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Welcome
- Dominated by a romantic looking castle and cooled by the North Sea, Edinburgh is often called the Athens of the North for its extensive natural and historic heritage. A picturesque city to say the least!
- From the foot of the castle you can contemplate the entire city and its surroundings; then visit the fortress itself to see a priceless jewellery collection.
- Check out the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre to learn all there is to know about this modern-day ambrosia…
- Take to Princes and Cockburn Street to find your shopping heaven. -
See, visit, discover…
Here you can learn about architectural development with for example the Holyroodhouse, built in the 12th century, and the new Parliament building which was built between 1999 and 2004.
Take an afternoon at the National Scottish Gallery to see Raphael, Money, Van Gogh and a good selection of the best art Scotland has to offer.
If you are up for a spooky experience, wander the old-town and track down the city’s ghosts, and explore Mary King’s Close to get a glimpse of the city’s rich history. -
Tips from Accorhotels.com
- When to go?
If you like a good party, then be sure to visit between the 29th of December and New Year’s Eve, known locally as Hogmanay. Otherwise come in August to experience the Edinburgh Arts Festival …
- How to get around?
The bus network is very well organised, and black taxis are available all the time in the city.
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The Royal Botanical Gardens make for a wondrous experience, a blanket of silence and calmness in the bustling city…
