Date spot in Edinburgh
Glencorse Reservoir, Pentland Hills
Head out to Flotterstone, on the edge of the Pentland Hills, and walk the quiet track up the glen to Glencorse Reservoir.
Flotterstone, off the A702 south of Edinburgh
Address: Flotterstone car park, off the A702, Penicuik EH26 0PP- Outdoors
- Free
- Dog friendly
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Out of town
Why it's a good date: Proper hills about half an hour from the city centre, on an easy track a dog will love. Most of the park is sheep farming, so the rangers ask you to keep your dog on a lead unless you're sure it won't run off, and to keep it out of the water if there's blue-green algae after warm weather.
Photo: Stevie Wallace, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Address: The Mosque Kitchen, 31-33 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Grab a tray and share a plate of curry at the long-running canteen by Edinburgh Central Mosque.
Why it's a good date: It's quick, filling and friendly, with Indian and Pakistani cooking served canteen style. Handy before a gig or a film on the Southside, and a walk across the Meadows afterwards.
Tanjore
Clerk Street, Southside
Address: Tanjore, 6-8 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9HX- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share crisp dosas and South Indian curries at a small, family-run restaurant on Clerk Street.
Why it's a good date: Simple, homely and good value, with plenty for vegetarians. It's bring your own bottle, so pick something up on the way.
Civerinos Slice
Forrest Road, Old Town
Address: Civerinos Slice, 49 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Pick a couple of big New York-style pizza slices each at the Civerinos slice bar on Forrest Road.
Why it's a good date: Loud, cheerful and easy, with a changing line-up of slices so you can try a few between you. A good first stop before a night out in the Old Town.