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The imposing castle that stands on the craggy mound of an
extinct volcano in the heart of Edinburgh is not only the city's
top attraction, but a proud and lasting symbol of the Scots nation.
The...
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The Palace of Holyrood was originally an abbey, built in the
12th century, and later the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, notorious
for her turbulent reign and dramatic life. Today the palace is...
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The National Gallery of Scotland is situated in the heart of
Edinburgh and is home to Scotland's greatest collection of European
paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance to...
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The historic town of St Andrews is home to the most famous golf
club in the world, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Often referred to as 'the home of golf', St Andrews and the...
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Get to grips with the mystery and magic of the ancient city of
Edinburgh at the museum dedicated to its history, from prehistoric
times to the present day. The Museum of Edinburgh...
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Not just any garden, the Edinburgh Botanic Garden is
acknowledged as one of the finest in the world, featuring six
percent of all the world's known plants, the most tender being
cosseted in...
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Alongside Edinburgh Castle visitors can enjoy a 'wee dram' and
uncover the secrets of brewing Scotland's famed malt, grain and
blended whiskies, known to the locals as 'the water of life'....
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Pride of the Ocean Terminal in the port of Leith, Edinburgh's
recently developed waterfront shopping and leisure area, is moored
the famed Royal yacht,
. Numerous illustrious passengers,...
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Made famous by the conclusion of the exciting novel (later
turned movie)
by Dan Brown, this 15th-century Gothic
church has become a touristic place of pilgrimage, just six miles
(10km) south of...
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The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is used primarily for musical
events and touring groups, and it is one of the main venues for the
annual summer Edinburgh International Festival, as well as...
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A 'must see' in Edinburgh is the Royal Mile, a succession of
streets forming the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Fittingly, the Royal Mile is approximately one Scottish mile...
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Like the London and York Dungeons, the Edinburgh Dungeon gives a
graphic and spine-chilling look into Edinburgh's history. The
dungeon employs every trick in the book to scare the life out of
its...
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Featuring a wonderful variety of cute and exotic animals,
children will be absolutely thrilled with a visit to the Edinburgh
Zoo. It also offers younger visitors a Kids Zone where they can...
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Located just 20 minutes from Edinburgh, Scotland's national
aquarium Deep Sea World is the perfect place for a fun-filled
family outing on a rainy day. Children can view marine life such...
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When travelling in Edinburgh with children, a trip to the Museum
of Childhood is an absolute must and a favourite with adults and
children alike. It contains wonderful displays, featuring toys...
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This science centre is a fabulous attraction for children of all
ages and adults alike, and aims to educate and inspire visitors to
think about our planet and its evolution. Featuring a number...
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The tallest of the seven hills that form Holyrood Park at 822
feet (250m), Arthur's Seat is actually an extinct volcano that
overlooks the city of Edinburgh. There are the remains of an Iron
Age...
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One of the most impressive Scottish castles in the region,
Stirling Castle has a famous history of clashes between British
troops and Scottish revolutionaries. Its bridge is the site of one
of...
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The Falkirk Wheel - a rotating boat-lift located near the town
of Falkirk in central Scotland - is an unlikely but extremely
popular Scottish tourist attraction. The Wheel, which was built as
part...
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