Edinburgh has no shortage of great parks where you can expand your picnic cover and enjoy delicious food and drinks outdoors.
It also has plenty of delicatessens that have everything you need to create a great spread – from a simple sandwich and a cup of tea, to a huge basket filled with the finest breads, cheeses, cold cuts and fruits.
Here are 11 of the top rated according to review sites, including Tripadvisor.
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181 Delicatessen, on Bruntsfield Place, is highly regarded for its original local produce and one of Edinburgh’s finest cups of coffee.
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The Mouse Hole Deli is a great choice for those looking to have a picnic to enjoy on Portobello’s waterfront.
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Victor Hugo is an Edinburgh institution, with several branches across the capital offering tasty continental goodies. Their shop in Livingston Drive is popular with picnickers from the nearby Meadows.
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Roots, on William Street in Edinburgh, is loved by regulars for its incredible and expansive salad bar.
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