Edinburgh, UK
The old beating heart of Scotland, Edinburgh is its capital city, and its second largest metropolis in terms of size. The seat of the Scottish Parliament, and a major academic centre, the city is also well known for the annual Edinburgh Festival it hosts. Not a festival in itself, but rather an umbrella term for a number of festivals that take place in the city during August every year, the Edinburgh Festival is one of the city's key attractions, and visitors would do well to make their visit coincide with one or many of the smaller festivals it entails.
Culture, of course, is something that the city has an abundance of. From the Museum of Scotland, to the Royal Museum and the National Library of Scotland, the city has enough museums and libraries to keep even the most demanding history buff informed and entertained. Declared the first UNESCO City of Literature, Edinburgh was also home to writing greats such as James Boswell, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Walter Scott, and more recently, J. K. Rowling. Theatre fans will be happy to note that the city's Royal Lyceum Theatre has its own theatre company, and that other theatres such as the Edinburgh Festival Theatre frequently host travelling shows. If drama is your thing, then don't forget to watch a play or two while you're in town.
Of course, for those who prefer a night out on the town to an evening at the theatre, the capital of Scotland also has a vibrant nightlife. From the Grassmarket to Lothian Road and Rose Street, the city boasts a wide selection of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
If animals are more your thing though, make sure you check out the Edinburgh Zoo. Scotland's most popular paid-for tourist attraction after Edinburgh Castle, the Zoo itself is involved in many conservation programmes worldwide, and is definitely worthy of your support. From culture, to nightlife and conservation, Edinburgh is a beautiful mix of the traditional and the contemporary, and is in every way an ideal destination for the traveller who is looking to experience the best of both worlds.
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Your 2 night stay in Edinburgh, GB
Check-in: Friday, September 17, 2010
Check-out: Sunday, September 19, 2010
Room 1: 1 Adult, 0 Children
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
This handsomely updated historic hotel is steps from the Waverley Train Station, Princes Street shopping, and the 18th-century New Town, a
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Apex International Hotel
Conveniently situated near the airport in the Old Town neighborhood of Edinburgh, this property is close to Scotch Whisky $19.41 Advance purchase special
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Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Location.This Edinburgh hotel is within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket area. Princes Street and the Royal $16.51 Hot Deal of the Week
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Ocean Apartments
Situated in the historical district, in the Leith neighborhood of Edinburgh, this aparthotel is close to Royal Yacht $12.58
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The Scotsman Hotel
The Scotsman Hotel is on North Bridge in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The Royal Mile and Princes Street, the capital's main shopping street, are just one block from the boutique $19.92
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Grassmarket hotel
Situated in the Old Town neighborhood, in the heart of Edinburgh, this property is close to Witchery Tours, $7.55
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
This budget-friendly Edinburgh hotel is located near the Royal Mile. Nearby city-center attractions include Princes Street, the Scottish Parliament $14.17
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Old Waverley Hotel
Situated in the New Town neighborhood, in the heart of Edinburgh, this property is close to Princes Mall, $14.57
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Hilton Edinburgh Caledonian
Situated in Edinburgh's Haymarket neighborhood, this business-friendly property is close to Royal Lyceum $27.60
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The Knight Residence
Conveniently situated near the airport in the Old Town neighborhood of Edinburgh, this family-friendly apartment property is $21.50 Sale! Save 20% on this Stay.
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Fountain Court Apartments - Grove Executive
Situated in the Haymarket neighborhood, in the heart of Edinburgh, this condo property is close to Edinburgh $19.10
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The Glasshouse Edinburgh
The Glasshouse Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Less than 10 blocks from the hotel are landmarks including The Edinburgh Playhouse Theater, St. James shopping center, $17.83
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Jurys Inn Edinburgh
Situated in the Old Town neighborhood, in the heart of Edinburgh, this property is close to Museum of Childhood, $15.71 Only 1 rooms left!
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King James by Thistle
In Edinburgh's New Town neighborhood, this property is close to Omni Centre Edinburgh, Edinburgh $20.57
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West
Situated in the Ravelston neighborhood, in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel is close to Dean Gallery, $13.49
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The Ben Doran Guest House
This Edinburgh guesthouse is close to National Library of Scotland, Holyrood Park, and Arthur's $9.26 Stay 2 nights and save 15% off your stay!
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Radisson Blu Edinburgh
The Radisson Blu Edinburgh is a classic Old Town building located on the Royal Mile, the oldest street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies between Edinburgh Castle at the top of the $24.27
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Rocco Forte Balmoral Hotel
Rocco Forte Balmoral Hotel is in Edinburgh, Scotland. This hotel is situated amongst the shopping of Princes Street; Waverly Station is adjacent. $29.62
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Royal British Hotel
In Edinburgh's New Town neighborhood, this property is close to Princes Mall, St. Andrew $7.92 Only 4 rooms left!
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Key Attractions
- Caledonian Brewery
Caledonian Brewery is a Scottish brewery founded in 1869 in the Slateford area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Caley, as it is known locally, is the only survivor of over 40 breweries that operated in Edinburgh during the 1800s, although a number of independent breweries have opened in recent years.
- Camera Obscura
The camera obscura (Latin veiled chamber) is an optical device used, for example, in drawing or for entertainment. It is one of the inventions leading to photography.
- Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated 3 miles (4.8 km) south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar.
More Attractions from Edinburgh, UK
- Dalmeny House
- Dean Gallery
- Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Leith
- Museum of Scotland
- Nat'l War Museum-Scotland
- National Gallery of Scotland
- National Library Of Scotland
- New Town
- Old Town
- Our Dynamic Earth
- Palace of Holyrood House
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Royal Museum
- Royal Observatory
- Royal Scottish Academy
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Scot Natl Gallery Modern Art?
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Ctr
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- Scottish Parliament Building
- St Giles Cathederal
- St Marys Episcopal Cathederal
- Talbot Rice Gallery
- The Royal Mile
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