Tollcross, Bruntsfield & Marchmont
THE SKINNY
Tollcross, Bruntsfield and Marchmont are three interlocking Edinburgh neighbourhoods with an intensely local feel and plenty to discover
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ollcross’ vibrant intersection is filled with independent cafes and excellent charity shops, but climb a few minutes up the hill to
Bruntsfield and the tenements immediately get fancier, the brunch spots more refined. Marchmont, meanwhile, is the perfect marriage between the
two: a deceptively quiet area filled with young students and unexpectedly quirky boutiques.