EdinburghLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• TescoMost common
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• Sainsbury'sCentral staple
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• LidlValue choice
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• AldiValue choice
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• MorrisonsFull shop
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• AsdaOuter areas
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• M&S FoodhallQuality convenience
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• WaitrosePremium shop
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• Tesco ExpressMost visible
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• Sainsbury's LocalCentral reliable
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• Co-op FoodNeighbourhood staple
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• Scotmid Co-operativeLocal fixture
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• PremierLate essentials
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• SPARQuick stops
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• BootsMost trusted
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• Well PharmacyNHS prescriptions
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• Superdrug PharmacyCentral option
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• Right Medicine PharmacyLocal chain
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• Lindsay & GilmourEdinburgh based
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• LINK ATM network
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• Bank of Scotland
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• Royal Bank of Scotland
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• NatWest
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• Nationwide
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• Barclays
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Post Office Travel Money
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• No1 Currency
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• Travelex
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• eurochange
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• M&S Bureau de Change
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• Costa CoffeeMost widespread
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• StarbucksCentral reliable
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• Caffè NeroGood seating
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• Pret A MangerFast central
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• Black Sheep CoffeeModern chain
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• SöderbergLocal favourite
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• St James Quarter
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• Waverley Market
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• Ocean Terminal
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• Fort Kinnaird
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• The Gyle Shopping Centre
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• Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• Boots
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• Superdrug
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• Holland & Barrett
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• Space NK
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• The Body Shop
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• EE Store
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• Vodafone
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• O2
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• Three
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• Currys
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• Tesco Mobile
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Easy transportation around the city.

• UberMost used
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• BoltPopular alternative
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• FREE NOWTaxi option
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• DeliverooStrongest coverage
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• Uber EatsVery common
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• Just EatBroad coverage
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• Tesco Grocery
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• Sainsbury's Groceries
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• Deliveroo
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• Uber Eats
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• Ocado
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• Contactless TapTapCapBest default
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• RidacardRegular travel
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• Bus & Tram AppMobile tickets
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• et appTram tickets
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Local maps and transit directions.

• Google MapsBest default
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• Bus & Tram AppLive buses
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• CitymapperUrban routes
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• TrainlineRail planning
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

• VoiE-bike scheme
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Wash and dry clothes.

• Edinburgh LaunderetteLeith Walk
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• Laundry KafeWell rated
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• Johnsons CleanersNational chain
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• Ferry Road LaunderetteLocal staple
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• Ace Cleaning CentreNewington option
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• CodeBase EdinburghTech hub
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• WeWork 80 George StreetPremium central
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• Spaces Lochrin SquareCorporate flexible
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• Tribe PortyCreative local
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• The Melting PotSocial enterprise
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• PureGymMost widespread
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• The Gym GroupBudget 24 hour
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• Nuffield HealthPremium facilities
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• Virgin ActiveHealth club
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• Bannatyne Health ClubPool access
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• Royal Infirmary of EdinburghMain emergency
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• Western General HospitalMajor NHS
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• Royal Hospital for Children and Young PeopleChildren emergency
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• Spire Murrayfield HospitalPrivate care
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• The Edinburgh ClinicPrivate outpatient
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