So today I found myself in Musselburgh (in the physical rather than spiritual sense)…read more There was something quite unusual about standing eating an ice cream whilst I could see my breath, but it was a most satisfying experience. My folks had been here many times, but I'm brand new to the great Musselburgh ice cream wars, so I decided to try both of the village favourite parlours. Such indulgence, I know. To compare the two establishments is like choosing between a Lamborghini and a Maserati. Both are fabulous, but whilst the Maserati has a more subtle elegance, the Lambo is more "in your face". This was my experience with the ice cream flavours. The S. Luca ones were great, but definitely more light compared to the fuller flavour of DiRollo. I had a double cone with Peanut Butter Crunch (a smooth Peanut Butter Ice Cream with crunchy chocolate covered nut pieces) as well as the absolute standout Turkish Delight ice cream which was gorgeous. I'd never have thought Turkish Delight would go sooooo well with ice cream, but it was a winner. No matter which flag you fly in the ice cream war, Musselburgh can count itself very lucky to have two such fantastic parlours.

Years ago as a kid growing up in Musselburgh, one of the challenges thrown down in front of you…read morewould be - which ice cream do you like more, Luca's or Di Rollo's? Hands down, my response for the past 25 *cough cough* years has been Luca's. I wouldn't even sniff in the direction of Di Rollo's. But... you know what, time can change the old taste buds, and I can definitely say now that I have more than a little love for Di Rollo. It tastes creamier, I like the different flavours (raspberry ripple for the win! As is coconut). So now I tend to walk on the wild side, my opinions change, and I go against the tide of Luca's fans. Nom.

On one recent particularly hot work day, I decided to nip by Meadowberry on my lunch and treat…read moremyself to some frozen yoghurt. It's a small location with a few tables but is really setup for takeaway business. Situated right across from the Meadows, this works well. I had come out without my glasses and unfortunately they didn't have a printed menu so I was at a bit of a loss for what was on offer. It was only after I ordered a frozen yoghurt that I discovered that they have a non-dairy option which would have been a better choice. As has been said previously, they have only two flavours at a time with the option to mix. When I was in the options were plain (which I think is a standard) and banana. I opted for the plain and splurged on an oreo topping. The yoghurt was very tasty without being overly sugary - big plus. The small serving was ENORMOUS as well as being pricey (£2.75, I think?). I would have much preferred a smaller portion with a smaller price. All in all it was ok but I probably won't find myself itching to return - my recommendation would be to advertise their flavour of the day on their website or Facebook page, and to create a smaller and more wallet friendly serving size.

This place gave me a taste sensation. The pancakes were so perfectly cooked and the choice for the…read moretoppings was extensive. I loved the chic look to the place it was very pleasant. I had a very good cup of tea! 100% recommend this place:)

Tasty Scottish ice cream!…read more This is the best ice cream shop! They offer 40 flavors, and the shopkeep is super nice and friendly. I asked him for the Scottish ice cream experience as today was my last day in Scotland. He told me about flavors that he had from different regions of Scotland, and the ice creams that have won prizes in Scotland. I went with his recommendation of lemon honey and it did not disappoint! I also ordered vanilla. It was a perfect combo. The ice cream tastes so good! I wish I had this shop close to my house! This place is awesome because it is owned and operated by Scottish locals. The shop also offers smaller Scottish treats. We purchased Scottish butter cookies to take home with us. This was the best ice cream shop. The ice cream was so fresh! They also offer dairy free choices. Don't be afraid to ask questions and recommendations based on your palate. Stop by here if you're craving some Scottish ice cream.

What a great find for us! We happened to stop for a quick breakfast around the corner from this…read moregelateria which was closed when we arrived. But we knew we would be driving back that way later on in the day so we made a point to come back and are we glad we did! There were so many flavor options to chose from! The line can get long but like other reviews stated it moves quickly. There's a QR code you can scan that brings up the flavors so you can have a look before getting to the counter. We ended up getting classic strawberry and a cardamom flavor. Both were so creamy and delicious. There's plenty of tables in the shop but also some cute benches out front on the nice days! Would come again if we happened to be in the area and encourage others to try this great gelateria

We visited Jannetta's on a February Saturday and it was bustling. Lovely bright inside with plenty…read moreof seating, plenty of servers and an amazing array of gelato flavours. Very nice and very difficult not to end up there on a daily basis.

Magnificent sculpture of Sir Walter Scott is the largest monument to a writer in the world. He…read moresits in the Princes Street Garden . Tours are available during the week.

Not open 24/7. Sunday early. Nobody there. Good for you, but update your hours. Lovely setting.read more

Creamy, delicious, local ice cream shop with a nice side view of the Edinburgh Castle. Depends when…read moreyou go, there's a small queue outside this tiny shop that only allows six people inside at a time. The shop workers are really friendly, providing flavor recommendations if you can't make up your mind. The cherry in cream flavor was amazing.

I had my sights on this place during my visit to Edinburgh but I only managed to get it on my final…read moreday before my flight back. This place is right by The Vennel so it was a convenient location on my midday stroll. I first walked by and there was maybe 10 people in line so I decided to get it after visiting The Vennel. On my way back there were only 3 people ahead of me so great timing to enjoy delicious gelato in the cold but clear skies overlooking the castle. And I did just that. I was torn between the Salted Caramel and the Pistachio and I knew I couldn't finish 2 full scoops. The worker saw the indecision painted all over my face and recommended the Pistachio since it was a limited item. So I went with that. To my surprise she also included a large spoonful of the Salted Caramel just so I can try it too! Such a nice gesture. So there I was enjoying the creamy, delicious gelato sitting on a bench just across from Mary's Milk Bar. All the while indulging and soaking in the magnificent view of the castle and the very tasty gelato :)

It's hot and we all love a few scoops of enticing and luscious ice cream. So I went to check out…read moreScoopz. It's quite a small place conveniently located in Old Town near the Peartree pub. The interior reminds me of a 50's coffee place with red leather seats. I got a scoop of Banoffe. It tasted quite sweet. Yes Yes ,all ice cream is sweet, but there is a differentiation of good and luscious tastes. This taste was good and I can recommend this place for ice cream. They have quite a good assortment to choose from and you get served cups and cones, whatever rocks your boat! They also do pancakes and milkshakes, so I will definitely be back! Prices vary, but are definitely affordable. Enjoy!

Yup I was torn about giving this place 3 or 4 stars... Think it's probably 3.75! Great concept, all…read morethe sweets & chocolates to choose from & mix with whatever ice-cream, waffle, pancake combination you desire! I'd actually walked past this place numerous times in the past few weeks and simply hadn't spotted it - nothing eye catching about it and the interior felt more tacky then vintage. Now I'm fussy about ice-cream (living in Italy for 2years has turned my into a bit of an ice-cream snob) so I wouldn't call this good ice-cream at all. However once blended into a shake with your favourite chocolatey treat - it did taste pretty good! If you're feeling like having a bit of guilty chocolate / sweet junk food - then this is definitely the place to go!

Amazing icecream! I know I've previously expressed my disappointment at the limited opening times…read moreand I stand by this, Wendy's needs more adult friendly opening times. I think we'd all flock in after dinner looking to appease our sweet tooth- good for us and good for business (and good for our dentist!) It's a quaint little shop that does some funky flavours of icecream. Take away tubs (three scoops) is £4 which is a total bargain in my view, especially when it's made by the lovely Wendy herself. Taster spoons are a good mouthful and the changes in flavours will make me ever curious about what concoction is hot on the shelf today. Since there doesn't appear to be an appropriate time for us working grown ups to go during the work week, I'd reccomend just taking the day off work to hang here instead.

To begin with, don't let the name of the cafe confuse you... yes, it IS a dairy with great ice…read morecream... but it also serves food, including sandwiches, scones, tea, and breakfast (i've uploaded a pic of the menu). Yelp has rejected my recommendation of calling it Scottish Food or a Cafe and has kept it listed simply as Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt (neither of which I've tried here yet). There is some good food in Perth even though you may have to pay a bit more for it than you would in the bigger cities of Scotland. But just outside Perth, you find some farm shops with some incredible locally sourced food. Stewart Tower Dairy is one of these. Most people would have found this place either by word of mouth or from signs on the A9. I actually discovered this place whilst road biking with a friend. And wow.... so glad I know about Stewart Tower. I have only stopped here on my bike rides and they're very welcoming to cyclists, even sweaty ones. The staff here are super friendly. They also have a nice shop inside with local and/or gourmet foods. Most of the time I have had just a pot of tea with a scone. I have learnt recently to ask for the Tea Pigs Everyday blend. It's even better than the regular house blend, so I would recommend trying that or one of the other specialty teas. On another stop, I was trying to decide whether or not to push through and have a late lunch at home or whether I should have lunch at Stewart Tower Dairy.... AND... maybe I gave in and had lunch there. This was partly to do with the fact that the menu had minestrone that day, and I definitely didn't have homemade soup at my flat. So I had to have it. And I ordered a Coronation Chicken sandwich to go along with it, served on malted brown bread. It was SOOO good. I often feel like Coronation Chicken is a good test run for sandwiches for any cafe, and I wasn't disappointed. So... my advice is as followed: if you're in Perth and have a car, then there are two places you should check out. Stewart Tower Dairy is one of them. And you won't be disappointed. It's about a 10-15 minute drive out of town. And if you happen to have just biked through Little Glenshee, then reward yourself with a scone, tray bake or some ice cream. No need to push through and bike home without a break ;) Oh and did I mention they have goats and lambs for the kids to see outside? So bring the kids, but maybe not on your bike.

Once in a while we all deserve a wee treat yes? Well Stewart Tower is a wonderful place to…read moreexperience that treat. Multiple winner of the Royal Highland Show Ice Cream prize. Cute flavours such as "Moo" all homemade. They also serve soup and other wholesome snacks. Loads of parking, taste of the country and all thats great about Scotland. Staff are helpful friendly and know how to smile :) You haven't been? Why not? My advice: Go soon as you will not be disappointed!

Wonderful place. Tucked away in the heart of Musselburgh, a coffee shop that captures the town's…read morecharacter. A one off. Excellent quality coffee, better than anything you will find nearby by. Fresh food and pastries. Cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Great staff will make you feel at home. Make it your local.