| Page Views: 791 Last Visit to Edinburgh: May, 2005 | a few days in edinburgh by willy_wonka - last update: Jul 12, 2005 |
i did not particularly like the city of edinburgh. i don't know why exactly, but it just didn't have that IT factor that other cities have. personally, i preferred glasgow over edinburgh, simply because glasgow is more gritty, more REAL then what the pretentious edinburgh is.
having said this, edinburgh is beautiful in it's own way. with its old buildings, twisting alleyways and cobbled streets, the old town is a delight. for walkers there is the beautiful trail that leads up to arthur's seat. shopping is pretty decent here too, with all the major high street stores on offer. the people were very friendly and there was a strong sense of pride amongst them and their city.
edinburgh is a definite must see city when in scotland. it does have its charms. but i suppose it all depends on personal opinion, and to me, i just didn't get that feel from this city. |
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| Pros: | "erm... im really trying hard to think but i can't." | | Cons: | "dark, dank, miserable, cold" | | In A Nutshell: | "edinburgh - a place to see in scotland, but not one i'd rush back for." |
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mvtouring Mon Oct 26, 2009 21:41 UTC
Had to laugh at your comment about the IT factor. My uncle always use to say some girls had it, now I see you use it for city . Lovely page ;-) | ukirsari Thu Aug 28, 2008 05:30 UTC
bad weather and underground seems so .... okay, i will try it later ;) hugs from me gal! | mrjemm Wed Nov 7, 2007 03:37 UTC
Nah, I'm the other side of the coin, can't get the Glasgi thing, but love Edinbra. No1 city in UK! But I don't do "salt'o the Earth"... Jem. | scottishvisitor Wed Jan 10, 2007 19:13 UTC
White legs - ugly parliament - ghosts & that prayer had me laughing = I guess Auld Edinburgh cast its spell on you! |
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