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"Auld Reekie" a Edinburgh Travel Page by dotshand

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Real Name: dorothy smith
Lives In: Edinburgh, UK
Member Since: May 16, 2005
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Auld Reekie

by dotshand - last update: Aug 4, 2005

Auld Reekie-Edinburgh is known as this because years ago every house/factory with a chimney used coal as fuel and black smoke used to belched from the chimneys over the city

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Pros:"something for everyone, from history, culture, to shopping"
Cons:"can get very busy during festival time"
In A Nutshell:"more than just Edinburgh Castle"
dotshand's Edinburgh Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5
 
Restaurants
Tips: 6
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 2
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 5
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1
Shopping
Tips: 1
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1

Comments for dotshand about Edinburgh
johngayton Sun Jan 8, 2006 18:22 UTC
 If you can eat at Witchery AND the local chippie, life is sorted! Forget about anything in between. Good Luck and Cheers, John.
tini58de Tue Sep 13, 2005 08:32 UTC
 very helpful tips - thanks a lot for your insight! Too bad you don't have pictures, I am afraid that keeps people to read your wonderful tips! Still: keep up the good work!
sugarpuff Mon Aug 8, 2005 03:22 UTC
 Great tips dot...went to edinburgh when i was studying at leeds almost 6 years ago..wow...how time flies!Enjoyed reading your page.
mustertal Thu Aug 4, 2005 17:28 UTC
 I will cetainly try the camp site,fish and chip's and haggis,neeps and tatties,wonderful.

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