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Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site continued to be a royal residence until 1633.
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CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site continued to be a royal residence until 1633.
Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design"
It has the best view over Edinburgh City that you will find.
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Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design"
It has the best view over Edinburgh City that you will find.
The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children's playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches.
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मेडोज़
Melville DriveThe Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children's playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches.
The Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics.
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The Usher Hall
Lothian RoadThe Usher Hall is a concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics.
The King's Theatre is a treasured piece of Edinburgh history and still a bustling home to popular stage entertainment, staging quality touring drama, kids' shows and Scotland's No.1 panto.
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King's Theatre
2 Leven StThe King's Theatre is a treasured piece of Edinburgh history and still a bustling home to popular stage entertainment, staging quality touring drama, kids' shows and Scotland's No.1 panto.
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre, or EICC for short, is the principal convention and conference centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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एडिनबर्ग अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन केंद्र
150 Morrison StThe Edinburgh International Conference Centre, or EICC for short, is the principal convention and conference centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Fantastic audio guide coupled with brilliant and helpful staff
Really great attraction
Tea room well worth a visit- top notch
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveFantastic audio guide coupled with brilliant and helpful staff
Really great attraction
Tea room well worth a visit- top notch
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Scottish Museum, with international collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
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National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Scottish Museum, with international collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, they have something fun to entertain all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spectacular city scape photographs from their Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience.
Situated just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, come and discover the first ever purpose built visitor attraction in Edinburgh and see history and modern marvels together under one roof.
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कैमरा ऑबस्क्यूरा और भ्रमण का विश्व
549 CastlehillWith five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, they have something fun to entertain all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spectacular city scape photographs from their Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience.
Situated just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, come and discover the first ever purpose built visitor attraction in Edinburgh and see history and modern marvels together under one roof.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Founded in 1670 as a physic garden to grow medicinal plants, today it occupies four sites across Scotland—Edinburgh, Dawyck, Logan and Benmore—each with its own specialist collection.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Founded in 1670 as a physic garden to grow medicinal plants, today it occupies four sites across Scotland—Edinburgh, Dawyck, Logan and Benmore—each with its own specialist collection.
The Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street. The building was designed in a neoclassical style by William Henry Playfair, and first opened to the public in 1859.
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National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundThe Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street. The building was designed in a neoclassical style by William Henry Playfair, and first opened to the public in 1859.
Dynamic Earth is a not-for-profit visitor attraction and science centre in Edinburgh and is Scotland's largest interactive visitor attraction. It is located in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Salisbury Crags.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDynamic Earth is a not-for-profit visitor attraction and science centre in Edinburgh and is Scotland's largest interactive visitor attraction. It is located in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Salisbury Crags.
Shopping
Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland and the main shopping street in the capital. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1.2 km from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland and the main shopping street in the capital. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1.2 km from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east.
Food scene
Now firm favourites on the craft beer scene, Innis & Gunn opened up on Lothian Road in 2015. Serving traditional pub grub with a hoppy twist - think IPA battered fish, a rarebit sauce infused with the original brew and Spicy Innis & Gunn Session IPA infused prawn and avocado ceviche.
Open for pretty much all meals, from breakfast and weekend brunch through to dinner, their Thursday steak night is worth a look as they source the meat locally from family-owned Shaws Fine Meats
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Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
81-83 Lothian RdNow firm favourites on the craft beer scene, Innis & Gunn opened up on Lothian Road in 2015. Serving traditional pub grub with a hoppy twist - think IPA battered fish, a rarebit sauce infused with the original brew and Spicy Innis & Gunn Session IPA infused prawn and avocado ceviche.
Open for pretty much all meals, from breakfast and weekend brunch through to dinner, their Thursday steak night is worth a look as they source the meat locally from family-owned Shaws Fine Meats
Opened in 2012 as one of the first bars not to serve pints, The Hanging Bat brews their own ales as well as stocking other UK beers and rare, imported options.
The food menu is as interesting as what's behind the bar. Cooked on a smokey BBQ, the dishes are made to compliment the drinks and include pulled pork, beer mac and cheese and a range of smoked hot dogs that were created especially for the bar.
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The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdOpened in 2012 as one of the first bars not to serve pints, The Hanging Bat brews their own ales as well as stocking other UK beers and rare, imported options.
The food menu is as interesting as what's behind the bar. Cooked on a smokey BBQ, the dishes are made to compliment the drinks and include pulled pork, beer mac and cheese and a range of smoked hot dogs that were created especially for the bar.
Glasgow's favourite Mexican opened up in the capital last year. Serving up the same moreish menu of Mexican street food, sharing dishes and favourites such as burritos, Topolabama is ideal for a laid-back dinner.
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Topolabamba
93 Lothian RdGlasgow's favourite Mexican opened up in the capital last year. Serving up the same moreish menu of Mexican street food, sharing dishes and favourites such as burritos, Topolabama is ideal for a laid-back dinner.
Serving an 'epic' brunch menu and over 15 gourmet burgers (including veggie options), Red Squirrel is the place to go if you're needing some weekend sustenance.
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Red Squirrel
21 Lothian RdServing an 'epic' brunch menu and over 15 gourmet burgers (including veggie options), Red Squirrel is the place to go if you're needing some weekend sustenance.
Another export from Glasgow, Bread Meats Bread is a burger lover's dream. Offering a wide variety of burgers, from the traditional to the more creative such as the Lothian Wolf (American cheese, Crispy Bacon, Pulled Pork in BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions and ‘Nduja mayo).
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Bread Meats Bread
90-92 Lothian RdAnother export from Glasgow, Bread Meats Bread is a burger lover's dream. Offering a wide variety of burgers, from the traditional to the more creative such as the Lothian Wolf (American cheese, Crispy Bacon, Pulled Pork in BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions and ‘Nduja mayo).
Family owned and run, Frizzante has been serving up traditional Italian food to Edinburgh residents for over 30 years.
As you'd expect the menu includes pizza, pasta, traditional meat dishes and risotto. A budget-friendly pre-theatre menu is also available for £14.95 for 2 courses.
Frizzante also offers an extensive prosecco list, alongside wines, beer and cocktails.
Frizzante Proseccheria
95 Lothian RdFamily owned and run, Frizzante has been serving up traditional Italian food to Edinburgh residents for over 30 years.
As you'd expect the menu includes pizza, pasta, traditional meat dishes and risotto. A budget-friendly pre-theatre menu is also available for £14.95 for 2 courses.
Frizzante also offers an extensive prosecco list, alongside wines, beer and cocktails.
Just above the Traverse Theatre, next to the Usher Hall and only a one minute walk from the Royal Lyceum theatre, Dine is a multi-award winning relaxed brasserie-style dining and drinking venue, located in the cultural hub of Edinburgh. Serving the finest locally sourced produce from the Borders and Highlands of Scotland whilst championing small independent cottage industries. Dine brasserie and cocktail lounge epitomises relaxed luxury featuring an immaculate dining space set within a striking, circular atrium.
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Dine Edinburgh
10 Cambridge StJust above the Traverse Theatre, next to the Usher Hall and only a one minute walk from the Royal Lyceum theatre, Dine is a multi-award winning relaxed brasserie-style dining and drinking venue, located in the cultural hub of Edinburgh. Serving the finest locally sourced produce from the Borders and Highlands of Scotland whilst championing small independent cottage industries. Dine brasserie and cocktail lounge epitomises relaxed luxury featuring an immaculate dining space set within a striking, circular atrium.
Great cafe/ lunchy restaurant just outside of the apartment building. I recommend for takeaway lunches.
Philpotts
132 Lothian RoadGreat cafe/ lunchy restaurant just outside of the apartment building. I recommend for takeaway lunches.