Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Sightseeing

Historical interest. See a medieval house in the Old Town.
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Gladstone's Land
477B Lawnmarket
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Historical interest. See a medieval house in the Old Town.
The Castle of Scottish Kings & Queens. This is a castle fortress built on an extinct volcano. The castle holds the Scottish crown jewels and many other treasures on national significance.
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Lâu đài Edinburgh
Castlehill
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The Castle of Scottish Kings & Queens. This is a castle fortress built on an extinct volcano. The castle holds the Scottish crown jewels and many other treasures on national significance.
Mary Kings Close, a block of flats flattened after the occupants died of the plague. The City Chambers were built immediately on top, but two basement floors of the original close remain. Haunted.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
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Mary Kings Close, a block of flats flattened after the occupants died of the plague. The City Chambers were built immediately on top, but two basement floors of the original close remain. Haunted.
Largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott. 287 steps to the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh & beyond.
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Tượng đài Scott
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Largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott. 287 steps to the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh & beyond.
Looks at money, coinage, economics, art, design, technology, crime, trade, security – all feature in the story of money. Located in the stunning former Bank of Scotland headquarters building
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Museum on the Mound
23 The Mound
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Looks at money, coinage, economics, art, design, technology, crime, trade, security – all feature in the story of money. Located in the stunning former Bank of Scotland headquarters building
Bobby, a terrier, belonged to John Gray, a watchman. When John died he was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. The loyal Bobby sat by his master's grave for 14 years until he died in 1872.
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
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Bobby, a terrier, belonged to John Gray, a watchman. When John died he was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. The loyal Bobby sat by his master's grave for 14 years until he died in 1872.

Arts & Culture

St Giles, the High Kirk of Edinburgh, the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city skyline.
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Nhà thờ St Giles
High Street
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St Giles, the High Kirk of Edinburgh, the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city skyline.
The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of 3 great Scottish writers – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Visitors can see writers' portraits, rare books and personal objects
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The Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's Close
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The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of 3 great Scottish writers – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Visitors can see writers' portraits, rare books and personal objects
Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, delighting visitors since 1835. Rated top Attraction in Scotland and #2 Attraction in UK. Live moving panorama of the city.
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Camera Obscura và Thế giới ảo giác
549 Castlehill
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Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, delighting visitors since 1835. Rated top Attraction in Scotland and #2 Attraction in UK. Live moving panorama of the city.
The national art gallery of Scotland is located on The Mound it is a neoclassical building built 1859. Art by Jacopo Bassano, Van Dyck, Giambattista Tiepolo, Monet, Gaugan, Constable, Degas, da Vinci
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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The national art gallery of Scotland is located on The Mound it is a neoclassical building built 1859. Art by Jacopo Bassano, Van Dyck, Giambattista Tiepolo, Monet, Gaugan, Constable, Degas, da Vinci

Everything Else

The National Library of Scotland is the world's leading centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots. A major European research library, with collections of world-class importance.
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
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The National Library of Scotland is the world's leading centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots. A major European research library, with collections of world-class importance.
Public park in the city centre, created in 1770s & 1820s from draining the Nor Loch.
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Princes Street
Princes Street
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Public park in the city centre, created in 1770s & 1820s from draining the Nor Loch.

Food Scene

Tea room where the first Harry Potter book was written by JK Rowling. Yummy tea & cakes!
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The Elephant House
21 George IV Bridge
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Tea room where the first Harry Potter book was written by JK Rowling. Yummy tea & cakes!
Fabulous Gothic restaurant next to Castle. Great food, amazing atmosphere, quite pricey but good as a treat. Booking essential.
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 Castlehill
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Fabulous Gothic restaurant next to Castle. Great food, amazing atmosphere, quite pricey but good as a treat. Booking essential.

Drinks & Nightlife

Less than 100 metres away, this cosy little pub is hidden at the Back of Gladstone's Land. Low ceilings, warm welcome, helpful staff.
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Jolly Judge
7 James Ct
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Less than 100 metres away, this cosy little pub is hidden at the Back of Gladstone's Land. Low ceilings, warm welcome, helpful staff.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful open space, ideal for walking, running, picnics. Stunning views of Arthur's Seat.
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Các Đồng Cỏ
Melville Drive
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Beautiful open space, ideal for walking, running, picnics. Stunning views of Arthur's Seat.
Enjoy a challenging hike up Arthur's Seat and enjoy a panoramic view of Edinburgh from the top. Great hill for runners.
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Arthur's Seat
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Enjoy a challenging hike up Arthur's Seat and enjoy a panoramic view of Edinburgh from the top. Great hill for runners.
Beautiful open space around Holyrood Palace. Ideal for walking, a picnic, running etc
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Công viên Holyrood
Queen's Drive
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Beautiful open space around Holyrood Palace. Ideal for walking, a picnic, running etc

Shopping

Something for almost everyone! A huge selection of High Street shops, from clothes to foodstuffs, homeware to chemists, you will find it all on Princes Street.
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Princes Street
Princes Street
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Something for almost everyone! A huge selection of High Street shops, from clothes to foodstuffs, homeware to chemists, you will find it all on Princes Street.
Excellent selection of women's clothes shops in one small area. Also, close to a number of excellent eateries, cafes and pubs.
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George Street
George Street
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Excellent selection of women's clothes shops in one small area. Also, close to a number of excellent eateries, cafes and pubs.