Who are you, what do you do and what do you love about your city?

Robi Lambie, Founder at Cairngorm Coffee. As 'Founder', a title I feel a bit cringed out by, I generally pick up the few loose ties from the great team we have here in Edinburgh. From trying in vain to repair things myself, to obsessing over brand messaging, my week is pretty varied!

Tell us about where you work.

Cairngorm Coffee was conceived in the the Cairngorm National Park. As a second generation cafe owner, and identifying the excitement around the emerging Specialty Coffee market in Scotland, I naturally felt inspired to follow my Dad’s footsteps. At our core, we want to give our customers great experiences. Cairngorm is for everyone, and whilst we want to present extraordinary coffees, we also want to ensure that we are accessible to all.

Place for coffee you recommend?

It’s so tough as I want to remain supportive of our entire community, but here are the ones I frequent most: Fortitude, Little Fitzroy, Beatnik, Lowdown.

Place for Brunch you recommend?

Argyle Place in Marchmont, Edinburgh.Naturally, the food menu slaps, but they also have a rotating in house cold press juice that they make which is just so good. If like me, you enjoy a Murrayfield weekend a bit too much, this is a perfect cure.

A place for lunch?

Pomelo for their hand ripped noodles with pork and peanut chilli sauce, thank me later.

One Place for Wine?

Smith & Gertrude who have two sites - one in Stockbridge not far from our cafe, and another in Portobello near to our roastery, so naturally we're big fans. It's such a relaxed and approachable space where you're made to feel welcome even if you don't know your tannins from your terroir.

One Place for Beer?

I have a lot of opinions on this one and it depends on how you're feeling. If you're looking for something a little unusual I love going to the Canny Man's in Morning side with friends. On the same wave, Kay's Bar in Stockbridge is a hidden gem! In the very centre I'm all about Dirty Dick's for meeting friends, Teuchters to watch the rugby, and Vault City for something whacky.

If you’re fond of a snack and stroll?

Basement Gelato pretty much saw us through the busy Summer months with their shop across the road. Inventive flavours, incredible gelato, and always the nicest people.

A Casual Dinner ?

Civerino's new shop in Stockbridge is a winner for casual eats. It reminds me of a New York Gangster movie and toes the line perfectly with being highly laid back, but executing at a very high level!

Fine Dining ?

There are so many great ones to choose from in Edinburgh, but I'll go with Dùthchas which opened last year. It's from the team behind Purslane who are heavy hitters in the scene.

Where to stay?

I might be bias since the cafe is there, but the West End of Edinburgh is a great part of town. There are so many local independent retailers within a stones throw from both the centre of town and the historic Dean Village. Form certain streets you can even see Edinburgh Castle!

What are all the other places you wanted to mention above?

For a rowdy dinner pre and post match, always Chez Jules in the centre. Cracking Steak Frites, red wine in a tumbler, and buzzing atmosphere in a tightly packed semi-basement French restaurant.

Cultural activity?

It might seem a cliche but taking a wander down the Royal Mile from top to bottom and absorbing the history of the cobbled streets and meandering closes off either side is something I still enjoy to do. Reaching the bottom, you can loop around the Scottish Parliament building, taking in the views of Holyrood Park and Arthurs Seat, before walking back through the historic Cowgate and onto the expansive old market streets of Grassmarket.

Everything Else ..

Best way to get around?

The Tram is your best friend for the rugby, but be prepared to be bold - you may have to squeeze your way on.

What not to do?

Don’t touch Greyfriars Bobby's nose. The amazing statue of a historic dog has become some kind of lucky charm and tourists rub his nose for luck, but it damages the statue and gives you bad karma.

Best Atmosphere?

You won't be surprised to hear me say Murrayfield and a one mile radius of it pre-game (and two mile radius post game with a win).

Best time to visit?

August if you're young enough to be energised by lots of socialising as you can take advantage of the Fringe Festival, but I love the Spring when it's warm enough to enjoy a coffee outside but not.

Best View?

Everyone will tell you Arthurs Seat, and they wouldn't be wrong, but it's quite a trek and super busy! I frequent Craiglockhart Hill East because there is parking nearby, is a short walk by a golf course up hill (but not a steep incline) and the reward against effort ratio for views is pretty decent!