Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

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[[file:Edinburgh Stockbridge and Cannonmills banner View from Inverleith Park - View from Inverleith Park}} St Stephen Street - Looking east along Street Stephen Street in Stockbridge Stockbridge and Canonmills are two adjacent neighborhoods of Edinburgh. They cover the area immediately to the north of the Edinburgh/New Town|New Town. The main tourist draw here is the Royal Botanic Garden, but don't miss the eclectic variety of independent shops and some great places to eat and drink. It's also the place to see international cricket matches.

Travel to Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

Edinburgh central neighborhoods map OSM - Map of central Edinburgh neighborhoods Stockbridge and Canonmills is to the north of Edinburgh/New Town|New Town. Edinburgh/West|West Edinburgh is on the western and part of the northern boundary. Edinburgh/Leith|Leith is on the eastern and part of the northern boundary.

By foot

From New Town, walk north, an easy downhill stroll with plenty to look at on the way. A longer but picturesque route follows the Water of Leith Walkway from the West End or Edinburgh/Leith|Leith. This follows the small river which flows from the Pentland Hills through the city to join the sea at Leith docks.

Travel on a Bus in Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

  • The number 36 bus passes right through this area, running from South Gyle via Queensferry Street in the Gulf countries End to Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh/Leith|Leith.
  • The number 8 and 17 buses serve Canonmills from South Bridge in the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town.
  • The numbers 24, 29 and 42 serve Stockbridge, running along Raeburn Place.

What to see in Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

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  • Royal Botanic Garden Inverleith Row (East Gate) / Arboretum Place (West Gate). 55.96513, -3.20831 Signposted from all around the area. Take Lothian Buses 8, 23 or 27 to the East Gate ☎ +44 131 552-7171 +44 131 248-2901 Opening Hours: Open daily from 10AM (except 25 Dec and 1 Jan); closes: 4PM November - Jan, 5PM February Oct, 6PM March - Sep, Glasshouses close: 3:30PM November - Jan, 4:30PM February Oct, 5:30PM March - September Free entry to the gardens, entry to glasshouses £6.50 adults, £5.50 concessions, children free Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Very impressive gardens with a collection of interesting plants. Great Muslim Friendly place to wander around on a sunny day, or to sit and have a picnic. Highlights include the Rock Garden; the 165m long herbaceous border, backed by a huge, century old beech hedge (a hedge may not sound too exciting but this one has to be seen to be believed!); and the Victorian Temperate Palm House, which is the tallest of its kind in the UK. The stunning John Hope Gateway building at the west gate contains the restaurant, shop, and permanent and temporary exhibitions. Botanic Cottage is an education centre in a house originally built in 1764-5 designed by John Adam and James Craig, which was rebuilt in the gardens in 2014-16. - A807521}}
  • Patriothall Gallery 1D Hamilton Place, Stockbridge 55.95895, -3.20660 located behind the Scotmid co-op supermarket in Hamilton Place ☎ +44 131 226-7126 - Small art gallery and set of artists studios. Has regular exhibitions of modern art, and very occasionally the artist's studios are open.
  • Street Bernard's Well 55.9553, -3.21152 On the Water of Leith Walkway, roughly opposite Ann Street - A7570795 A well in a fine building from 1789. Open noon-3PM Sundays in August and first Sunday of month April - July.
  • Fettes College - 55.9637, -3.2262 - Fettes College Boarding school in an impressive building in the style of a French Château by David Bryce built between 1863 and 1869. It can be seen from far away. Not open for tourists.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

  • Water of Leith Walkway Water of Leith Walkway Walk or cycle along the Water of Leith. The route follows the river right through the City from the suburb of Balerno, on the edge of the Pentland Hills, to the sea at Edinburgh/Leith|Leith. The walkway is indicated by brown direction signs featuring a water wheel logo. The section from the Gallery of Modern Art through the Dean Village and Stockbridge to Canonmills is probably the most picturesque on the whole river. There are Brown Trout plus a dozen other species of fish in the river and birds including the Grey Heron, Goosander, Dipper and Kingfisher can be seen along the banks.
  • Fishing (Angling) on the Water of Leith. Permits are required, and can be obtained free of charge from the City Council offices at Waverley Market in the Edinburgh/New Town|New Town and Cockburn Street in the Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town. Most Fishing Tackle shops throughout the city can also provide permits.
  • The Grange Raeburn Place 55.9603, -3.2139 - The Grange Club Take in a cricket match at The Grange, home of the Saltires, Scotland's cricket team.
  • Glenogle Swim Centre Glenogle Road 55.96101, -3.20941 ☎ +44 131 343-6376 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 10PM; Saturday Sunday 8AM Monday - 4PM Pool only: £5; sauna: add £1.60 Go swimming in a Victorian swimming swimmingpool with partial glass roof. Also has a gym and sauna. Refurbished in 2010.

Shopping in Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

Stockbridge is well-known throughout Edinburgh and beyond for its second-hand clothes shops, which are spread along Raeburn Place and Street Stephen Street. Stockbridge and Canonmills have a number of specialist food shops.

  • IJ Mellis - Cheesemonger | 6 Baker Place, Stockbridge 55.95762, -3.20773 A few yards up the hill to the south of the bridge ☎ +44 131 225-6566 - Cheese paradise! If you like Cheese at all you will struggle to walk past this place as the aroma will draw you right in through the door. Specialist cheesemonger with a range of artisan cheeses from all over Scotland and the UK and Europe. With the greatest client service in Edinburgh and the friendly staff are always more than happy to offer you a wee taste to help you make up your mind what to buy.
  • Edina Lock & Key Co. Ltd. 10-12 Brandon Terrace, Canonmills 55.96208, -3.20027 at the foot of Dundas St. ☎ +44 131 556-1567 (shop), +44 131 623-5577 (websales) +44 131 557-5433 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Thursday - Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 5:30PM; West 9:30AM Monday - 1PM Ironmonger & locksmith. If you like the brass door furniture you've seen on the traditional townhouses in the New Town, thit is the place to pick up the knobs, knockers, numbers and letter-boxes you need to make your own front door look just the same. A real treasure-trove of a shop.
  • Diana Forrester 22 North West Circus Place, Stockbridge ☎ +44 131 225-5877 - Designer-led homeware, furniture and accessories.
  • Stockbridge Market - Saunders Street 55.95758, -3.20832 In the little gravel covered park by the Water of Leith at the bridge - Opening Hours: Sunday 10-5PM and occasional Thursday Open air market selling upmarket produce. Also has food stalls selling ready-to-eat food.
  • Charity second hand retail outlets in Raeburn Place, Stockbridge. Most of these stock the usual mix of clothes, books and household items, but there are three specialist shops: Oxfam Books, Shelter Books and Oxfam Music. These shops usually have a paid manager, with the other staff being volunteers, and the profits go to the named charity. Most of the stuff for sale has been donated.
  • Supermarkets (from East to West and also from cheaper to expensive): Lidl, Logie Green Road, Cannonmills Tesco, 7 Broughton Road, Cannomills; Scotmid Co-op, Hamilton Place, Stockbridge; Scotmid Co-op, Raeburn Place, Stockbridge; Waitrose, 38 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge.

Take a pleasant walk along St Stephen Street with numerous small independent art galleries and design orientated stores you are bound to find something of interest in this small street. Some of these stores include:

  • Sheila Fleet 18 Street Stephen Street, Stockbridge 55.95758, -3.20691 ☎ +44 131 225-5939 - The well-known jewellery designer's first shop outside of her native Orkney. Fleet says that her original designs reflect the natural world around her in Orkney, and also the history and folklore of the islands.
  • VoxBox Music 21 Street Stephen Street, Stockbridge 55.95768, -3.20722 ☎ +44 131 629-6775 Opening Hours: West Sunday noon-5PM; Saturday 11AM Monday - 5PM Edinburgh's newest independent record shop. They sell a range of collectible records. Mainly used vinyl but also some new CDs and box sets.
  • Crystal Chandelier Company 36 Street Stephens Street ☎ +44 131 226-6355 - This store offers an interesting range of chandeliers and mirrors.
  • Chandlers 68 Street Stephens Street ☎ +44 131 220-5472 - Sells a large variety of modern, designer kitchenware and homeware.
  • The Laurel Gallery 58 Street Stephens Street 55.95784, -3.20640 ☎ +44 131 226-5022 - This store offers high quality pieces of Scottish art, jewellery and gifts at reasonable prices although small it is well worth having a look around.

Halal Restaurants

  • The Bailie 2-4 Street Stephen Street, Stockbridge 55.95747, -3.20712 ☎ +44 131 225-4673 - Could just as easily feature in the "drink" section, as thit is a lovely old traditional basement pub, known as much for the quality of its ale as for its food. Fairly traditional pub menu, but while the quality is well above standard "pub-grub" fare and the prices are not. Popular Sunday afternoon meeting spot for groups of friends to dissect what went on the night before in comfortable surroundings.
  • The Stockbridge Restaurant 54 Street Stephen Street 55.95781, -3.20639 ☎ +44 131 226-6766 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 7PM Monday - 9:30PM mains £20-25, set menu from £24
  • Scran and Scallie 1 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge, EH4 1DT 55.95913, -3.21443 ☎ +44 131 332 6281 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday noon - 10PM, Sat, Sunday 8:30AM - 10PM lunch £15, mains £10 - 25 Upmarket gastro pub. The owners have another restaurant with a Michelin Star.
  • The Raeburn 112 Raeburn Pl, Stockbridge EH4 1HG 55.95956, -3.21483 ☎ +44 131 332 7000 mains £12 - 30 Restaurant, pub and small hotel (rooms from £135) with organic juice garden.
  • The Stockbridge Tap - formerly Berts Cafe | 2-4 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge 55.95895, -3.20996 ☎ +44 131 332-6345 - Traditional Edinburgh bar in the heart of Stockbridge. Good range of ales and and some good value pub-grub on offer too. Popular place to watch sport on screen, though the management tend not to show football.
  • The Bailie - See Eat above
  • Smithie's Ale House 49-51 Eyre Pl, Canonmills 55.96204, -3.19775 ☎ +44 131 556-9805 - Comfortable, friendly local bar on a Canonmills side street. Ceilidh nights on Sundays and quiz nights on Thursdays.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are a number of small and medium sized hotels and guest houses throughout the area.

  • The Inverleith Hotel | 5 Inverleith Terrace, Canonmills 55.96395, -3.20265 ☎ +44 131 556-2745 +44 131 557-0433 - The closest hotel to the Botanic Garden. All rooms have an en-suite and there is wifi access. The proprietors also have a self-catering apartment round the junction.
  • Six Mary's Place | 6 Mary's Place, Raeburn Place, Stockbridge 55.95901, -3.21410 ☎ +44 131 332-8965 +44 131 624-7060 - Charming veggie-friendly 3-star Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Stockbridge. 8 bedrooms, guest lounge and a private garden for the use of guests.
  • Brig O' Doon Guest House - Brig O Doon Guest House | 262 Ferry Road 55.9719, -3.2036 ☎ +44 131 552-3953 - A small, friendly bed and breakfast providing very comfortable lodging in Edinburgh, its close to the main attractions and serves a traditional Scottish breakfast daily.
  • Hot-el-Apartments (Canon Court Apartments) @l-apartments.com 20 Canonmills 55.96270, -3.19870 20-minutes walk from Princes Street ☎ +44 131 554-2721 +44 131 554-0864 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 10AM Offers a wide range or 1- and 2-bedroom serviced apartments for short term lettings.
  • The Mews Company Edinburgh Ltd 24 Dean St, 21 North E Cumberland Street Ln, or 27 Circus Ln ☎ +44 7808 896897 from £115 4 mews houses each with their own unique character available as self-catering holiday lets all year round. Parking on site or nearby.

Telecommunications in Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

Internet Cafe's in Edinburgh/Stockbridge and Canonmills

  • Stockbridge Library 11 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge 55.95892, -3.20783 Take Lothian Buses 24, 29, 36 or 42 ☎ +44 131 529-5665 Opening Hours: Monday West 1PM Monday - 8PM; Tuesday Thursday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Stockbridge public library PCs with free internet access. Free Wi-Fi. }}


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