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Edinburgh Castle 4.0 stars
Castle, Fortification, Palace - #1 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
My trip to Edinburgh Castle was a pleasant one. The admission price is reasonable. If I
remember correctly it was 11 pounds for an adult. I would suggest ... [more]
Arthur's Seat 4.0 stars
Park - #2 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s skyline has two defining features: one is the castle, sternly overlooking
the city and reminding the inhabitants of its militant past; the other is ... [more]
Princes Street 4.0 stars
Other Urban Landmark - #3 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Princes Street is the Edinburgh’s main high street with fantastic shopping one side and
a pretty park the other. The street houses all the normal high street ... [more]

Holyrood Abbey 4.0 stars
Monastery - #4 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
If you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh for an afternoon, but aren't that
interested in the castle or shopping on the Royal Mile, head down the hill to ... [more]
Greyfriar's Bobby 4.0 stars
Sculpture, Monument, Statue, Memorial Place - #5 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Greyfriar's Bobby - th famous dog who sat by the grave of his master, a greyfriar, three
days and nights and then was seen no more...a little, really very ... [more]
Edinburgh Festival 4.0 stars
Entertainment, Festival, Amusement Park - #6 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
During August the capital city of Scotland hosts the Edinburgh Festival and turns into the
theatre and comedy hotspot of the world. Every spare space is ... [more]
Museum of Scotland 4.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #7 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
First off, let me say that the Museum of Scotland is huge and unlike any other that I've
ever visited in the past. There are three levels which wrap around the ... [more]
Holyrood Park 4.0 stars
Park - #8 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Holyrood park is an incredible park, right in the city of Edinburgh. Across the street
from the Scottish parliament building and the Palace of Holyrood lies ... [more]
Grassmarket 4.0 stars
Square - #9 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
This area is famous in Edinburgh for its very high density of bars and restaurant around
one square and is popular with students and stag and hen parties because ... [more]
The Royal Mile 5.0 stars
Other Urban Landmark - #10 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
The Royal Mile, the historical heart of Edinburgh, is a long long street right through the
city from Edinburgh Castle right down to Hollyroodhouse, the residence ... [more]
The Meadows 5.0 stars
Park - #11 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
The Meadows is a beautiful park reight next to the college buldings near George 4th
Bridge. Cherry trees line the pebble paths, so you best come here in April ... [more]
The People's Story 5.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #12 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Of all places, I found it odd that The People's Story was located in what was, in fact, a
prison. It is a museum that is dedicated to the “normal” people and ... [more]
Scottish Parliament Building 4.0 stars
Government Building - #13 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
The locals were divided about this ultra-modern building when it was first built, but any
casual visitor will not fail to be captivated by the sheer ... [more]
Edinburgh Underground Tour 4.0 stars
Other Urban Landmark - #14 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
What do you do if space is limited and you want to build a large, new government building?
One option is to tear down some other buildings, or you could simply ... [more]
Edinburgh International airport 4.0 stars
Airport - #15 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Edinburgh International airport is not far from the city centre and there are a few
different choices for getting there. A taxi will cost around £15, but ... [more]
National Gallery of Scotland 3.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #16 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
The NLS is the biggest library of Scotland, and that means: there are only books about
Scotland. So for those who seek works abot more varied topics, the ... [more]
First Scotrail 3.0 stars
Train Station - #17 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Having done a fair bit of travel around the UK and Europe by rail, I’d have to say that
overall Scotrail isn’t one of the better servers. The trains were ... [more]
The Writers Museum 4.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #18 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
Situated in an incredibly old, snug, though very beautiful setting, the Writers' Museum is
one of Edinburgh's lesser known attractions. Perfect for those of us ... [more]
Scotch Whisky Heritage Center 3.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #19 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
I like whiskey. If you too have discovered the beauty and richness of this “water of
life” (usquebaugh in Gaelic, which is where the word whiskey comes from), ... [more]
Peffermill Sports Fields 3.0 stars
Stadium, Sports Arena - #20 of 22 Attractions in Edinburgh
I watched the 2009 hockey Celtic Cup at the University's Peffermill Fields and had a great
time despite the cold (in June). While they are about a half hour walk ... [more]

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