Edinburgh is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated international city and this is reflected in the fantastic choice of restaurants. Whatever you like you will find a place to tickle your taste buds. Here is a selection of some of our favourites. 63 Cockburn Street, 0131 622 0622 Eclectic caf open from 8am serving delicious breakfasts and patisserie all day. This place serves the best coffee in town! Also great for lunches with bistro style food and a list of daily specials. Licensed and walking distance. 58 Thistle Street, 0131 225 5109 www.fishersbistros.co.uk. The city;s most popular seafood restaurant with an extensive menu, excellent wine list and convivial atmosphere. Booking advisable. Castlehill, Royal Mile, 0131 225 5613 Perhaps Edinburgh;s most famous restaurant this is an extravagant affair. Just down from Edinburgh Castle, it has two opulent candle lit dining rooms. Quality French- Scottish cuisine and a huge wine list. Booking advisable. Walking distance. 7 Old Fishmarket Close, 0131 225 3838 This place is distinctively French and fantastic for it. Great traditional dishes, fixed price lunches, an inexpensive wine list and friendly service. Walking distance. 19 Elm Row, 0131556 6066 The best known and revered Deli in the city, fantastic for all those delicious nibbles and now a restaurant as well. Real Italian food and an excellent choice of Italian wine. David Bann Vegetarian Restaurant. 56 St. Mary;s Street. Cool and minimalist surroundings in this excellent modern eaterie. Imaginative menu that meat eaters will enjoy as much as vegetarians. Walking distance. 54 The Shore, 0131 553 3557 www.martin-wishart.co.uk. This Michelin star restaurant produces delicious food in the French style with a Scottish twist. Fine dining at its best this is a place for special occasions. Booking advisable. 33 Castle Street, 0131 226 7614. Located on the corner of George Street this penthouse restaurant is a showcase of modern style and has a magnificent roof terrace with great views. Innovative award winning chef Tony Singh creates mouth watering dishes. This place is good for lunch or dinner or just some exotic drinks. 30-34 St. Andrew Square www.harveynichols.com. Located on the top floor of Harvey Nichols this fine dining restaurant has great views of the city skyline and Edinburgh Castle. The food is Scottish with Mediterranean influences. Great bar and extensive cocktail list. You can eat in the restaurant which is best to reserve or on a first come first served basis in the brasserie. 3 Hunter Square, 0131 220 4447. Established on the Isle of Arran this is the Edinburgh branch of Creelers seafood bistro. Located very near to Royal Mile Residence and offering fresh produce from the west coast of Scotland. Good selection of non-seafood dishes as well. Walking distance. 61-65 Rose Street, 0131 225 5979. Great for lunch or dinner this place specialises in mussels with a variety of different sauces. Oysters, scallops and prawns also feature. 209 Royal Mile, 0131 225 1793 www.jacksons-restaurant.co.uk. One of Edinburgh;s oldest restaurants, offering traditional French influenced cuisine and it is located right downstairs from the Royal Mile Residence. Walking distance. Green Door Steakhouse. 19 George IV Bridge, 0131 225 1740 This is the place to go for a big grill. Fabulous steaks which you can order by weight and lots of red wine to choose from. Modern surroundings and located in the heart of the Old Town. Walking distance. 41 Anchor Close, Cockburn Street, 0131 226 5145 Edinburgh;s best Mexican restaurant and its just round the corner. Great atmosphere, rocking salsa and all the classic Tex-Mex dishes to choose from. Watch out for the Marguerites! Mammas Pizza and Panzerotti. Grassmarket, 0131 225 6464 The best pizzas in the city are served at this bustling restaurant located in the grassmarket. They even do a haggis pizza! Great for all the family. 23 North Bridge, 0131 557 6411 An old favourite offering great pizza and pasta in modern surroundings. Walking distance. 19; 21 Dundas Street, 0131 557 1875. Fabulous Chinese, cantonese and sichuan style fare. You will not be disappointed, this place is always excellent and has a good wine list. Booking advisable. 8-10 Gloucester Street, 0131 2254804. Traditional Thai food served in a lovely little restaurant located in a quaint Georgian cottage. Dinner and good value lunches as well as a reasonably priced wine list. Printed from: http://www.royalmileresidence.co.uk/edinburgh_guide/restaurants

Travel through Old Town and the New Town of Edinburgh (actually 150 years old!). Taking in all the city centre attractions onboard a vintage open top bus. Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament and the Royal Mile are all located along the route. City Sightseeing Tour. Wind your way around the Old Town and past the world famous Edinburgh Castle. Travel along Princes Street and then pass by the Royal Palace of Holyrood and the Scottish Parliament. This is a real city centre tour from which you can hop off and hop on as you wish along the circuit. A great way to see the main attractions the city has to offer. Forth Bridges Bus and Boat Tour. Travel on open top bus from the city centre to South Queensferry and join the;Forth Belle; for a cruise under the famous Forth Railway bridge and around the island of Inchcolm. Return to Edinburgh city centre. Adult £15.00. This all inclusive Edinburgh attractions pass is a great way to save money if you want to visit several attractions. Free admission is offered to over 30 top city attractions including; Dynamic Earth, Camera Obscura, Ghost Tour, Murder Mystery Tour, The Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh Zoo, Hopetoun House, Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour, Mercat Royal Mile Tour, GlenKinchie Distillery, Lauriston Castle, all National Gallery Exhibitions and many more! You can choose between a 1, 2 or 3 day pass. The pass expires at midnight on the last day. Adult 1-Day £24.00. Adult 2-Day £36.00. Adult 3-Day £48.00. Child 1-Day £16.00. Child 2-Day £24.00. Child 3-Day £32.00. Highland Lochs, Glens and Whisky. Travel over Forth Road Bridge past Perth to Dunkeld, pause for a forest walk in Birnam Wood and see some of the tallest trees in Scotland. On to Pitlochry for lunch and a visit to a Single Malt Whisky Distillery. Continue along Loch Tay beneath the dramatic Ben Lawers to Killin, an area abundant with ancient stone circles. Journey back to Edinburgh through Rob Roy country passsing Stirling Castle. Departs 09.30am. Returns c. 19.00pm. Thursday, Friday Saturday all year. Adult £35.00. Child £32.00. Concession £32.00. Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands. Your tour passes through magnificent Glencoe where the Campbell clan massacred the MacDonald clan in 1692. Then on through Fort William and the;Great Glen; heading for Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. Stop for lunch and enjoy the wonderful scenery around Loch Ness, take a stroll or a local boat trip on the Loch. Return to Edinburgh via;Monarch of the Glen country and a stop in Pitlochry. Departs 08.15am. Returns c. 20.00pm. Every day, all year. Adult £39.00. Child £36.00. Concession £36.00. Loch Lomond National Park and Stirling Castle. Travel to Stirling Castle and visit the ancient stronghold where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned. Onward through the Trossachs National Park and pause for lunch at Aberfoyle. Then travel the drover;s road to Inversnaid on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond. Spend time by the loch or stroll a little along the West Highland Way in the footsteps of Rob Roy. Return to Edinburgh late afternoon. Departs 09.15am. Returns c. 18.00pm. Every day, all year. Adult £32.00. Child £29.00. Concession £29.00. The Da Vinci Code and Scottish Borders. Your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott;s View and then to the original Wallace Monument. Then on to explore Melrose Border Abbey the burial place of Robert the Bruce;s heart. Following lunch in Melrose make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in the;Da Vinci Code; and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the;Holy Grail;. From here you return to Edinburgh. Departs 10.00am. Returns c. 16.00pm. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, all year. Adult £28.00. Child £25.00. Concession £25.00. The Real Mary Kings Close. Take a walk through Edinburgh;s history. Mary King;s Close consists of a number of closes which were originally narrow streets with houses on either side. In 1753 the Burgh Council decided to build the Royal Exchange on this site. The lower stories and closes were retained as foundations for the new building. You can now walk along these ancient closes and examine the murky dwellings which are steeped in mystery. You will be guided through the underground closes by a guide dressed in character from the 18th century. Open 7 days with tour departures every 20 minutes from 10am and lasting around an hour. Remember to wear sturdy shoes! Child (Up to 16 years) £6.00. Try a traditional Scottish breakfast at the nearby Southern Cross Cafe (1 minute walk). Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the wonderful food at this stylish cafe. Full Scottish or vegetarian breakfast accompanied by fruit juice, tea or coffee and toast. Standard £8.95. Printed from: http://www.royalmileresidence.co.uk/rates/bookable_extras

After a day of business or pleasure unwind at the Escape Health Club which is free and complimentary to all our guests. Enjoy the heated swimming pool, 60 station gym, sauna, steam room, tropical showers and guest lounge. The club is only a minute's walk from your apartment and free towels are supplied at Escape reception. Escape offers a wide range of beauty and health treatments in their spa. These treatments are an additional cost. We recommend you book ahead to avoid disappointment, especially on weekends and holidays. For more information, give us a call on 0131 226 5155. Printed from: http://www.royalmileresidence.co.uk/about/escape_health_club_and_spa