Vi And Zibi's Guidebook
Sightseeing
In terms of places to see, I would recommend the Old Town - Cockburn Street, Royal Mile (made up of four streets, one called High Street), Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Candlemaker Row, (at Chambers Street you can pop into the National Museum for free during the day), George the IV Bridge.
When you are on royal mile don’t forget to go all the way to the castle gates for a great view of the city.
Just go for a stroll to experience this multi layer city with big historical influences on the modern world.
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Edinburgh Old Town
In terms of places to see, I would recommend the Old Town - Cockburn Street, Royal Mile (made up of four streets, one called High Street), Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Candlemaker Row, (at Chambers Street you can pop into the National Museum for free during the day), George the IV Bridge.
When you are on royal mile don’t forget to go all the way to the castle gates for a great view of the city.
Just go for a stroll to experience this multi layer city with big historical influences on the modern world.
Great museum. Free of charge. There is a viewing terrace on the top of the more modern wing.
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National Museum of Scotland
Great museum. Free of charge. There is a viewing terrace on the top of the more modern wing.
Go there in the evening when the Princes Street is lit up for a great night photo.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillGo there in the evening when the Princes Street is lit up for a great night photo.
From the flat it is only 5min walk to the bottom of Arthur’s Seat
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Arthur's Seat
From the flat it is only 5min walk to the bottom of Arthur’s Seat
Green area. Nice fountain and view towards the castle on the west side of the gardens.
Clock made of flowers during spring time and summer.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetGreen area. Nice fountain and view towards the castle on the west side of the gardens.
Clock made of flowers during spring time and summer.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateQueen’s residence
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveThe other side of Arthur’s Seat
Tells stories of old Edinburgh. Life in dark alleys, etc. Book ahead if this is your cup of tea.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StTells stories of old Edinburgh. Life in dark alleys, etc. Book ahead if this is your cup of tea.
Great if you like architecture of old train stations
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Waverley Railway Station
Great if you like architecture of old train stations
Good view of the city from the castle. A lot of history. Book ahead. Some ppl love it some may be disappointed, as buildings do not form a ruined old castle. For a romantic ruined castle go to Craigmillar Castle
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillGood view of the city from the castle. A lot of history. Book ahead. Some ppl love it some may be disappointed, as buildings do not form a ruined old castle. For a romantic ruined castle go to Craigmillar Castle
Outdoors areas are free to enter. No need to book. Indoor there are some areas free (one that houses some fish), but you need to pay to enter the winter garden greenhouse.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceOutdoors areas are free to enter. No need to book. Indoor there are some areas free (one that houses some fish), but you need to pay to enter the winter garden greenhouse.
Quite far to go there by public transport. Nice if you have seen everything else and it is too hot in the city.
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeQuite far to go there by public transport. Nice if you have seen everything else and it is too hot in the city.