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Our favorite places to eat

  • Indian – Ignite/Slumdog Indian
  • Nepalese – Everest
  • Mexican – Taco Libre/Tortilla
  • Italian – Locanda de Gusti
  • Scottish – Howie’s / the Kitchin
  • Pizza – Pizzaria 1926
  • Kebab – The Schwarma House/Shish Edinburgh
  • Coffee – Artisan roast/Brewlab/Kilimanjaro coffee
  • Hot Chocolate – Haute Dolci/Uplands Roast
  • Sunday lunch – The Antiquary Bar
  • Shawarma – Mr Shawarma
  • Burger – Bread Meets Bread
  • Canadian – Down the Hatch
  • French – Chez Jules
  • Thai – Blue Rapa
  • Junk – Edinburgh Street Food
  • Steak – Chop House
  • Brunch – Victor Hugo
  • Ice cream – Alandas Gelato

Our favorite places to study

  • Main UoE Library (5th floor is for Master’s students only)
  • Moray House Library
  • Levels
  • Pleasance Café
  • School of Law Library
  • Richmond place common room

 

Our favorite Edinburgh experiences

  • Arthur’s seat hike & St. Margaret’s Loch
  • Prince’s St. Gardens
  • George St. shopping
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Pub quizzes
  • Calton Hill
  • Portobello beach
  • Weekend trip to the Highlands
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Greyfriar’s Kirkyard
  • Underground walking tour
  • Stroll through the Meadows
  • Blackford Hill
  • Pentland Hills
  • Dean Village
  • Water of Leith

 

Our advice to new students

  • Be patient with yourself! Returning to or continuing your studies can be a big transition.
  • Be prepared and check deadlines ahead of time.
  • Work hard but keep relaxed.
  • Study early and be prepared for self-studying.
  • Bring a strong umbrella and wellies.
  • Read as much as you can.

 

Map of Holyrood Campus

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