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Edinburgh Travel Guide: 3,354 reviews and 6,585 photos
Much is to be said about this amazing city... so much - in fact - that it won't fit onto this intro page. So, recently I have added plenty of new tips about Edinburgh, especially under "General Tips" and "Off the beaten Path"... I hope you like them!
--> Our 2nd TRIP TO EDINBURGH was in: October 2011.
--> DAY 7:
Drive from Inverness to Edinburgh.
Rose Street Pubs, "the Golf", the Meadows / Whale Jaw Bones, St. Giles Cathedral, High Street / Royal Mile.
--> DAY 8:
High Street / Royal Mile, the Pleasance.
--> DAY 9:
Greyfriar's Kirkyard / Cemetary, Greyfriar's Bobby Bar, the Canon Gate: the People's Story Museum, the Museum of Edinburgh, John Knox House, the Royal McGregor Pub, the Grassmarket: the Bow Bar, the White Hart Inn.
--> DAY 10:
Merchiston Castle School, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Mile and Canongate, Arthur's Seat, St. Anthony's Chapel, St. Margaret's Loch, Holyrood.
--> DAY 11:
Castle Terrace Farmer's Market, Rosslyn Chapel.
Visited Sue, David and the Poodles!
--> DAY 12:
Shopping in Jenners, Princes Street, Scott Monument, Calton Hill, comedy show at the Tron Kirk (Royal Mile).
Instead of creating a separate page for each and every loch or tiny village that we visited, I've decided to group the entire road-trip together on my general "Scotland" page.
Also, for descriptions / info on Haggis, Bagpipes, the Scottish flag and many other traditions you'll need to visit the "Scotland" Local Customs page.
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Beautiful City of Edinburgh!
Where the tourist can drown his sorrow
By viewing your monuments and statues fine
During the lovely summer-time.
I'm sure it will his spirits cheer
As Sir Walter Scott's monument he draws near,
That stands in East Princes Street
Amongst flowery gardens, fine and neat.
And Edinburgh castle is magnificent to be seen
With its beautiful walks and trees so green,
Which seems like a fairy dell;
And near by its rocky basement is St. Margaret's well,
Where the tourist can drink at when he feels dry,
And view the castle from beneath so very high,
Which seems almost towering to the sky.
Then as for Nelson's monument that stands on the Calton hill
As the tourist gazes thereon, with wonder his heart does fill
As he thinks on Admiral Nelson who did the Frenchmen kill.
Then, as for Salisbury crags, they are most beautiful to be seen,
Especially in the month of June, when the grass is green;
There numerous mole-hills can be seen,
And the busy little creatures howking away,
Searching for worms amongst the clay;
And as the tourist's eye does wander to and fro
From the south side of Salisbury crags below,
His bosom with admiration feels all aglow
As he views the beautiful scenery in the valley below;
And if, with an observant eye, the little loch beneath he scans,
He can see the wild ducks swimming about and beautiful white swans.
Then, as for Arthur's seat, I'm sure it is a treat
Most worthy to be seen, with its rugged rocks and pastures green,
And the sheep browsing on its sides
To and fro, with slow-paced strides,
And the little lambkins at play
During the livelong summer-day.
Beautiful city of Edinburgh! the truth to express,
Your beauties are matchless I must confess,
And which no one dare gainsay,
But that you are the, grandest city in Scotland at the present day!
... the freaks are back in town!
Do not be alarmed, this is normal in the month of August every year.
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- Pros:Numerous things to do and see, a truly unique capital city.
- Cons:Very crowded, can be expensive if you don't compare prices first.
- In a nutshell:Must be one of the most unique, fascinating and beautiful capital cities of this world!
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Coooool Videos! I was thinking 'wet rain' was a joke, but it actually makes sense! And great music choices! Keep it up!
I remember hearing about that movie when they were working on but forgot about it completely! Thanks for the reminder--will definitely check it out. Been WAY too long since I visited Scotland and I miss it. Still wish I could've made your wedding. :(
Hi Jess, I see you've been adding some new tips to your Edinburgh page. You're right -- these are all things I didn't notice when I was there.
Hey great updates matey.....especially the pubs along Rose street. I'll remember those tips for when we visit :o) Good stuff!! Hugs xx
Wow, your underconstruction tips are still very informative. Beautiful HP here and I take about 600-700 photographs when I visit any place. Nice page!
I couldn't resist to start reading :-) Makes me want to come and eat fudge and just don't think of calories, lol :-) Maybe even a mars bar...
Some great unusual shots of Edinburgh. Glad you enjoyed your stay.