@Simon Mountney How about Newhaven, perhaps combining it with Granton? I'm thinking that might be interesting as the tram extension will soon be completed to Newhaven and Granton is undergoing a redevelopment so I feel people will be curious to know what's there and tempted to visit.
Read about James Tytler who lived in a large house where Tytler Gardens is, he was the first person in the UK to fly a hot air balloon, his first attempt went very wrong. He also co-wrote the encyclopedia among many other crazy things he did. You can see some of the statues from his garden in the walls of Waverly park (street). Look up past the modern buildings on the left. One of them is Chopin the Polish composer, (who lived on warriston crescent for a short time back in the 19th century). The video actually starts at the arts quarter where they have painted a mural of Tytler's hot air balloon.
These are really great videos, I often find myself pausing and going through the map to check what’s around and where things are. It just makes me wish a bit more that I lived there ! I think it’s definitely good to accentuate, though, there’s more to Edinburgh than the Royal Mile for tourists.
I remember watching Eat Your Kimchi neighbourhood guides back in the days, and how they led me to places in Seoul that I probably wouldn't visit otherwise - Edinburgh is obviously a lot smaller and more easy to explore, but it always surprises me how certain areas fly under the radar. And I think we'll only be delving deeper into the lesser known areas in the future!
I always learn so much from you Kakibot girl! We are coming to Scotland this Monday! So looking forward to our trip and visiting Edinburgh and the surrounding borderlands!
Last year we stayed at Royal Terrace for the first half of our honeymoon (second half was Skye!) and wandered a bit in Abbeyhill too, it's gorgeous! The Regent is a really cozy and cute place with good cider, we loved it too :) You just made my day - it's cold and windy here in Hungary now, and I'm a bit sick - much better! Thank you Kat :)
Read about James Tytler who lived in a large house where Tytler Gardens is, he was the first person in the UK to fly a hot air balloon, his first attempt went very wrong. He was also co writer of the encyclopedia among many other crazy things he did. You can see some of the statues from his garden in the walls of Waverly park (street). Look up past the modern buildings on the left. One of them is Chopin the polish composer, (who lived on warriston crescent for a short time) back in the 19th century. The video actually starts where they art quarter have painted a mural of Tytler's hot air balloon.
Last summer we stayed at a place just off Abbey Lane and the A1. Absolutely loved that area! So glad you noted the Red Kite cafe because that was where we had breakfast on day one. Such a great place. We also like to get reusable shopping bags from stores we visit, so we brought a couple of bags back from Sainsbury’s at the Meadowbank. Thanks for this video!
Loved this video, I didn't even know about the global foods hidden behind Sainsbury's! Thanks so much for sharing my work and letting me contribute to the video, it was so fun!😊
So glad to see the next in this series!!! Been hoping it would continue after the month by month in Edi was completed. Excited to see the next one!!! 😊
A lovely video! Thank you so much! Although Bruntsfield has very fond memories for me I know nothing about Abbeyhill and am so impressed by what you've shown us! I never realized there were so many independent eateries! I associate Meadowbank with the sports centre and shopping precinct but not a lot else so this video has been a real eye opener! And I love the night shots! So atmospheric! Thanks again! 🤗
I love this! My husband and I are wanting to move to Edinburgh and I'd like to know about Stockbridge. Also if you could do a video about the latin places or community in Edinburgh that would be great; I'm Colombian and my husband is British so I'm scared I'll feel super lonely there. Thank you so much for your content! I really like it :)
Stockbridge is next on the list! Unfortunately these videos are super time and money demanding so it’s taking me a long time to get it together 🫥 but I’m hoping to have it out sometime in September.)
LOVED this one Kat! I think I walked trough some of these places when I decided to walk from the city center down to Portobello Beach! It was nice to see a different part of the city! 🤗
Last November I stayed at West Norton Place - beside this new building site at Montrose Terrace. To fell in love for this area was really hard for me .. 😂 There were constant noise the whole stay, and I left the apartment as often and long I could. 🤪 But some day in the future I would give it another try.
Yes unfortunately Abbeyhill can be both picturesque and small neighbourhoodsy but also a total student accommodation development nightmare! In our last flat in the area, we "lucked out" and ended up living right next to a massive development for about 3 out of 5 years 🥲
Hey there busy bee! Great content and we are loving the Bee Role in this video! Next time you are in the neighbourhood you should pop into our little shop, We're only 2 minutes from Support the Makers!
Hiii! I’m so sorry I didn’t make it all the way down to yours! I’m sure I’ll be able to sneak you into one of my future videos because your honey is THE BEST! Still got some hot toddy honey stashed away from Christmas!
Lovely video,food looks amazing ,mouth watering😋😋.. Frida Khalo card 4:12🙂 what was the cool background music🎶 Pat Methany?!.. thanks for the fun tour of these hidden gems of beautiful Edinburgh. ✨️💙🤍
Got a quite significant Wes Anderson vibes with the fotography and edition of your video, chef kiss work undoubtly! Your content adds even more excitement to my goals, you seem pretty unique, never stop doing what you enjoy! (:
Really good video. Great content. I did notice your friend sounds like she's from America, maybe? LOVED the shops, and when I went to Meadowbank I looked for a place to end up renting so we'll see what happens.
I’ve been to Abbeyhill/Easter Road a lot but today we walked down there again and went into Red Kite for coffee. Coffee itself didn’t blow me away but the vegan cookie was amazing. I wondered though why you didn’t review the Safari Lounge as it was one of the first “hipster” places to open in the area?
One thing you missed! If you take the footpath behind the big Sainsbury's, you'll come across the new(ish) premises for Edinburgh Tool Library. A great little resource for all of the tools you really need maybe once every couple of years.
I will be here in October and I was wondering if you can do a video about where to find gluten free foods? The food itself looks amazing, I worry that I'll be limited. Thank you so much!!
Nice video, but a little bit of constructive criticism. 0:12 - "Hard to pinpoint & We weren't too sure where to start" Abbeyhill got it's name due to it's proximity to Holyrood Abbey. Starting the video in front of the Abbey and then walking along the various "Abbey" named streets would be logical.
Hmmmmm I think places like Red Kite and Art & vintage will be able to cater to your tea needs! I know Red Kite stocks tea from Rosevear, who are a great little local tea brand. Personally I love the milky oolong - tastes like white tea, smells like condensed milk! ☕️
I have lived here for 4 years and still learned something new
We loved our time in Abeyhill, but there's lots more to visit in Edinburgh! Where would you like us to go next? :)
@Simon Mountney How about Newhaven, perhaps combining it with Granton? I'm thinking that might be interesting as the tram extension will soon be completed to Newhaven and Granton is undergoing a redevelopment so I feel people will be curious to know what's there and tempted to visit.
Read about James Tytler who lived in a large house where Tytler Gardens is, he was the first person in the UK to fly a hot air balloon, his first attempt went very wrong. He also co-wrote the encyclopedia among many other crazy things he did. You can see some of the statues from his garden in the walls of Waverly park (street). Look up past the modern buildings on the left. One of them is Chopin the Polish composer, (who lived on warriston crescent for a short time back in the 19th century). The video actually starts at the arts quarter where they have painted a mural of Tytler's hot air balloon.
Stockbridge oulld be. Good
I'm staying in Abbeyhill for the first time this week. Your recommendations have been brilliant. Great neighborhood!
These are really great videos, I often find myself pausing and going through the map to check what’s around and where things are. It just makes me wish a bit more that I lived there ! I think it’s definitely good to accentuate, though, there’s more to Edinburgh than the Royal Mile for tourists.
I remember watching Eat Your Kimchi neighbourhood guides back in the days, and how they led me to places in Seoul that I probably wouldn't visit otherwise - Edinburgh is obviously a lot smaller and more easy to explore, but it always surprises me how certain areas fly under the radar. And I think we'll only be delving deeper into the lesser known areas in the future!
I always learn so much from you Kakibot girl! We are coming to Scotland this Monday! So looking forward to our trip and visiting Edinburgh and the surrounding borderlands!
Absolutely lovely video, I felt very inspired, can’t wait for the next neighbourhood :)
Thank you! Things will only get easier and more fun to shoot as summer rolls in! .)
Last year we stayed at Royal Terrace for the first half of our honeymoon (second half was Skye!) and wandered a bit in Abbeyhill too, it's gorgeous! The Regent is a really cozy and cute place with good cider, we loved it too :) You just made my day - it's cold and windy here in Hungary now, and I'm a bit sick - much better! Thank you Kat :)
Glad this video could give you 20 minutes of distraction from feeling under the weather! Hope you’re better soon!
I will be back in Edinburgh in the beginning of August and have added this to the list of areas to explore further! Thanks for the recommendations!
Read about James Tytler who lived in a large house where Tytler Gardens is, he was the first person in the UK to fly a hot air balloon, his first attempt went very wrong. He was also co writer of the encyclopedia among many other crazy things he did. You can see some of the statues from his garden in the walls of Waverly park (street). Look up past the modern buildings on the left. One of them is Chopin the polish composer, (who lived on warriston crescent for a short time) back in the 19th century. The video actually starts where they art quarter have painted a mural of Tytler's hot air balloon.
I love the B-rolls! Not that I'm not already in love with this city but it just adds a touch of romance and ✨
I'm going to Edinburgh in a few days, I can't wait to visit all the palces you show us in your videos! Thank you for all that! ^^
Yussss... hope you made this a long enough trip for proper deep dive explorations! .)
A Lidl is being added to the Meadowbank shopping centre. In a couple of the units vacated by TK Maxx.
And a Home
Bargins has opened as well.
Last summer we stayed at a place just off Abbey Lane and the A1. Absolutely loved that area! So glad you noted the Red Kite cafe because that was where we had breakfast on day one. Such a great place. We also like to get reusable shopping bags from stores we visit, so we brought a couple of bags back from Sainsbury’s at the Meadowbank. Thanks for this video!
Totally changed since I was a kid in the 70’s. Unbelievable 😂
I can only imagine! This is where I lived when I first moved here 13 years ago and even in just over a decade it has changed completely 🤯
Loved this video, I didn't even know about the global foods hidden behind Sainsbury's! Thanks so much for sharing my work and letting me contribute to the video, it was so fun!😊
You in the daffodils is just peak spring time cuteness!
So glad to see the next in this series!!! Been hoping it would continue after the month by month in Edi was completed. Excited to see the next one!!! 😊
I lived there for six months in the 1990s before I moved to Morningside. Thanks for the memories!
A lovely video! Thank you so much! Although Bruntsfield has very fond memories for me I know nothing about Abbeyhill and am so impressed by what you've shown us! I never realized there were so many independent eateries! I associate Meadowbank with the sports centre and shopping precinct but not a lot else so this video has been a real eye opener! And I love the night shots! So atmospheric! Thanks again! 🤗
So glad you enjoyed it and hopefully got inspired to explore the area! .)
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I love this! My husband and I are wanting to move to Edinburgh and I'd like to know about Stockbridge. Also if you could do a video about the latin places or community in Edinburgh that would be great; I'm Colombian and my husband is British so I'm scared I'll feel super lonely there. Thank you so much for your content! I really like it :)
Stockbridge is next on the list! Unfortunately these videos are super time and money demanding so it’s taking me a long time to get it together 🫥 but I’m hoping to have it out sometime in September.)
@@Kakibot thank you! No worries, we’re very grateful you take the time to make the videos and understand it can take some time ☺️
I enjoyed this video as I like neighbourhoods that are not inundated w tourists. Thank you!
Love your music.....
Best music selection ever.
LOVED this one Kat! I think I walked trough some of these places when I decided to walk from the city center down to Portobello Beach! It was nice to see a different part of the city! 🤗
That’s quite the walk! Abbeyhill is a good last coffee pit stop before embarking on a beach journey like that isn’t it!
Perfect, I am staying in Meadow bank right now ! I am trying all these places. Yay
Jealous! Will need to know which ones have become your favourites!
This is great, I've been walking around the area recently and it has come up a lot in terms of cafes, independent shops, etc.
Last November I stayed at West Norton Place - beside this new building site at Montrose Terrace. To fell in love for this area was really hard for me .. 😂 There were constant noise the whole stay, and I left the apartment as often and long I could. 🤪 But some day in the future I would give it another try.
Yes unfortunately Abbeyhill can be both picturesque and small neighbourhoodsy but also a total student accommodation development nightmare!
In our last flat in the area, we "lucked out" and ended up living right next to a massive development for about 3 out of 5 years 🥲
this video looks amazing, I love all the shots ❤
Thank you! ♥︎
Hey there busy bee! Great content and we are loving the Bee Role in this video!
Next time you are in the neighbourhood you should pop into our little shop, We're only 2 minutes from Support the Makers!
Hiii! I’m so sorry I didn’t make it all the way down to yours! I’m sure I’ll be able to sneak you into one of my future videos because your honey is THE BEST! Still got some hot toddy honey stashed away from Christmas!
Cool video 😊
Another great video ☺️
Lovely video,food looks amazing ,mouth watering😋😋.. Frida Khalo card 4:12🙂
what was the cool background music🎶 Pat Methany?!.. thanks for the fun tour of these hidden gems of beautiful Edinburgh. ✨️💙🤍
Got a quite significant Wes Anderson vibes with the fotography and edition of your video, chef kiss work undoubtly! Your content adds even more excitement to my goals, you seem pretty unique, never stop doing what you enjoy! (:
Now you just made me want to make a full on Wes Andersony video about Edinburgh 👀
@@Kakibot that could be a great innovation and a more cinematic experience hehe
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!
I like that park along London Road. I pass it on the way to Twelve Triangles, which you discovered!
Really good video. Great content. I did notice your friend sounds like she's from America, maybe? LOVED the shops, and when I went to Meadowbank I looked for a place to end up renting so we'll see what happens.
She is! And thank you for the kind words .)
❤Edinburgh
I want to try the scones and pastries so bad 🤤
I’ve been to Abbeyhill/Easter Road a lot but today we walked down there again and went into Red Kite for coffee. Coffee itself didn’t blow me away but the vegan cookie was amazing. I wondered though why you didn’t review the Safari Lounge as it was one of the first “hipster” places to open in the area?
One thing you missed! If you take the footpath behind the big Sainsbury's, you'll come across the new(ish) premises for Edinburgh Tool Library. A great little resource for all of the tools you really need maybe once every couple of years.
Huh! That’s a cool tip! I always thought the tool library was Leith based!
Stockbridge
I will be here in October and I was wondering if you can do a video about where to find gluten free foods? The food itself looks amazing, I worry that I'll be limited. Thank you so much!!
Helloooo! I have already made one about gluten-free eats, you can find it here: czcams.com/video/KlRvmfuP9P8/video.html ✨
@@Kakibot thank you! i did see it right after i commented 🤭 thank you so much for responding, your videos are the greatest!
Wish I could go to these places but it'd break the bank just buying the bus ticket these days nevermind actually going to Edinburgh.
Nice video, but a little bit of constructive criticism. 0:12 - "Hard to pinpoint & We weren't too sure where to start"
Abbeyhill got it's name due to it's proximity to Holyrood Abbey. Starting the video in front of the Abbey and then walking along the various "Abbey" named streets would be logical.
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I rent a room in Abeyhill, can you suggest me places for a good tea ? I do not drink coffee ;) thank
Hmmmmm I think places like Red Kite and Art & vintage will be able to cater to your tea needs! I know Red Kite stocks tea from Rosevear, who are a great little local tea brand. Personally I love the milky oolong - tastes like white tea, smells like condensed milk! ☕️
London Road/ Easter Road be a main battleground for Football Casuals
Maybe 30 years ago. I've lived in the area for more than a decade and never seen serious violence on match days.