With its fairy tale castle and well-preserved architecture, Edinburgh is one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
Divided in two, there’s the historic Old Town, with its medieval cobblestone wynds and alleys and the elegant neo-classical facades of the Georgian New Town.
Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh is tidy and formal, ancient and modern, genteel and elegant, pomp and circumstance.
And, with more than 700 pubs for fewer than 500,000 people, it is one of the best places in Britain
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Tomb relief, Greyfriars Kirkyard. If you like cemetaries and their accompanying histories then Greyfriars and the Mackenzie poltergeist, along with Greyfriars Bobby, are a must
Edinburgh is undoubtedly one of Europe's most beautiful large cities. The people are warm and friendly, and, as can be expected, there are more pubs than traffic lights. More
Although the countryside is beautiful, I was less than impressed with the people. More than one shopkeeper was curt. I did enjoy wandering around the castle. It's not guided,... More
this is a city thats full of architecture, history, art, festivals...so much!! it's great for shopping. it has lots of b&b's or hotels...it caters for all depending on ur budget.... More
Stylish rooftop drinking spaces are springing up across Europe, but if you're at ground level it's all too easy to walk right on by. Here Jane Dunford and Annabelle Thorpe reveal 30 of the best...more
It's time to shake off the winter blues with a few well-chosen outings. We asked five experts to give us their top picks for families, design junkies, urban adventurers, lovers of food and the great outdoors. Here's their selection...more
The city, especially in August when it's teeming with visitors for the festivals, beckons, and often provides the perfect kicker to a day spent discovering new talent....more
It looks like the kind of place Darth Vader would call home but Alexandra Topping finds the friendly staff keep the dark side at bay at Edinburgh's budget business hotel Dakota...more
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