With over 50 golf courses, 100 parks , sufficient Neo-Classical architecture to dub it “the Athens of the North” and the crowning splendour of its castle, Edinburgh ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Its centre is divided into two: the historic old town, with its cobblestones and narrow wynds (alleys); and the striking Georgian architecture of the New Town. Between them lies Princes Street Gardens, a bowl of greenery in the heart of the bustle. No other city crams in as many festivals during the year as Edinburgh, and in August it becomes the greatest showcase on earth for music, drama, dance and every other conceivable form of artistic culture.
For where to stay in Edinburgh (see Edinburgh: Luxury Hotels)- Page
- 1
- 2
-
Situated within Holyrood Park Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano and one of the seven hills of Edinburgh. Although only 250m (823 feet) is a notable landmark, dominating the city which offer without question the best views of the city overlooking to the west the impressive Edinburgh Castle. It provides for the outdoor enthusiast a great green space in the heart of the city with many different walks for everyone.
-
Beautiful, old castle. Decor is classic. Castle is rumoured to be haunted & has a unique mysterious feel about it. Try the Library bar for a dated but distibguished night cap. The food was excellent & spa & luxury / health facilities were even more special in that setting. About 10 - 15 drive from central Edinburgh.
-
Simply the best vegetarian food in the city. This is no hippy hangout, it's modern, stylish and has a great wine list. I've taken meat eaters there too, and never had any complaints - what more can I say?
-
the place is great to show tourists a bit of scottish culture
-
Excellent attraction - well worth a visit as long as you dont get scared easily or mind participating in the various exhibits - I got picked to perform an autopsy and take part in a witches trial - all good fun.
-
Monthly events in Overtures Functin suite.
Next event 21st July - African Live Music & Wine Night. £22pp
Details contact julia@livenation.co.uk
-
fantastic place with loads of animals great day out with the penguin walk!
-
Looks like a cafe from the outside. The menu is small but the quality of the food will make you go back again and again till you have sampled everything on it...then you go back again because it is so good it would be criminal not to.
-
The Scottish outpost of the London designer department store.
Several floors of designer names in ladies & menswear, footwear, designer accessories and bags as well as beauty.
The top floor has a high quality food market and a bar & restaurant with fab views of the Edinburgh skyline.
-
The countryside in the city! A beautiful local nature reserve between Morningside and Liberton. There are many varied habitats - mixed woodlands, a stream, a duckpond, steep rocky slopes, wild flower meadows. Climb up to the grassy summit of the hill for an unbeatable view of the city. There are walks to suit all levels of fitness - there's even a carpark next to the observatory at the top of the hill if you want to see the view without the climb! A visitor centre in the middle of the Hermitage provides information on the wealth of wildlife in the reserve. The reserve is easy to get to by local buses.
Advertisement
-
-
A Tour of London (with Food)
Accide
-
Paris guide
rosale
-
Firstimers Las Vegas guide
erinen
-
Munich guide
KPotvi
-
heidik's Los Angeles guide
heidik
-
-
-
GiUrsI New York guide
Giusep
-
Las Vegas guide
paulba
-
Paris guide
guydic
-
Boston guide
victor
-
Barcelona guide
cjcowb
-
-
McFlyPoptastic quartet McFly bring their 2008 arena tour on the back of fourth album, Radio:Active, to the AECC in Aberdeen. Read more
-
McFlyPoptastic quartet McFly bring their 2008 arena tour on the back of fourth album, Radio:Active, to the SECC in Glasgow. Read more
-
St Andrew's FestivalWhere better to celebrate St Andrew's Day than with the people of the city named after him. St Andrew's Day falls on 30 November each year, and the capital of Fife celebrates for a number of days... Read more
-
Glamis CastleThe stunning architecture and beautiful gardens of Glamis Castle make it one of Scotland's leading visitor attractions. Inexplicably tied to the history and myth of the nation, Glamis has been open... Read more
![[+]](/images/button-addtoguide.gif)
symbol, to start adding attractions to your
tailor-made travel guide.
