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Neighborhood: Broughton & Calton

Lying where grandiose New Town townhouses give way to malls and utilitarian housing, Broughton and Calton have long been transitional neighborhoods with a mixed identity. It’s here that Edinburgh’s gay village found a home in the 1980s. But gay culture is anything but overt along bustling epicenter Broughton Street; even if polished pubs, hip bistros, smart delis and art galleries all speak of affluent good taste. The top of Leith Walk is more ragged. This major thoroughfare boasts a famously gritty gay club, as well as a strip of good Indian restaurants. Regal Georgian and Victorian townhouses preside over largely deserted streets in Calton, where only the occasional restaurant or hotel brings much life. Even so, a steady trickle of idlers and picnickers pass by to climb Calton Hill for its wide-open lawns, wonderful city views, and curious monuments – an Athenian-style temple among them.

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Restaurants

1,986 within 3 miles

Howies Waterloo Place

4,049

0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • European • Contemporary • Healthy

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh

248

0.1 miAmerican • European • British

The Haggis Box

160

0.2 mi$ • Cafe • Healthy • Scottish

Zest Restaurant

850

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Bangladeshi

Burgers and Beers Grillhouse

4,026

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • British • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options

@pizza Royal Mile

331

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Pizza • Mediterranean • Healthy

Number One at The Balmoral

1,921

385 ft$$$$ • International • European • British

Tempting Tattie

236

0.2 mi$ • Fast Food • British • Scottish

The Piper's Rest Public House

677

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub

La Locanda Italian Edinburgh

1,090

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • British • Wine Bar

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Attractions

495 within 6 miles

Union Canal

3

97 ftScenic Walking Areas

Lago Lomond

4

97 ftBodies of Water

General Register House

39

178 ftHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings

Edinburgh iCentre

78

0.1 miVisitor Centers

Old Calton Burial Ground

91

476 ftCemeteries

Edinburgh Waverley Station

264

0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

ScotlandsPeople Centre

35

362 ftLibraries • History Museums

Scottish-American Soldiers Monument

11

496 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Duke of Wellington

40

0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

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Linsay G

Edinburgh, UK8 contributions

lovely, unusual variety of Scottish gift items

Apr 2014 • Solo

This is a small social enterprise which displays the work of independent craft makers and artists who work in Scotland. There is a wide variety of things from candles to photographs to jewellery. All very competitively priced.

Written April 28, 2014

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Becca_G95

Edinburgh, UK1 contribution

Very Unique Store

May 2014 • Solo

I was looking for a necklace for myself but wanted something different, that no one else had. I found a lovely necklace at ICE and i loved it. The staff were all very kind and helpful and it's great to know that everything was handmade in Scotland by independent artists. Thank you ICE.

Written May 31, 2014

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Kate K

Edinburgh, UK1 contribution

Just bought perfect birthday gift for my friend

May 2014 • Solo

I was looking for unusual and chunky necklace for a friend. Found it with no problem in the store. I buy all birthday gifts here. Very helpfull service in store as well.

Written May 22, 2014

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Andrea G

Edinburgh, UK7 contributions

Gifts at all prices, handmade in Scotland

Dec 2013 • Solo

ICE was a real find for me and makes a welcome change from so many other 'Scottish goods' outlets. The products on sale are beautiful, original and often quirky in a good way and the fact they sell products at all prices makes the shop inviting. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about what they sell but are happy for you to just browse.

Written May 20, 2014

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Piotr R

Edinburgh, UK1 contribution

Unique items made in Scotland

Apr 2014 • Solo

If you are looking for something unique, that is the place you must visit ! I always wanted to buy a painting of Edinburgh, but I did not want to have something which is available in every single store with the scottish gifts etc. I wanted to have something special and unique and I found it in ICE.
Thank you!

Written May 10, 2014

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