This tricky municipal course represents one of the city's best bargains. Situated against the backdrop of the Pentland Hills to the south and the Firth of...

Nestled in Tollcross, this indie cinema is a real treat, picking around eight films a week from the edges of the mainstream. Chat up the friendly staff at...

Set up by publisher Fidra, this newish enterprise does just what it says on the tin. As well as Fidra's own titles, the shop sells the best in children's...

At this fruit farm, you can pick your own soft fruit (also available by the punnet), enjoy some ravishing views over to Fife and down the Firth of Forth,...

Scotland's most comprehensive tennis centre has indoor and outdoor courts, and provides coaching to all standards. The leisure centre has a gym, badminton...

This multi-million-pound climbing arena was the biggest in the world when it opened in 2003, but soon ran into financial problems. After the local authority...

Edinburgh Zoo's greatest claim to kids' attention is the Penguin Parade. It's scheduled for 2.15pm daily (Apr-Aug) subject to the penguins' attitudes; given...

The Filmhouse offers a mix of arty new films and classics. Look out for screenings on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays organised by the Edinburgh Film Guild...

Recently renovated, sprawling Fort Kinnaird is home to dozens of familiar stores, including Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, H&M, Monsoon, Next and Edinburgh's...

Fountain Court rents a variety of modern serviced apartments in several locations, most just west of the city centre. The most popular are known as EQ-2...

After some success when Vladimir Romanov took over the club in 2005, the tidy and atmospheric Tynecastle operated close to its 17,420 capacity for a couple...

The Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is in the suburbs, around a mile and a half south of Princes Street (ten minutes on the bus on a good day). But that's the only...

Open since May 2009, this sculpture park in the grounds of a 17th-century mansion house has been a stunning addition to the Edinburgh art scene. For the...

With its smart pink-and-black decor and waitresses in pinnies, this is every inch a modern take on the traditional tearoom. The teas and coffees are both...