Sightseeing in Edinburgh - what to see. Complete travel guide
Edinburgh is the city, where the Scottish spirit can be felt as vividly, as nowhere else. A bagpipe and a kilt are a part of everyday life even these days. Scottish food, which consists only of healthy products, is well-known for its high quality. Basically, Scottish food is based on such ingredients as beef, lamb, game and a lot of fish. Not only Scottish cheese and Scottish beer are known all over the world, but also Scottish whisky.
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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 … Open
Five galleries. Five galleries, which are scattered all over the city, feature works of outstanding artists of different periods of time. The National Gallery of Scotland is the place where you can look at the permanent exhibition of European art. The Royal Scottish Academy offers its visitors to enjoy the works by Monet, Titian and Gauguin. The Scottish National Portrait Gallery provides visitors with information about the 500-year old history of Scotland starting from Robert Burns and ending with Sean Connery. The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, just like the Dean Gallery, which is located nearby, is an ideal place for fans of modern art. Even the bushes there are true pieces of art.
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 … Open
The Royal Yacht 'Britannia'. The Royal Yacht 'Britannia' served the Royal family for more than 40 years. Monarchs, heads of countries, and presidents visited the ship. Nowadays, everyone can make an excursion in the upper and lower decks, and imagine themselves a celebrity. Here visitors can get closer to all aspects of the royal sea life from fabulous dining rooms to small narrow laundries.
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 … Open
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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 Photo
♥ Shopping area ' George Street' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Multrees Walk' Edinburgh, 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Princes Street' Edinburgh, 0.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' George Street' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Multrees Walk' Edinburgh, 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Edinburgh
♥ Castle 'Edinburgh Castle' Lothian, 0.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Craiglockhart Castle' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Merchiston Tower' , 2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Craigmillar Castle' Lothian, 4.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dalhousie Castle' , 12.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Edinburgh Castle' Lothian, 0.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Craiglockhart Castle' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Merchiston Tower' , 2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Craigmillar Castle' Lothian, 4.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dalhousie Castle' , 12.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Edinburgh and around
♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Scotland' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Portrait Gallery' Edinburgh, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art' Edinburgh, 1.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Scotland' Edinburgh, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Portrait Gallery' Edinburgh, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art' Edinburgh, 1.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Edinburgh from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Stirling Castle
From the series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”
Check on the map: 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”
Check on the map: 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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