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Edinburgh<br />
When a city’s New Town dates back to the 18th century, you know you’re in a<br />
seriously historic city; it’s Old Town is medieval by the way. This sophisticated<br />
Scottish capital has melded the ancient with the modern and is synonymous with<br />
its annual festival in August, that encompasses the legendary Tattoo to and The<br />
Fringe; but it’s festival time almost year-round in Edinburgh. Join the spirited<br />
locals for celebrations of film, jazz and science, not to mention Hogmanay.<br />
Walk through history with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, towering above the Royal<br />
Mile. Then follow this famous thoroughfare down to the Queen’s Scotland address.<br />
Take a tipple of Scotland’s finest whisky en route or shop for your clan tartan.<br />
Our favourite things to see and do<br />
Edinburgh Castle – You haven’t truly seen Edinburgh<br />
until you’ve paid a visit to the most famous of all the Scottish<br />
castles. Perched atop a rocky outcrop and totally dominating<br />
the cityscape, it has tons of history dating back to the 12th<br />
century and is still used for events like the Military Tattoo.<br />
Fringe Festival – Book a week in Edinburgh during the<br />
month of August and you’re in for an unforgettable cultural<br />
explosion! Crazy acts by top local and international performers<br />
are on show almost 24 hours a day. In 2016 one of the funniest<br />
one-liners was by comedian Roger Swift, “I spotted a Marmite<br />
van on the motorway, it was heading Yeastbound.”<br />
© Visit Scotland & Kenny Lam<br />
© Visit Scotland & Kenny Lam<br />
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre – This is the perfect<br />
place to s<strong>amp</strong>le a wee dram. Neat or with ice, it’s up to you,<br />
just don’t ask for a mixer of coke or the whisky lovers might<br />
not let you get out alive!<br />
Grey Friars Bobby – The story of the little Skye Terrier,<br />
that stood guard by his master’s grave for over 14 years until<br />
he himself died on 14 January 1872, is bound to make you<br />
shed a tear or two. A visit to Bobby’s headstone in Greyfriars<br />
Kirkyard, and getting your photo taken next to the statue of<br />
Bobby on the corner of Edinburgh’s Candlemaker Row and<br />
George IV Bridge, is mandatory when visiting Edinburgh.<br />
Clan Tartan Centre – Do you remember watching<br />
Braveheart and wishing you were part Scottish? Now you can<br />
find out if your name is linked to a Scottish clan and deck<br />
yourself out head to toe in your family tartan.<br />
Arthur’s Seat – There are a number of walking tracks<br />
crisscrossing the hills of Edinburgh that will take you to the<br />
top of Arthur’s Seat (the main peak) in a little less than an<br />
hour. The effort is worth it with superb views of the city.<br />
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© Visit Scotland<br />
© Visit Scotland<br />
© Visit Scotland & Kenny Lam<br />
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