http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19231 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19231 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19228 With free entry to 30 places and airport transfer included, it saves a packet.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19228 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19227 In addition, it’s a funky and fun place – I especially enjoyed the random art covering the walls!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19227 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17691 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17691 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17690 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17690 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17688 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17688 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17181 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17181 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16630
Only a portion of the entire holding can be shown at any one time. Accordingly a selection is rotated periodically, with special exhibitions mounted in the Dean Gallery, where there is, in addition, a permanent show of the work of Eduardo Paolozzi - a local hero with an international reputation.

Entry is free. The galleries have shops, selling scholarly material as well as postcards and gifts, and the Cafe Newton in the Dean Gallery is particularly attractive, with good food at sensible prices. The staff at both galleries are welcoming and helpful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16630 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14320
It is your opportunity to see inside some of Edinburgh’s most architecturally, culturally and socially significant buildings. This year’s programme gives free access to over 70 buildings, ranging from historic landmarks to the most contemporary of designs – including many hidden gems.

Each venue has organised a range of free activities, designed to bring the history, design and the everyday use of the building to life – including behind the scenes tours, talks, exhibitions, musical recitals, demonstrations and re-enactments. There are also many activities for children.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14320 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13772
Amazing choice of Bagels, good coffee and not too pricy. Just a brilliant place to hang out and relax (hope my drawing makes it on to the wall).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13772 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13741
It's very cheap - my girlfriend and I stayed in a twin room and it was just over £40 a night between the two of us but you can get a bed in a shared room from about £13 a night.

The hostel is in the beautiful Marchmont area, directly opposite an excellent little row of shops - a greengrocers, a vegetarian wholefood shop and an amazing convenience store with a wide range of vegan and organic products.

It's just south of the Meadows and is only a few minute's walk from the Royal Mile.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13741 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13389
It makes a change from the usual high ticket prices!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13389 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10451 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10451 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9113 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9113 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8017
Oh yes, we have got everything here in Edinburgh, and these ruins of a very curious attempt can still be seen behind the emergency exit of the library in Morningside.

Unfortunately, the owners are quite protective of the old cinema, which is not open to the public.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8017 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7991
With free internet access, an art gallery, vegan and vegetarian food and stunning entertainment and events during and outside of the festival, this is the craziest place in town for dissidents and thinkers.

No matter if you want to watch films, read the latest protesting leaflets, or drop off your clothes and old books in the free shop, the Forest is the space for you. Just around from the university, it constantly changes.

It’s usually open from about 11am -11pm, licensed - sometimes with bring-your-own bottle - and during August it’s open till 3am. Also, it sells famous organic heather ale and seaweed beer.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7991 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8002
A two course of starter and main costs £16 and is good value. Starters include lobster soup, mussels, oysters and salmon. Mains range from fish such as Dover sole and halibut to meat such as venison and steak. Check out the website for the menu, but for £16 it allowed me to try things I have never tried before such as oysters. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The bar next door, Cameo bar, is worth a visit as well.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8002 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7998 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7998 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7997 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7997