What’s it like?
A street full of bars, restaurants and delightful eateries nestled underneath old tenement flats. Ideal for stuffing your face full of food and hitting a pub with friends just a stone’s throw from the centre of the city.

Where’s it, like?
Just to the east of Edinburgh city centre, it’s about a two-minute walk from the St James’ Centre and five minutes down the hill from Princes Street.

Who’s from there?
Now, Broughton Street is a hub of pretty stylish gay bars at the centre of Edinburgh’s so-called ‘pink triangle’ but it was also once home to Scottish folk band Silly Wizard, if anyone remembers them. Gayfield Square police station in south Broughton is also the star (ish) of Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus tales.

Why would I go there?
For the plethora of stylish LGBT joints, including the Blue Moon, which is allegedly the oldest gay café in the UK. L’Escargot Bleu does a mean pan-friend duck. For tasty sandwich fillings, there’s the New Town Deli and Broughton Deli just round the corner on Barony Street, or Something Fishy is a good shout for fresh sea-related goods. Wash it all down with some special vino from Villeneuve Wines or a fresh coffee from Artisan Roast. Head to Joey D’s for some bespoke vintage pieces (if you can fit into any of them after eating all that grub).