Silverknowes golf course is in an excellent position down by the River Forth. It is a bit of a trek…read morefrom the centre of Edinburgh. The course itself is a mixture of interesting and extremely dull holes. It has a tendency to get water logged in some of the lower holes. It boasts I think what is the longest par 5 in Edinburgh. Views of the River Forth and Fife beyond are stunning.

I count myself quite lucky to live just a hop-skip away from Harrison Park. In the year since I…read moremoved to Edinburgh, I've been fortunate enough to see the changing of the seasons take place in this lovely green space. From spotting nearby hills crested with snow, to the early spring buds and blossoms on the trees along the canal, to the numerous barbecues and people luxuriating in the summer sun. It's autumn once more, and the yellowing trees are truly a sight to see on a brisk autumn day. Harrison Park may not be huge like the Meadows, but it makes up for it by being connected directly onto the Union Canal, where you can walk, cycle, or run your heart out along the water. There's two different sections, West and East, one of which is normally full of sportsy folks doing their thing, and the other full of children on the playground and the prettiest dogs you ever did see stretching their legs on the green. It's well-paved and well-manicured, and just has a bit more of that community feeling to it than the bustling Meadows does. If you find yourself in the area on a nice day, Harrison Park is definitely worth a wander!

I live close to Harrison Park and I usually find myself wandering over here when the sun comes out…read moreas I have no back garden. It It's a pretty community area, in the middle of a residential area, just off the canal but is quiet and peaceful and well maintained. It is a huge space - not on the same scale as The Meadows. This is probably why I like it as I find The Meadows huge but also pretty crowded on sunny days when I just want to sprawl out and have my own space. There are two large sections, separated by a path and some tree's and a kids play park. The pack is used by runners, mum's with kids, sunbathers and dog walkers and it is easy enough to find your own little space with no one overlapping. Tree's around the side of the park provide shade on sunny days, but lots of open sunny spots. Margiotta's is just along the road and perfect for picking up supplies on sunny days. So Harrison Park, I salute you as my 'outdoor office' and saviour on sunny days :-)

We walked here from our AirBnB and it was a hike but there are tons of bus stops around, which we…read moretook back. A large expanse of a beach with restaurants around and tons of good sea shells and sea glass to choose from. Tons of dogs around so this is a good spot to come on a warm day for a picnic.

This used to be a real dirty and messy beach according to the locals, now the local council have…read morespecialist equipment to sift the beach of 70% of the rubbish left behind by the beach goers it is sad in a way as when you leave you see that the bins are half empty and the beach is full of rubbish at the end of the day. I saw a lot of nails and deadly spikes left behind by barbeques and people playing volley ball. This place gets real busy at the weekend, and warm days with cafe's nearby selling ice cream and cold drinks. Sadly there is nothing grand here as the tacky amusement arcade's have moved in.

Nice place, more quiet than the bowling in fountainpark It…read morealso has a pool table, air hockey table and more. The good: Nice staff, £1 per game promotion between 4pm and 7pm, but as it is a special please check in advance. Renting of shoes adds another £1. So we each had two games and shoes for £3, bargain!! The bad: So many things went wrong with the Bowling computer.. Ok, things happen. But maybe once. We at least had 5 issues. Several times somebody only had 1 throw instead of two. Also the 'arm' that picks up the pins and puts them back for the second throw knocked pins over several times (we were on on lane 5). Especially frustrating if someone almost throws a Spare and then there is no last pin! Also only 3 seats per lane which is way too few! Because of the wonderful price when the special is on, I am still giving it 3 stars, although I would give 2.5 if it was possible. But I would be not happy if I had paid full!

Better value for money than the Fountain Park bowling. If…read moreyou book on line, you can get £13 for 1 hour lane hire for up to 6 people plus £1 for shoe hire. Free parking is always good. It is a little less fancy than the other bowling, but does the job and we always have a nice time here.

Despite living in the area for a long time, I kept forgetting this park was nearby. However, a new…read morejob means I get the chance to walk through it every day now, and I'm enjoying it thoroughly! It's big, lots of well tended grass to laze, blether, read, play and BBQ on (I'm not sure if that's allowed or not by the way, but I counted 3 tonight and nobody seemed fussed!), 2 good play-parks for the kids and dogs seem to like it too! There are plenty of paths through the park leading to Bonnington and Leith Walk, but there are also a few secluded areas too (which I'd steer clear of late evenings and early mornings!) The only thing missing is a wee ice cream van but, that aside, 'park-life' is alive, and well, in Pilrig and you should definitely check it out some time!

As BBQ season creeps closer, this park will be our new back garden. So far I have only walked…read morethrough it but my thoughts so far are that some of the people that loiter there are pretty questionable. However, the grass is very green and grassy, there is a nice little play park and it seems fairly quiet which is nice compared to the Meadows. I will update my review once we have a BBQ on a sunny day, but for now it seems a very promising location for soaking up those two days of Scottish summer we get.

This is quite a small beach with lots of shells, it is quiet therefore more peaceful than the…read morepopular Portobello beach. There are toilets and snack van and the beautiful Fisherrrow harbour to see all the boats. Great for the kids!

Lovely beach with 1st class facilities. Clean toilet block, easy parking and an excellent food van…read more It has a real local feel about it. I take my dogs and have never seen dog mess left anywhere. It's probably down to the plentiful bins which are well located and emptied regularly. The only downside is the usual rubbish not picked up by some people. Beer cans, barbecues and packaging are all to noticeable. It's a shame but doesn't spoil the place overall. I love it there.

A small hike my friend took me on, it didn't look like much when we started but the higher you get,…read morethe better it gets. Once we reached the top, we were treated to a GORGEOUS view of Arthur's Seat. I almost cried because of how beautiful it was. We then laid in the grass and I am not exaggerating when I say it is the best grass i have EVER laid on. The grass was so soft and warm. I still remember it so well, it saddens me to think I might never feel grass that soft and warm again. All other grass now pales in comparaison. Sigh.

If you're looking for a fantastic view over the city and a walk in peaceful surroundings this is a…read moregreat choice. It's a little bit further to get to from the centre, as apposed to Calton Hill, Salisbury Crags or Arthurs Seat so you may need to walk to get there or catch a bus. It's still worth it though! Take a flask or a bite to eat and enjoy a seat on one of the benches or lay out on the grass. Make sure you explore round the hill as there is a very nice walk through the trees. Don / www.edinburghphotowalks.com

I'm not a golfer, so excuse the lack of technical knowledge here. I am, however, a student and…read morealways out on pub golf nights. Thus, I've been in here a few times for inspiration - but never bought anything because it's quite pricey. They sell all your typical golf needs - clothes, putters, shoes etc etc. It's your one-stop-golf shop! the staff are really friendly too, I always feel quite bad for looking around and not buying. They must have cottoned on by now, surely. Overall, if you need inspiration or if you want something golf-related, this is your place!!

If you need anything golf related, the Rose Street Golf Shop is the place to go. Situated in the…read morecentre of Rose Street, the Golf Shop is right in the centre of the city and it is just around the corner from the main shopping street in Edinburgh, Princes Street, and so it is a convenient place to reach. I am not really that into golfing, but one of my friends love it (probably borderline obsessed with it) and he is always raving about this store and so I came with him one time, and I have to say, I absolutely loved this store. It sells absolutely everything you could ever require in order to play golf. They sell the clubs, balls, clothes, shoes, bags, hats and a vast range of golfing accessories. I will admit that I was pretty tempted to buy a women's golfing jumper as it looked beautiful and soft, but I restrained myself! The staff in the Golf Shop are really friendly and welcoming and are incredibly knowledgeable about everything relating to golf, and so no matter what your question is, these guys will be able to answer it. Rose Street Golf Shop is a little gem of a store, and you don't have to be a golfing enthusiast to appreciate it.