Edinburgh Castle sits grandly above the city on Castle Rock. The highest p...
Princes Street is the main shopping street in Edinburgh and runs between L...
The Edinburgh Zoo is a non-profit organization owned and protected by the...
The Princes Street Gardens are public parks in the centre of the city. It...
The Festival Theatre includes the largest performance space in Scotland an...
St. Andrew's Square is situated in the New Town. The Melville Monument sta...
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2) Have it sent to you as aVisit one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and discover the historic elegance that is Edinburgh. Head down into the Old Town for the historic core of the old city and walk along the famous Royal Mile. Divided into four sections, start at the top of Castle Hill with Edinburgh castle which dates back to the twelfth century. Then follow the street through the Lawn Market to the High Street which is the heart of the Royal Mile and where you will find many pubs, restaurants, and shops. Continue on and finish at Holyrood Palace, that it is still used by the Royal Family, and has been on the location in various forms since 1128.
Spend the evenings in one of the many pubs and restaurants, which are sociable and welcoming, and get to know the locals! A trip to Scotland is not complete without trying haggis, and you will find reasonably-priced excellent quality haggis across the city. Edinburgh is also known for its fantastic festivals, and the city is taken over every August by seven different festivals including the Fringe. Head to the largest arts festival in the worlds and enjoy hundreds of shows and events. New Year is also a fantastic time to visit the city, join in the traditional Hogmany celebrations.
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. @onionrick has a new band. 13/7. Or Thirteen Seven. First gig tonight in Edinburgh - Opium in the Cowgate. Doors at 8pm, on first.
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HELP! I need someone to come to the Dome tonight and document our show. Believe it or not it's never been properly recorded since Edinburgh
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Good luck to everyone taking part in #commonwealthgames We loved the Scottie Dogs - maybe we should do doggie coats. http://t.co/P9uYkhgKEi
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Visit Gladstone's Land at the heart of #Edinburgh's Royal Mile & see life in the 17th century http://t.co/4zxu5OCeAz http://t.co/PE8JUnQIGT
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Liven up your Wednesday night! MT @MadFerretBand: #ferretsontour tonight 7pm whistlebinkies @tweetbinkies #livemusic #scotland2014
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Jim Lambie floor installed at the @fruitmarket gallery in Edinburgh. http://t.co/TCf0ztEebM
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Scotland’s most famous monarch, Mary Queen of Scots, is holding court in the Great Hall http://t.co/e2p7R8sYPG http://t.co/AyIQ55kPue
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@radiogagan Awww! You should go Scotland is lovely. Go by Edinburgh Castle n there's a lovely cafe The Elephant House :)
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Stockbridge Farmer's Market in #Edinburgh #food #fresh http://t.co/Hi4IRzVa3s http://t.co/nQ6kLxg4Ed
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