Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Hermitage of Braid
WILDLIFE RESERVE
The Hermitage of Braid is a wooded valley criss-crossed with walking trails to the south
of Blackford Hill - with sunlight filtering through the leaves and the sound of birdsong all
around, you'll feel miles from the city here.
Hermitage House
(admission free; 9am-4pm
Mon-Fri, noon-4pm Sun, closed Sat)
, an 18th-century mansion, houses a visitor centre that ex-
plains the history and wildlife of the glen, and has details of nearby nature trails.
(
www.fohb.org
;
5, 11, 15, 16)
Local Life
Southside Brunch
One of South Edinburgh's favourite places to kick back over brunch with the weekend papers,
Loudon's
(C2;
www.loudons-cafe.co.uk
;
94b Fountainbridge; mains £3-7; 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
Sat & Sun; ; 1, 34, 35)
is a cafe that bakes its own organic bread, serves ethically sourced
coffee, and has an all-day brunch menu (ends at 3pm Saturday and Sunday) that includes eggs
Benedict, warm spiced quinoa with dried fruit, and specials such as blueberry pancakes with fruit
salad.
