Clarinda’s Tearoom
Serving homemade scones since 1976
Opening Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9:30-4:30
Wednesday - 9:30-4:30
Thursday - 9:30-4:30
Friday - 9:30-4:30
Saturday - 9:30-4:30
Sunday - 9:30-4:30
About Us
Welcome to Clarinda’s! We are an independently-run tea room in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Canongate. For over 50 years we have been serving traditional, homemade baked goods and freshly prepared meals in our small, cosy shop. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor exploring the Royal Mile, we look forward to your visit!
Who was Clarinda?
Friend and mentor to Scotland’s national poet, ‘Clarinda’ (Agnes Maclehose, 1759-1841) was the inspiration for Robert Burns’ popular love song, “Ae Fond Kiss”. The pseudonym originates from personal letters exchanged between Burns and Maclehose where they dubbed each other Sylvander and Clarinda, respectively. Following her death, their letters were published and her memorial stone can be found in the nearby Canongate Churchyard.
