Butterflies of every size flutter free in this enclosed, tropically humid greenhouse. Safely behind glass, however, are the lizards, bats, glow-in-the-dark scorpions and...
Dobbies Garden WorldNestled in Tollcross, this indie cinema is a real treat, picking four films a week from the edges of the mainstream. Chat up the friendly staff at the bar which was totally...
38 Home StreetAfter a 2006 facelift, Clambers emerged as one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Edinburgh area. The new format includes dedicated areas for babies and toddlers, as...
Royal Commonwealth PoolBased in a former train maintenance depot, this vegetarian/vegan wholefood café is a good pit-stop if you've been hiking around Arthur's Seat. Mains such as cashew nut pie and...
19 St Leonard's LaneA mix of arty new films and classics is screened at the Filmhouse, which supplements its day-to-day programming with a variety of festivals (the annual Dead by Dawn is a gory...
88 Lothian RoadBuilt in 1905, this elegant old-time institution is managed, along with the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, by the Festival City Theatres Trust. The programme mixes musicals with...
2 Leven StreetThis hospital is orientated to the needs of babies and children aged up to 13 years old.
23 Sciennes RoadAt its peak in the 1970s, the Lyceum was at the vanguard of a renaissance in local theatre, and a breeding ground for leading directors such as Bill Bryden and Richard Eyre....
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