the Broughton Street "scene". The first Style Bar to move in, thit is trendy but not pretentiously so. In a basement (you guessed?) near the top of the street. Worries that a recent refurb would spoil the ambience proved unfounded. Super range of soft drinks including (German), Czech, Mexican, and known for good quality and good value food too.
Mathers | 25 Broughton street 55.95708, -3.18782 ☎ +44 131 556-6754 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - midnight; F-Sa 11AM Monday - 12:30AM; Sunday 12:30PM Monday - 11PM Traditional café. Good range of real ales and whiskys, reasonable pub food. Big screen for football and rugby.
The Cask & Barrel 115 Broughton Street 55.95915, -3.19034 ☎ +44 131 556-3132 - Readers of Christopher Brookmyre's novels will recognise this place as the regular haunt of investigative journalist Jack Parlabane and the venue for "off-the-record" meetings with his Police contacts. Parlabane clearly has good taste for a journalist, as the "Cask" is a proper traditional boozer with a touch of class. Nine Real Ale taps plus a number of draft lagers and many more in bottle. Good range of too. Great Muslim Friendly place to watch the football or rugby as they have 6 or 7 screens dotted around. It's not uncommon to find 3 different matches being shown at the same time. Refreshingly and the screens are only switched on for specific events, and not left showing random cable channels the rest of the day, like so many pubs seem to do.

Cumberland Street

Cumberland Street runs west-east from Dundas Street to Dundonald Street

The Cumberland Cafe | 1-3 Cumberland Street 55.95895, -3.19712 ☎ +44 131 558-3134 - Another pub with literary connections - thit is the regular hangout of the fictional denizens of Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street (the real-life street is just around the junction but finding No.44 is a challenge!). Traditional pub popular with New Town local residents, students and the suits from local offices, pretty much everyone in fact. Gets very busy in summer due to its lovely organic juice garden - one of the few pubs close to the downtown to have one. Plenty of soft-drink options and they also do nice food. Perhaps slightly more expensive than most places on Broughton Street but cheaper than George Street.

West Register Street

Tiny West Register Street is hidden away behind Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) at the east side of Princes Street. It's well worth seeking out as it is home to several interesting bars.

The Voodoo Rooms 19a West Register Street 55.95374, -3.19059 ☎ +44 131 556-7060 - Very interesting venue that should make some of the old pretenders on George Street step up their game a bit. Just go there for a drink or two, or book a table in the restaurant area to try the ecelectic cajun-inspired menu, or check out the events listings - they have already hosted a range of gigs from folk to country to dance to rock, as well as comedy and theatre. It is 'the' place to be seen, and for a change, lives up to the tag.
Cafe Royal Circle Cafe 17a and 19 West Register Street 55.95380, -3.19050 ☎ +44 131 556-4124 - Beautifully tiled Victorian palace of a pub, designed in 1862 as a showroom for the latest fixtures and fittings. The adjacent Cafe Royal Oyster Bar restaurant continues the theme. Unmissable.

Queensferry Street

Main road at the west end of Princes Street.

Cafe á Vin 17A Queensferry Street, EH2 4QW 55.950865, -3.210297 ☎ +44 131 226 1890 Opening Hours: 12:30PM - late ££ Authentic French bar serving a unique selection of soft drinks from some of France's special lesser known fruit cocktailmakers.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Edinburgh/New Town

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Balmoral Hotel by Night - The Balmoral Hotel - the clock is a couple of minutes fast to help travellers catch their trains

Caledonian Backpackers Hostel - 3 Queensferry Street 55.95032, -3.20879 Near Ryan's Cafe ☎ +44 131 226-2939 Check-in: Anytime / Check-out: noon Beds start from £9 during the week Big hostel in the Gulf countries End of the New Town. They have a late checkout time of noon, and offer free internet, free laptop rent, as well as free breakfast served till noon. Also features a and swimmingpool tables and a bean bag cinema. The rooms are clean and it is feasible to have individual rooms. Lockers can be rent for free.
easyHotel.com Edinburgh 125a Princes Street 55.95085, -3.20446 ☎ +44 131 226-5303 Double rooms from £35 per/night, but some rooms have no window and TV is £5 extra The hotel is in the heart of the city with direct views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes St. Gardens.
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel 9 Haddington Place 55.95988, -3.18321 ☎ +44 131 524-2090 From £16 for a dormitory bed Large hostel near the top of Leith Walk, about 10 minutes walk from Waverley Station. Unusually for the SYHA, it serves meals and the cafe is open to the public. There is also a self-catering kitchen, and plasma screens abound. In addition to dormitories, some rooms (including singles) are available.
ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre Street Andrew Plaza 19 Street Andrew Plaza 55.95456, -3.19478 ☎ +44 131 292-0200 From £49, breakfast included The fairly modest chain's standards are enhanced in this "green pillow" ibis by the addition of "style" consisting of more colourful and artsy furniture and fixtures, as well as artwork inspired by local motifs (which basically means a lot of thistle and deer). A further benefit is the inclusion of WiFi and breakfast in all rates. There is a tea/coffee tray with a kettle in each room, and some rooms, costing extra, even feature an extra sofa or even a balcony overlooking the square.
Adria House 11-12 Royal Terrace, EH7 5AB 55.95675, -3.17958 ☎ +44 131 556-7875 £34-60 per person per day A well established, friendly, family-run and fully non-smoking 3-star guest house at the eastern edge of the New Town.
B+B Edinburgh - formerly: The Melvin House Hotel | 3 Rothesay Terrace 55.95119, -3.21662 ☎ +44 131 225-5084 From £79 per day Traditional hotel with lovely views.
My Edinburgh Life - formerly: The Glenora Guest House | 13-14 Rosebery Crescent 55.94619, -3.21941 ☎ +44 131 337-1186 - In the Haymarket area. It was featured in the 2008 Michelin Guide. Serves an organic breakfast.
Lyncliff Hotel 4 Windsor Street, EH7 5JR 55.95815, -3.18266 off the top of Leith Walk ☎ +44 131 556-6972 +44 131 478-7059 Doubles from £75 per day Twin, triple and family rooms available. Fairly basic - most facilities are shared.
Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel 53 Princes Street, EH2 2DG 55.95260, -3.19435 ☎ +44 844 815 9017 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: noon From £65 per day 4-star hotel with views over Princess Street gardens up to Edinburgh castle.
Parliament House Hotel 15 Calton Hill 55.95417, -3.18613 ☎ +44 131 478-4000 From £130 per day City centre hotel with 3 stars.
Learmonth Travelodge 18 - 20 Learmonth Terrace, EH4 1PW 55.95555, -3.21937 ☎ +44 131 343-2671 - In the West End on a quiet Victorian tree lined terrace.
The Walton 79 Dundas Street 55.95879, -3.19978 ☎ +44 131 556-1137 From £45 per day 4-star rated New Town guest house.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Princes Street (west end) 55.94976, -3.20733 ☎ +44 131 222-8888 - Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian A five-star hotel within the building of the Old Caledonian Railway Station. This century-old hotel holds views of the Edinburgh Castle. Three restaurants are within the hotel as are two bars. Prices vary from £35 for a basic double to £400 for a luxurious suite (and they are luxurious). - A6256099
The Principal Edinburgh George Street - The George Hotel | EdinburghReservations@ 19-21 George Street 55.954164, -3.196338 ☎ +44 131 225-1251 +44 131 226-5644 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon from £89 The Principal Edinburgh 249-room hotel on busy George Street. The hotel was built as townhouses in the 1780s and opened as a hotel in 1881.
The Glasshouse 2 Greenside Place 55.95668, -3.18553 ☎ +44 131 525-8200 - Boutique hotel, a balance between modern luxury and historic surroundings.
The Old Waverley Hotel 43 Princes Street, EH2 2BY 55.95282, -3.19303 ☎ +44 131 556-4648 +44 131 557-6316
The Balmoral Hotel 1 Princes Street 55.95302, -3.18960 at Waverley Station ☎ +44 131 556-2414 £250 Balmoral Hotel Landmark of Edinburgh between the Old Town and the New Town.
Nira Caledonia 10 Gloucester Pl 55.95670, -3.20729 ☎ +44 131 225-2720 £120 Small boutique hotel with a relaxing atmosphere.
The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Plaza - formerly The Roxburghe Hotel | 38 Charlotte Plaza, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ 55.951567, -3.206135 ☎ +44 131 240 5500 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon Overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private garden squares, The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Plaza consists of seven inter-connecting Georgian townhouses.

Telecommunications in Edinburgh/New Town

Internet Cafe's in Edinburgh/New Town

Many bistros and cafes offer free wifi, look out for signs in the windows (see Drink above).

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