Edinburgh

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Edinburgh is a city that begs to be discovered, filled with quirky, come-hither nooks that tempt you to explore just that little bit further.

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One of the most beautifully sited cities, Edinburgh rises from the wide Firth of Forth to a high, rocky pinnacle crowned by the stone walls and towers of Edinburgh Castle. The Scottish capital is a center of culture and the arts and is especially known for its festivals, from the Edinburgh International Book Festival, which welcomes more than 1,000 authors, …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English CURRENCY pound sterling BEST TIME TO VISIT June to August NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Edinburgh Waverley railway station NEAREST AIRPORT Edinburgh Airport (EDI) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS There are countless wi-fi hot spots all over Edinburgh. Internet cafes, such as Coffee Home in Leith, are spread around the city, and most cafes and bars offer free wi-fi …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Thanks to the efforts of local cycling campaign group Spokes and a bike-friendly city council, Edinburgh is well equipped with bike lanes and dedicated cycle tracks. You can buy a map of the city’s cycle routes from most bike shops. Biketrax rents out mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, road bikes, Brompton folding bikes and electric bikes. You’ll need a debit- …

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History & Culture

Edinburgh is well known for its vibrant history, cultural traditions & tourist attractions. Indeed, Edinburgh has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status twice over. From the cobbled and narrow streets of the medieval old town (the area where you will find The Royal Mile, Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle) to the grandure of the Georgian New Town , the architecture of …

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Top Attractions

Edinburgh Castle Scotland’s most famous landmark, Edinburgh Castle is one of Britain’s most visited tourist attractions. Highlights include the One O’clock Salute from Half Moon Battery (cannon fire commemorates the tradition of helping ships synchronize their clocks); the impressive Scottish National War Memorial; and the stunning collection of Crown Jewels housed in the Royal Palace. Another notable feature is the …

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