As I'm probably going on an exchange programme in september, I'd love to know some nice places to visit
2007-06-25 00:31:41 · 5 answers · asked by pestobistro 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Edinburgh
Starting at the top of the town, Edinburgh Castle is a must see for every visitor. It has a fascinating history, but what makes it really special are the views in every direction. Edinburgh Castle is cared for by Historic Scotland - www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Next to the castle, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre aims to bring 300 years of Scotch Whisky history to life. This interactive visitor attraction, allows you to experience whisky sights, sounds and smells, and gives the opportunity to discover how whisky is made. - www.whisky-heritage.co.uk
Just down the Royal Mile lies the Writers Museum. Situated in Lady Stair's House, built in 1622, The Writers' Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures, in particluar Robert Burns (1759 - 1796), Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894). - www.cac.org.uk
Nearby to this lies the National Library of Scotland, Scotland's largest library and the world centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots. - www.nls.uk
Just Round the corner from this on Chambers St lies the Royal Museum run by National Museums of Scotland. This museum houses the international collections and contains an extraordinary range of material. - www.nms.ac.uk/royal
For some of the darker side of the city, visit the Edinburgh Dungeon. Witch-hunters, grave-robbers, murderers, cannibals, executioners - you will find them all here, along with their wretched victims. - www.thedungeons.com
Beneath the Royal Mile lies a warren of concealed streets where real people lived, worked and died in bygone centuries. Step back in time at The Real Mary King’s Close to walk through these hidden closes, some of which have never before been open to the public.
www.realmarykingsclose.com
Continuing into the underworld, you might want to experience one of Edinburgh's Ghost Tours with Mercat Tours. The gory, the ghoulish, the sinister and the haunted, creepy Underground Vaults - "possibly the most haunted place in Britain"! - lots to choose from - www.mercat-tours.co.uk
At the bottom end of the Royal Mile is the Palace of Holyrood - a royal residence as well as the new Scottish Parliament.
Next door to these attractions lies Our Dynamic Earth - an interactive visitor centre taking you on a thrilling journey back in time to learn about our planet Earth. - www.dynamicearth.co.uk
Elsewhere in the city you can visit treats like the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith and The Royal Botanic Gardens.
In addition we have these festivals:
Snowdrop Festival
Ceilidh Culture
Science Festival
Leith Festival
Edinburgh Art Festival
Jazz and Blues Festival
Military Tattoo
Festival Fringe
International Festival
Book Festival
Film Festival
Festival of Politics
Edinburgh Mela
Edinburgh's Christmas
Hogmanay
Read about them here
http://www.edinburgh.org/events/edinburg...
http://www.holidayscotland.org.uk/attrac...
2007-06-25 22:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of great places to see in Edinburgh, like the castle, Royal Mile and Parliament house. Plus a few great churches like St. Pauls and it seems like a million pubs, however there are a few great places nearby too. You have to visit Stirling, it's a great little town just outside of Edinburgh. It's also the location of the great battle by William Wallace of Braveheart fame. Visit the bridge where he defeated the English and became a hero. You can also visit St. Andrews where the famous golf course is located. This is where golf was born and you can even play a round as it's a public course. This is a "must" do for anyone who plays golf, and even if you don't everyone who does will be jealous. The last is a bit far, not that that much...Loch Ness. Beautiful lake to see and visit, you can go on a tour boat out into the lake. Just make sure you bring your camera as you never know what you will see...
2007-06-25 04:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by Just a friend. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too many places to list!
Start at Holyrood Palace at the foot of the Royal Mile and you can also visit the new Scottish Parliament. Wander up the mile, visit John Knox's House, The High Court, Any amount of Pubs as well and you'll end up at Edinburgh Castle.
Wander along Princes Street for shopping, St Andrews Square has Harvey Nicks, Louis Vutton and you can also access Jenners.
Dependent on when you're here you could catch a football match at Easter Road Stadium or Tynecastle (Not a nice place!!) to watch Hibernian or Hearts. There could also be Rugby at Murrayfield.
Other ideas would be Deep Sea World (South Queensferry),
The Royal Yacht Brittania (Ocean Terminal) or St Pauls Cathedral.
Hope that helps.
2007-06-25 04:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by Bumfluff McGuffie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
South Queensferry is a very quaint town just below the Forth Railway Bridge. Nice place for an afternoon trip from Edinburgh. Also take the train to Glasgow, its only 30 minutes.
2016-05-19 22:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Edinburgh.
The Royal Mile from the castle to Holyrood Palace (The museums, St Giles, the closes, ); the museums in Chambers street; The 'Botanics'; the new town; Arthur's Seat, The Braid Hills; The museum of antiquitites / art galley in Queen Street; The Scot Monument; The gallery of modern Art; the National Gallery; Calton Hill,
Out of town: North Berwick, Peebles, Culross. Don't forget the museums and art galleries of Glasgow,.
2007-06-25 20:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋