Guidebook for Edinburgh
History Attractions
At the center of Scottish life for more than nine hundred years,Edinburgh Castle was one of the strongest fortresses in the kingdom.It has served as a royal palace arsenal ,gun foundry,state prison,a place of safe-keeping for the state Record and Crown Jewels,and more recently as an infantry barracks with accommodation for over a thousand solider
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillAt the center of Scottish life for more than nine hundred years,Edinburgh Castle was one of the strongest fortresses in the kingdom.It has served as a royal palace arsenal ,gun foundry,state prison,a place of safe-keeping for the state Record and Crown Jewels,and more recently as an infantry barracks with accommodation for over a thousand solider
Official site for the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of Her Majesty The Queen in Scotland
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Hof Holyroodhouse
CanongateOfficial site for the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of Her Majesty The Queen in Scotland
Sightseeing
The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading Botanic Gardens .Visitor can discover the Garden’s fascinating history dating back 350 years,learn about its planting and walk around 70 acres of beautiful landscape .
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading Botanic Gardens .Visitor can discover the Garden’s fascinating history dating back 350 years,learn about its planting and walk around 70 acres of beautiful landscape .
Museum & Galleries
I’ll With over 20,000 objects bringing together the his together the history of Scotland the wonders of nature and diverse cultures,game-changing scientific breakthroughs and exquisite art ,design and fashion from across the centuries,there’s plenty to discover at the National Museum of Scotland
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National Museum of Scotland
I’ll With over 20,000 objects bringing together the his together the history of Scotland the wonders of nature and diverse cultures,game-changing scientific breakthroughs and exquisite art ,design and fashion from across the centuries,there’s plenty to discover at the National Museum of Scotland
The Scottish National Gallery displays some of the greatest art in the world, including masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Constable, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, amongst many others. The most comprehensive part of the collection covers the history of Scottish painting – all the major names, including Ramsay, Raeburn, Wilkie and McTaggart, are represented.
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Þjóðlistasafn Skotlands
The MoundThe Scottish National Gallery displays some of the greatest art in the world, including masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Constable, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, amongst many others. The most comprehensive part of the collection covers the history of Scottish painting – all the major names, including Ramsay, Raeburn, Wilkie and McTaggart, are represented.
Shopping
Start on Princes Street with its flagship stores including the legendary Jenners,and view of the Castle .One street back is fashionable George Steet with a rich selection of stylish shops .For luxury fashion brands try Multree’s Walk ,just off St Andrew Square-a luxury shopping experience second to none .Beyond this is the famous John Lewis store .The Royal Mile tends to be dominated by tartan souvenir shops but venture off the beaten track and you will find some real gems
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Princes Street
Princes StreetStart on Princes Street with its flagship stores including the legendary Jenners,and view of the Castle .One street back is fashionable George Steet with a rich selection of stylish shops .For luxury fashion brands try Multree’s Walk ,just off St Andrew Square-a luxury shopping experience second to none .Beyond this is the famous John Lewis store .The Royal Mile tends to be dominated by tartan souvenir shops but venture off the beaten track and you will find some real gems
Food scene
A guided tasting of your chosen Scotch whiskey within The World’s Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky
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Skoskur viski reynsla
354 CastlehillA guided tasting of your chosen Scotch whiskey within The World’s Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky
Opened in 1995, The Elephant House has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh. Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle.
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The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeOpened in 1995, The Elephant House has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh. Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle.