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Edinburgh travel guide |
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2011-01-19 |
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| Old Town meets New Town
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Let us guide you through Edinburgh - Scotland¡¯s capital city, and one of Britain¡¯s most exciting tourist destinations. There are 2 sides to Edinburgh – the historic Old Town with the medieval Edinburgh Castle and cobblestone alleys, and the elegant but classic Georgian New Town. The combination of these 2 parts of the city, along with it's vibrant events and celebrations such as Hogmanay and the Festival Fringe is what gives Edinburgh its unique character. Together, they create a dynamic and fascinating city which truly captures the magical spirit of Scotland. |
| Culture & history |
Edinburgh¡¯s beautiful Old and New Towns have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status twice over. The city is home to 4,500 listed buildings – the highest concentration in the world – and is also a modern, dynamic city of art and culture with its museums, galleries, universities and festivals.
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| Attractions |
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Edinburgh¡¯s Old Town is dominated by Edinburgh Castle , which rests on a hilltop at the end of the Royal Mile. Stay on the Royal Mile for the The Scotch Whisky Experience and Ghost Tours , then head to the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden for 70 acres of tranquillity. And the events for your diary: Burns Night in January, Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, and of course, Hogmanay in December. |
| Shopping |
Edinburgh is full of fabulous places to shop. Princes Street, which separates the Old and New Towns, is lined with great department stores; George Street is full of boutiques and bars; St Andrew¡¯s Square and Multrees Walk are designer heaven; and of course, there¡¯s the Royal Mile for some great Scottish souvenirs.
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| Sport |
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Edinburgh is a haven for sports fans. Easter Road stadium and Tynecastle Stadium are home to the city¡¯s main football clubs, Hibernian F.C and Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) F.C. And golf fanatics will love Edinburgh too – some of the world¡¯s best courses can be found in and around the city, including Gullane, the Open Championship course at Muirfield and the Open Qualifying course at Dunbar. |
| Buy before you fly |
| One thing you definitely shouldn¡¯t travel to Edinburgh without is an Edinburgh Pass . With free entry to over 30 of the city¡¯s top attractions, free return airport and city centre bus transport, a free guidebook and lots of exclusive offers, the Edinburgh Pass is the best way to explore the Scottish capital. Visit our shop for more exciting offers, including Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets , Haggis Adventures Tours and Royal Edinburgh Tickets - VisitBritain Shop . Don¡¯t forget to take a look at VisitBritain¡¯s massive selection of accommodation in Edinburgh |
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