A guardian of Holy Corner, McLaren’s offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for groups.
Review: Sinbad the Sailor, Church Hill Theatre
We review the Edinburgh People’s Theatre 2025 pantomime. Find out why Sinbad the Sailor is a comfortable and fun family night out in Morningside.
The Best Places to Get Ice Cream in Edinburgh
Girdy has been to many but not all of Edinburgh’s best ice cream shops and gelato parlours, and all in the selfless quest to guide hungry people to delicious frozen treats.
Review: Sweet Paradice Desserts, an ice cream parlour in Morningside
Sweet Paradice Desserts is a pink oasis of sugar on the outskirts of Morningside, with a devilishly tempting range of ice cream, waffles, milkshakes and cakes. One visit here will meet your calorie and Instagram bragging quota for the day and be worth it.
Review: Chocolatiers Edward & Irwyn, Morningside
This small, family-run chocolatiers with an Icelandic twist makes chocolate like no other, and if you haven’t been yet, I highly recommend getting down there before all the Easter chocolate is gone. Amazing chocolate all year round, but gull’s eggs are time-limited!




