Local's guide to STOCKBRIDGE, Edinburgh | The most Instagrammable neighbourhood!

[@Kakibot]

Just a handful of extra tips! If you're a sausage connoisseur (I dare you to add that to you LinkedIn profile), Superoni's got your back! I. J. Mellis is the OBVIOUS spot to pick up cheese from, and I thought most of you would find that to be too much of an easy tip, but if you're after a taster of British cheeses, they are a good spot! Kenji is a sushi restaurant from the same owners as Bentoya (❤) - fresh Japanese food if that's what you're craving!

[@lauramb946]

I.J. MELLIS Is a great cheese paradise! Friendly staff and and got small samplers before choosing 👍🏻

[@georgericketts-hf4eu]

As a schoolboy until the age of 20, I lived in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. The video confirms that Stockbridge still has the charming ambience I felt all those years ago.

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[@RS27850]

Just got back from Edigburgh and I followed this guide, loved Stockbridge so much! Soderberg was incredible and the book stores! Would go back for this area. Way more fun than Royal Mile

[@Mexicanace]

Living in Stockbridge for close to a year now and this video was excellent, thank you for taking a full week to explore! Some other spots that we love to highlight when others visit: Hector's Pub (excellent food), Raeburn Hotel (also excellent food), Beira (Sustainable Fashion Boutique), Cheese n' Toasted (great spot for quick lunch), Inverleith Park, Cafe Gallo

[@ouime60]

Goodness my neighbourhood does look good in this beautifully shot video, you did it justice. Thank you.

[@StimParavane]

As a Stockbridge resident I approve of this video.

[@allandixon8105]

Loved the video as always. Last time I was in Edinburgh I walked along the river walk from Dean village to Stockbridge. I passed St Bernard's well and eventually reached St. Bernard's Bridge. First thing I said when I saw the place was 'this would be great for a photo shoot.'

[@jasongray4517]

You've somehow managed to make the most gorgeous neighbourhood in Edinburgh even more gorgeous. I would get very fat if I lived there. Lovely vlog.

[@paulvarga7974]

Nice video. I lived in Stockbridge for 40+ years, so I can tell u that the new shops around 11min are in Comely Bank !!! Still, I will forward this vid to my sis in Oz. Cheers

[@Zamode68]

That intro was epic. Simon’s got that eyebrow thing down. Plus, rooftops. Stockbridge looks really nice and worth a visit, haven’t been there yet. Quite the assortment of shops.

[@Scorpion6174]

I swear, every time you show pics around Edinburgh, or in this case, Stockbridge, and have that piano music in the background, l get all emotional, missing that area so much! Thanks for another perfect video! Next time I'm there, Stockbridge, Dean Village, and Fife are all on my list to visit. Never seen any of those in person, in the 22 years I've been visiting. 👍😁😁😁👍

[@Kakibot]

There's something special about having the opportunity to experience it for the first time, excited to hear what you think of these amazing areas once you make it there! .)

[@EmmaSophiaN]

Thankyou so much for every video you make! Loved the “serene piece of B roll” 🎥

[@annoyedwalrus7803]

It was really fun to see a part of Edinburgh that I have yet to visit. i also think that the comedy skits that you have in the beginning is such a fun little detail!

[@craigdenholm1]

I attended Flora Stevenson's 30 years ago and then onto Broughton High School. I grew up in Stockbridge and absolutely loved every minute. It's the most beautiful, relaxed and most vibrant place I've ever been. So many, many memories. Thank you for this video!

[@nsetonhandville1270]

We're planning a visit to Edinburgh next May and will definitely visit Stockbridge as we also love supporting charity shops. Your videos are extremely helpful in trip planning and have a great level of important detail for tourists who want to travel well. Please keep them coming!

[@Kakibot]

Thank you! So glad to hear you find these videos helpful .) I'd say that the charity shops in the area can be surprisingly affordable, or more like "better deals" - I guess it's because the locals are quite affluent so they donate nicer things than in the studenty areas 😅

[@rebelfly]

As a former Stockbridge resident, I give my stamp of approval for the way you presented this charming neighborhood and highlighting some of the best places to visit :) My favorite thing about this place is that you can keep re-visiting it and do something else each time. It's a perfect spot to have a walk with a friend and decide what you want to do - grab a coffee and something sweet, go book shopping (or watching), do a charity shops tour, grab a brunch/lunch/dinner, have a glass of red with cheese nibbles and do people watching, head to a speakeasy or one of the pubs, stroll in one of the parks (I always considered botanics and Inverleith park as Stockbridge adjacent) or just through the neighborhood. It never really dawned on me before, but being from the so-called continental Europe myself, Stockbridge has a bit of that flair which is maybe why I always felt very comfortable here and love coming back. Another plus to mention is how central and close Stockbridge is to city centre and other boroughs. Edinburgh is extremely walkable city, but this area really gets you both, the village feel and central location. The downside some folk may note are bus routes (I was bus 36-dependent for a while) - not much of a time difference between walking and taking a bus sometimes.

[@Kakibot]

Stockbridge similarly to Bruntsfield is this centre-adjacent little gem, isn't it! For me it's a really pleasant 20 minute walk from Haymarket, but I think for someone who might not be as able bodied, the connection between certain parts of town can be a bit frustrating ./ I'm glad the trams have revived the connection between West End and Leith at least!

[@iankatz6487]

Fantastic video. Stockbridge is going on the bucket list for sure!

[@paulinemsl]

I'm going back to Edinburgh next week and I had your video in the back of my mind ! I'll plan an exploration of Stockbridge, as I've never spent to much time in the neighborhood. Thank you for all the amazing tips !

[@LordOz3]

I stumbled into Stockbridge following the Water of Leith walkway. I had a terrific lunch at Earl's Burgers Raeburn Place. You're right about the scenery along the Water of Leith.

[@olap.8579]

The beginning is so cute

[@dangerouspea]

first of all - THAT JACKET

[@Kakibot]

Cannot be put into words just how much of a "wizard born from moss, now running an arcane library in the city" vibe this coat gives me! 💚🌱🍵📓 Which neighbourhood next?

[@dangerouspea]

@@Kakibot I can't imagine how hard Leith will be :O I am forever in love with your style! and i am still waiting to be invitied to a VEGAN tour with you :D

[@Kakibot]

Leith will have to come in two parts I think, I don't posses the organisation skills to make such a huge video in any way helpful and understandable 😅 I promise the vegan video is happening! It's just... a lot of other things are currently also happening 😶‍🌫 @@dangerouspea

[@Speedbird217]

I'll be in Edinburgh next week visiting from the US so grateful for this video as it gives me some good tips!

[@lilyd435]

I would love to see a video all about Portobello!

[@krzysztofbartkowiak6325]

Nice vlog like the interview on the end aswell some local person voice 👌

[@emilyjones4000]

I am planning a trip in November of ‘24 and your videos bring me so much excitement and joy!!!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Great tips and review of Stockbridge. Loving the color grading footage too .

[@Kakibot]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! Always trying to make the footage look its best .)

[@frankbrou7971]

Had lunch in Stockbridge yesterday. Thanks for the video!

[@deborahsolimine5438]

Thank you Kat for this amazing video about Stockbridge!! It couldn’t have come at a better time! 😃 love all the charity shops! I’ll be there in 2 weeks, I’ll sure stop to buy little special presents for family&friends! …Christmas is around the corner🤭 so this year special gifts from Edinburgh, nothing better 😃 and all the fooood! My goodness! This video is sooo helpful and images are so lovely! Oh how I love Edinburgh! I keep coming back!! So special! Thank you Kat&Simon!

[@Kakibot]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it and that it's been helpful for your upcoming stay!! You're gonna have a great time!

[@simontaylor2525]

Blowa my mind every time I go past that bakery, that people will queue for half an hour for a flippin pastry

[@MadeNCda]

Lovely bideo thank you and production quality was excellent! 😊

[@bipronarayanhabisyasi815]

Your Videography is on another level.

[@booksarebrainfood1708]

Love this , as a fellow filthy Haymarketer I love going to Stockbridge at the weekend to feel a lil more sophisticated hahaha

[@StimParavane]

Bit harsh calling yourselves "filthy Haymarketer"s!

[@Scottishrepublic]

I miss Auld Reekie - wonderful video

[@ancl.sponchiado]

Acabei de ter uma grise existencial, não acredito que em todos os momentos que eu vivi você compartilhava e vivia esses momentos. Digo, uma garota de uma cidade do interior de Sp-Brasil com uma realidade totalmente diferente é explicável, enfim ótimo vídeo.

[@beataestelle-nf6xw]

This was a remarkable video, thank you Kaci!

[@AnahataYogaCentre]

I went to school in stockbridge and then brought my kids to live there for a few years. One of my favourite places in edinburgh.

[@psdeakin]

Stockbridge Library is worth a visit

[@yurijang7122]

Another beautiful video, thanks!

[@TheEmpressgoth]

❤❤❤Thank you that was awesome 😊😊😊

[@TylerMcBain11]

Love these videos. You’re awesome

[@jb8408]

I love living in Stockbridge 🙌

[@edinburghrules]

Loved this!

[@oldenstag9341]

Hello ! Merci beaucoup pour cette super Vidéo !

[@jasonwidegren3211]

Had to watch this one twice!

[@JohnSAitken]

This part of Edinburgh is the place I was conceived in St Steven’s Street. Moved away when I was 6 years old in 1956.

[@aaryncrocker1421]

Love your videos and your style! Id love to see you visit Leith❤

[@simonmountney]

We deffo will! Currently we're debating whether to make 2 - one for The Shore area, and one for Leith Walk

[@annatrzpis6410]

2:46 you can see Jorum Studio - Scottish perfume brand, you need to try Phloem (check the definition of this name, it's quite interesting) and Arborist (smells like inside of the cathedral).

[@Kakibot]

How interesting! I love indie perfumers, will need to give it a look (sniff)

[@Mr.SpocksBrain]

well done!

[@duncantaylor5993]

Great video, I thought I knew Stockbridge well, but you surprised me. But you missed two of my favourite pubs in Edinburgh, The Stockbridge Tap, and the Baillie Bar. Be good if you did An Edinburgh pub guide/crawl.

[@Kakibot]

Haha, yes I indeed am not much of a pub person, but I've been wanting to do a bit of a guide to pubs for ages! With the assistance of my more pub loving friends! .) Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@LauraMorelli-pc4zp]

Hi there! It'always a pleasure watching yor videos ❤... I have a question for you😊it's been quite a long time that I couldn't visit Edinburgh, and I miss it so much.... I remember there was a part of the Dean Path leading to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, is it still walkable? It was beautiful....thank you very much for all your good stuff here❤have a nice day ❤

[@craigmasson5857]

You can still walk to the modern art gallery from the water of Leith walkway.

[@LauraMorelli-pc4zp]

@@craigmasson5857 Thank you very much for your kind reply,i hope to walk there back soon :)

[@Thumtwiddler]

I love Stockbridge, has the best charity shop in town (Bethany), a great butchers, near the botanics and lots of nice coffee shops/delicatessens/restaurants. Just watch when crossing the road.....

[@Thumtwiddler]

Hey, have just finished the video and you didn't mention the butchers (well ok your friend did! ;-) You should try it, amazing pies, sausage rolls, no really, very old school but also at the same time inventive and adventurous, (think one pie I had was duck and orange).

[@simonmountney]

Some lovely, but yes, pricey, bakeries. Deffo worth a visit for that cake though! Where else would you like us to visit? :)

[@davidpierce3217]

Have you ever had that thing where there was something you didn't even know existed, yet all of a sudden you really want one? For example, and please note I'm speaking completely hypothetically here, a croissant loaf? Asking for a friend

[@michaela7368]

Loved this one! Could you do one on great walks in the area?

[@Kakibot]

I was thinking maybe a walk through the whole water of Leith path! Although at 20 km that’s probably a bit “too great” 😅

[@tenorclef4090]

I highly recommend this! When I lived there in the '90s, I did the whole walk from Leith to Balerno, split into several bite-sized chunks over several weeks. My favourite part was the bit that goes through Colinton Dell - I actually did that section many times.@@Kakibot

[@kennethjamesbeecham3046]

The Rag doll bar- Dean street, Stockbridge Edinburgh.

[@franninchen]

I love the stockbridge area. I always get at least once brunch at the pantry when I am in Edinburgh. I really like the vibe of that area and a treat from Twelve triangles or Söderberg is always welcome even Kvasa has my favorite cinnamon bun of whole Edinburgh. But i never will step into that cheese shop again. 😅 The cheese might be amazing but back in 2019 I also got a scotch egg from there and got food poisoning from it (it was the only thing I ate and didnt share that day). Their reaction afterwards when I came back from the hospital and wrote them an email was amazing and had a lovely contact to them as they really were concerned about it but sadly this experience ruined that cheese heaven for me. 😆

[@Kakibot]

Oh noooooo! I totally know what you mean, a food poisoning really sets up one's brain for avoiding a place for years to come! Had that happen to me with eggs benedict down in leith once (maybe we should just... not eat eggs 😅 ) and can't stomach hollandaise ever since 😐

[@franninchen]

@@Kakibot funnily enough every Scottish person that spoke to me about it was in total denial that you can get food poisoning from a scotch egg. 😂 they are pretty proud of them it seems. But I never will eat one again. I have to admit it took me 2 years to be able to eat eggs again in general. I was about to skip them for vacations as well but those eggs florentine in the Pantry are just too good to miss out on them. 😂 Luckily the eggs and hollandaise were safe this time. But I might be a bit more careful with eggs when I come back as I am solo traveling through Scotland the next time I visit. Just in case. 😅

[@aledemko]

Do you plan to do Newhaven video? I would love to see my area 🩵

[@rebelfly]

Yes, I cast my vote for Newhaven 😀

[@Kakibot]

What would be some favourites of yours to visit in the area? .)

[@aledemko]

@@Kakibot Starbank Park, Porto & Fi restaurant, Lighthouse and Milk Cafe next to Sculpture Workshop ☺️

[@Tatia146]

Here’s two really good restaurants The Sran&Skally and the Reaburn. I’ve got best of two worlds live in Davidson Mains and shop in Stockbridge. Lauriston Castle in Davidson Mains is lovely as is the Silverknowes beach. Both not too far from Stockbridge.

[@LoveIsBeautiful1910]

I wonder if you ever venture to the Campsie Fells area? I believe it's between Edinburgh and Glasgow .

[@craigsakid]

AH! You DID go to the Last Word! Great place.

[@Kakibot]

Yes! Love the atmosphere - and of course the wonderful drinks!

[@michaelcrowhurst3722]

I couldn't imagine doing a guide to Stockbridge without mentioning Herbies(deli) legendary chicken liver pate and rare roast beef slices 🤤.

[@fizywig]

Can you do a Grange area video?

[@Law-h6r]

You missed out Greg's the the bakers OK not posh enough for you and try to mention the expensive prices charged

[@Kakibot]

Worry not for there is a whole other video on this channel frontloaded with Greggs goodness!

[@AzzaYCF]

A roast carrot hot dog! 😂🤣

[@Kakibot]

I shall never forget how they BAMBOOZLED ME

[@buffalogirl1961]

I'm going to be in Edinburgh next month on a Sunday. At the farmer's market, do they take credit cards or do you need cash?

[@Kakibot]

Edinburgh is super card friendly these days, I'd say trying to pay cash becomes a problem more often as many vendors don't have enough change on them anymore!

[@buffalogirl1961]

Thank you! I live in rural USA and am not sure I'll be able to get Pounds Sterling from my bank before my trip.@@Kakibot

[@lisabolo26]

I could tell Stockbridge is relatively expensive, considering the cost of the curry dinner!

[@iamspock]

My god, the food prices are a rip off! ... best avoid Stockbridge

[@rlcm72mecom]

Disappointing. A little research on the City of Edinburgh Mapping Portal and you would have seen the neighbourhood boundary map for Stockbridge. This would have given you a grounding in what is and what isn't in the neighbourhood and would have avoided many of the inaccuracies.

[@Kakibot]

I can guarantee you that nobody wakes up in the morning and thinks to themselves “today I will visit Stockbridge and Stockbridge alone, otherwise I am breaking the rules! Better check with the Mapping Portal!” - and if they do then what can I say, I guess not my target audience .D chaos shall reign!

[@rlcm72mecom]

​@@Kakibot Well you maybe shouldn't have called the video a "Local's guide to Stockbridge." as the issue is is that you refer to streets, places and business in the video as specifically being in Stockbridge when they are not. You can't promote a neighbourhood without defining it first or you end up with something based on other peoples social media posts and opinions. As a Stockbridge resident for almost 30 years I found the video both confusing and misleading.

[@erikd1582]

Not exactly sure what is misleading about the video. As a Stockbridge resident, it covers the area well. What exactly in the video isn’t Stockbridge? I’m very curious

[@rlcm72mecom]

@@erikd1582 If you are genuinely interested I would refer you to the City of Edinburgh Mapping Portal and search Natural Neighbourhoods. You'll find every neighbourhood boundary map for Edinburgh.

[@retrospective77]

@@rlcm72mecom what a pedantic, miserable soul you are. Do you have nothing better to do with your time than to moan and cry about something so trivial on a KZbin video? Get out and touch some grass you absolute saddo.

[@ihatecrazyfrog]

Another great video, loved the intro 🤣

[@Kakibot]

Finally someone appreciates this FINELY CRAFTED COMEDY hahaha

[@bah-bah29hinks7]

Don’t forget the cheese! Not 1 but 2 cheese places!🪤🧀