Sightseeing in Edinburgh - what to see. Complete travel guide
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1. Tourists are advised to observe basic safety precautions - do not take valuable items for a walk and do not leave bags and coats unattended. The best way to wear camcorders and cameras …
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For hundreds of years Edinburgh Castle has been the main historic symbol of the city, but not all travelers know about unique hidden places of interest in Edinburgh. Fans of mystics and …
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Some hotels in Edinburgh are worth a title of one-of-a-kind landmarks. The beautiful Angels Share Hotel is one of them. It is located in the center of the stylish West End neighborhood and …
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When it comes to describing designer hotels in Edinburgh, Fraser Suites Edinburgh deserves to be mentioned first as for many years this hotel has been one of the leaders. The elegant …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Edinburgh and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Edinburgh
♥ Shopping area ' Princes Street' Edinburgh, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' George Street' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Multrees Walk' Edinburgh, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Princes Street' Edinburgh, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' George Street' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Multrees Walk' Edinburgh, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Edinburgh
♥ Castle 'Edinburgh Castle' Lothian, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Craiglockhart Castle' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Merchiston Tower' , 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Craigmillar Castle' Lothian, 4.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dalhousie Castle' , 12.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Edinburgh Castle' Lothian, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Craiglockhart Castle' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Merchiston Tower' , 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Craigmillar Castle' Lothian, 4.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dalhousie Castle' , 12.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Edinburgh and around
♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Scotland' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Portrait Gallery' Edinburgh, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art' Edinburgh, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Scotland' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Portrait Gallery' Edinburgh, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art' Edinburgh, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Edinburgh from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Stirling Castle
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Distance from Edinburgh center - 50.3 km.
Stirling Castle has a famous ghost – the Green lady. It is said that it is a ghost of the servants who once saved Mary Stuart from the fire. The woman died from the burns, and on that day, she was wearing a green dress. The castellans say that when green lady appears, something bad happens in the castle. Several fires have already happened after somebody saw the ghost. …
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Falkirk Wheel
From the series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/falkirk-wheel_1.jpg)
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Distance from Edinburgh center - 40.3 km.
Falkirk Wheel looks very impressive. During operation, quiet and slow movements of the rotating 'elevator' look simply magical. The ship lift was opened in 2002. The Queen Elisabeth II participated in the solemn opening ceremony. Just a year later the unusual building was awarded with a number of prizes. The lift design was declared one of the best design projects in 2002. The full workflow of the elevator takes about 4 minutes. On the coasts of the canals grow the beautiful meadows, which in the summer are covered with the lush green grass and are the favorite tourist destination of tourists. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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