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Edinburgh Tourist Information
Edinburgh has a wide range of attractions for you to enjoy during your stay, from
the beautiful sights at Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Botanical Gardens to the
cultural experiences of The Museum of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Medical Tour.
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh is situated in the south-east of Scotland, is the second largest city
in Scotland, and is also the capital of Scotland. Steeped in history and considered
to be one of the most beautiful cityscapes in Europe, Edinburgh attracts over 1
million overseas visitors a year. Bursting with culture and history and with a wide
range of 3 and 4 star hotels, Edinburgh is perfect for a family holiday, business
trip or cultural indulgence alike.
There are world-class museums and galleries covering a range of subjects, many of
them free, award-winning restaurants and bars, and popular shopping facilities,
Scotland's capital has something for everyone. Edinburgh itself is a giant museum
with a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the city where you will find the
medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town, a fascinating blend of old and modern
styles. A joy to wonder around, it is no surprise Edinburgh is regarded as one of
the most beautiful and elegant cities in Europe. Edinburgh also has a green and
scenic landscape, with plenty of parks and gardens, cliffs, rocks and grassy hills.
Golf in Edinburgh
There is a wide choice of golf courses throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians - Edinburgh's
golfing coastline. East Lothian is located just east of Edinburgh and is one of
Scotland's best golf regions with 22 courses, offering a course to suit all standards
and tastes. One of the world's first established golf clubs, The Gentleman Golfers
of Leith was formed in Edinburgh in 1744.
Within the city there are 6 courses owned by the City of Edinburgh which cater for
the beginner or child friendly 9 holes at Portobello, to the spectacular challenging
18 hole course at the Braid Hills. These golf courses do not require you to be a
member or have an official golf handicap �just pay and play, making them ideal for
visitors on holiday.
Shopping in Edinburgh
Edinburgh offers superb shopping facilities with a variety of shops and malls such
as the famous Princes Street, fashionable designer boutiques of the West End and
up-market chic of the New Town, shoppers have plenty of choice for some serious
retail therapy. Edinburgh is home to Scotland's only Harvey Nichols and is just
2 minutes from Princes Street. Edinburgh is also the perfect place to buy Scottish
souvenirs and food products in particular.
Museums in Edinburgh
In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town is the National Museum of Scotland, with the
unusual, the weird and the wonderful, it tells the story of Scotland, its land,
people and culture. See treasures from the edges of history and trace Scotland's
story from fascinating fossils to popular culture.
Within the walls of Edinburgh Castle is a museum - the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Museum. On display are exhibits spanning 330 years of history, including medals,
uniforms, personal items, archives and photographs. Experience the history of Scotland's
only Cavalry Regiment as the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum covers the Battle
of Waterloo (1815), the Crimean War, and latter battles of the 19th century such
as the Nile Expedition (1884-85) and Abyssinia, the South African War of 1899-1902
and the First and Second World Wars.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most famous tourist attractions and the most
popular in Scotland. Towering high above the city, it offers superb views over Edinburgh
and plenty to see and do inside. Highlights of Edinburgh Castle include the Great
Hall, which was completed in 1511 and now houses an interesting collection of weapons
and armour, Mons Meg - one of the World's oldest cannons at over 550 years old,
the National War Museum and the Prisons of War Exhibition, recalling the conditions
the 18th century captives endured and The Honours of Scotland - the crown jewels
of Scotland which consist of a crown, sceptre and sword dating from the late 15th
and early 16th centuries.
Royal Botanic Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was established in 1670 as a medical garden and
is now Scotland's premier garden where the unusual and beautiful can be found. One
of Edinburgh's most popular tourist attractions, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
covers over 70 acres of beautifully landscape, capturing the imagination of visitors
and providing a tranquil haven just one mile from the city centre. There are nearly
17,000 different species of plants from all over the world at Royal Botanic Garden
Edinburgh - about 7% of all known plant species.
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is west of the city centre at Turnhouse and sits just off the
M8 motorway, making it a convenient way of travelling to the city of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Airport is officially Scotland's fastest growing airport and handled over
9 million passengers in 2008 and this number is set to rise. Edinburgh Airport offers
many domestic and international destinations for travellers in the Edinburgh region,
with airlines including EasyJet, Flyglobespan and Ryanair flying to other UK destinations
popular and Europe.
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Edinburgh Castle
Castle Hill
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 2NG
Tel. 0131 225 9846
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Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH12 26TS
Tel. 0131 334 9171
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Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH3 5LR
Tel. 0131 552 7171
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Edinburgh Dungeons
31 Market Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 1QB
Tel. 0131 240 1000
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Place
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 3AA
Tel. 0131 557 2692
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Edinburgh Medical Tour
25 Regent Terrace
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH7 5BS
Tel. 0131 557 6970
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University of Edinburgh
7-11 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH8 9BE
Tel. 0131 650 2252
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Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
97b West Bow
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 2JP
Tel. 0131 226 6665
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Edinburgh World Heritage Trust
5 Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH2 4DR
Tel. 0131 220 7720
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Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre
Eastfield
Penicuik
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH26 8HB
Tel. 0196-867-5128
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The Museum of Edinburgh
142 Canongate
Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Scotland
Tel. 0131 529 4143
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The Museum of Childhood
42 High Street
Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Scotland
Tel. 0131 529 4142
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Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery
23 Union Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 3LR
Tel. 0131 557 2479
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