2006-10-07 18:26:01 · 4 answers · asked by Kiwi Marg 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Edinburgh
Make sure to have time to go to other events in the city. The Tattoo is during the Fringe festival and there are all sorts of street performers, comedians and musical acts up and down the Royal mile as well as playing at the local clubs at night.
There is a tour of Old Edinburgh which is underneath the city. It's really creepy and really cool. Also visit Holyrood house at the other end of the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle, it's where the Queen stays when she comes ot Scotland. Also if you are able take the hike up to Arthur's seat for a really cool view of the city.
If you rent a car you may want to make a trip northwest to the Falkirk Wheel (http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk/index.asp) and Stirling, home of the Wallace Monument (http://www.nationalwallacemonument.com/index.htm) and Stirling Castle (http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/properties/specialprojects/stirlingcastleproject.htm). Stirling is about 37 miles away from Edinburgh and makes a nice day trip.
Or take a trip to Rosslyn Chapel (http://www.rosslynchapel.org.uk/) that is mentioned in the DaVinci Code, it's about 10 miles or so south of Edinburgh.
And definently get tickets to Tattoo now.
Enjoy your trip.
2006-10-09 13:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by drydenrose 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where are you planning to stay? The hostels usually get tickets from promoters to many of the shows that they can give away to people staying there. The also usually have the in on all the activities and local places & events tourists and travel agents would not know. I recommend High Street Hostel in the thick of things or Castle Rock near the castle.
2006-10-10 16:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have your tickets booked for the Tattoo now, as they go like hotcakes. Also book your hotel now as Edinburgh is heaving during the fringe and accommodation is scarce. If you plan on doing the Zoo, take a picnic instead of buying food there, as it is expensive, and make sure you spend the whole day there, its great.
2006-10-08 10:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by Mas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could definitely give you some ideas of places to go. But in order to give you accurate ideas I would need to ask you some questions, because one destination might be right for one person, but not another.
Feel free to email me and I can give you my contact info.
2006-10-08 03:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by Pam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋