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Rainy Edinburgh, on purpose
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Rainy Edinburgh, on purpose

The case for going in October. Cosy bars, dim cafés.

Edinburgh's marketing is built around the Fringe. The actual best month is October.

Eilidh Campbell

Bookshop owner · Edinburgh

Runs an independent bookshop in Stockbridge.

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LovecrumbsBakerie

Lovecrumbs

155 W Port, Edinburgh

Open at ten. The Victoria sponge is the move.

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Royal Botanic GardenPark

Royal Botanic Garden

Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh

Sunday walk in the glasshouses.

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The Bow BarBar

The Bow Bar

80 W Bow, Edinburgh

Late afternoon, fire on, no music.

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TimberyardRestaurant

Timberyard

10 Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh

Walking distance from the Bow.

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Prestonfield HouseHotel

Prestonfield House

Priestfield Rd, Edinburgh

Cab to Prestonfield, sleep with the curtains open.

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