Edinburgh Things to Do Tips by mardaska

Edinburgh International Festival Festivals Review

Each year from mid-August and for 3 weeks the city is full of visitors because of this famous festival. There is a great number of performances of music,theatre and dance by some of the worlds leading artists.

Website: http://www.eif.co.uk

Princes Street Princes Street Review

Princes Street is the main Edinburghs shopping street. It is built only on the one side. On the other side of the street is the beggining of the valley of the gardens just under the castle hill.

The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre

Scotland is famous for its whisky...If you want to know about whisky regions, about the malting, the distillation, the maturing process etc, this is the place to visit.
At the end of the tour you will be offered a glass of whisky to taste.

Address: 354 Castlehill

Directions: The Royal Mile

Phone: 0131 220 0441

Website: http://www.whisky-heritage.co.uk/

Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Review

I was told that these gardens where planted by the residents of Princes Street after they won their battle to preserve the view from their windows. And what a view!! The castle and the old city are just on the other side!

The Scott Monument Scott Monument Review

You cannot miss this monument. It stands 200ft high on Princes Street and was built as a tribute to novelist Sir Walter Scott.
A circular stairway climbs to the top (about 300 steps) with amazing views of the gardens below.

Address: East Princes Street Gardens

Military Tattoo Military Tattoo Review

The most spectacular performance of music, dance and drama! The performance takes place in the castle.
I was there when it was the celebration of the 50 years of the festival. The fireworks and the music made the whole thing unforgettable.

The Fringe Festivals Review

This is an unofficial festival running the same days with the international one. It is one of the largest arts festivals in the world!! More than 15000 performances take place in every available space, including the streets.

Website: http://www.edfringe.com/

The Royal Mile Royal Mile Review

The Royal Mile, probably Edinburgh's oldest street, consists of a number of streets and connects Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood House.
On either side of this historic road there buildings worth visiting or exploring:
Goose Pie House
Cannonball House
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Tollbooth Kirk, The Hub
Boswell's Court
Camera Obscura
Assembly Hall
Lawnmarket
Milne's Court
James Close
Gladstone's Land
Lady Stair's House
Brodie's Close
The High Kirk of St Giles
Law Courts
Parliament House
Heart of Midlothian
Mercat Cross
City Chambers
Mary King's Close
Tron Kirk
Brass Rubbing Centre
Museum of Childhood
Moubray House
John Knox house
Canongate
Chessel's Court
Morocco Land
Canongate Tollbooth
Canongate Kirk
Huntly House
Panmure House
White Horse Close
New Scottish Parliament
Dynamic Earth
and finally
the Palace of Holyrood House

The Peoples story The People's Story Museum Review

This museum tells the story of the people of Edinburgh from the late 18th century to the present day. This museum is filled with sights, sounds and, even, smells of the life in Edinburgh the past years.
Admission free.

Address: Canongate Tolbooth

Directions: The Royal Mile

Huntly House Museum

This litlle museum is housed in a restored 16th century mansion and it has a wide collection relating to the city’s past. The collection includes scottish pottery, shop signs, silver ang glass.
Admission free.

Address: 142 Canongate

Directions: The Royal Mile

Phone: 0131 529 4143