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Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital and second largest city (after Glasgow) of Scotland,
in the UK.
Edinburgh has in fact been the Scottish capital since 1437, and seat of the revived
Scottish Parliament since it first met in
1999.
As of the
2001 census,
Edinburgh had a population of 448,624.
Perhaps the best known building in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Castle which overlooks the city
from Castle Rock. There is archaeological evidence of human habitation on the site since at least
the 9th century BCE, but most of the castle buildings actually date to the 16th century - the exception
is St. Margaret's Chapel which was built in the early 12th century, and is in fact the oldest building
in the whole of Edinburgh.
Other noteworthy sites in Edinburgh include the highly distinctive Nelson's Monument (on Calton Hill),
and Arthur's Seat, the latter being an unusual geological formation created from an ancient extinct
volcano eroded by glaciers during the ice ages.
Edinburgh is home to many festivals and events, especially during the Summer months.
Many people have heard of the Edinburgh Fringe (the world's largest arts festival), the Edinburgh
Festival (arts and culture) and Edinburgh International Festival (performing arts). There are also
several other excellent but slightly lower profile festivals: the Edinburgh Art Festival, the Edinburgh
International Film Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival,
and the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Additionally, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a show involving
military bands, pipers, and fireworks takes place nightly for around 3 weeks at the Castle Esplanade during the
summer (buy tickets in advance if you want to attend, all tickets sell out quickly in advance of the tattoo).
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland Photographic Print
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Attractions and places of interest in Edinburgh include:
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Here are some posters of Edinburgh:
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Edinburgh, Scotland 40" X 13.5" Art Print Artist: James Blakeway.
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Military Tattoo Performed in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland 24" X 18" Photographic Print Artist: Gareth McCormack.
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland 24" X 18" Photographic Print Artist: Gareth McCormack.
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom 12" X 9" Photographic Print Artist: R H Productions.
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Black Watch Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland 12" X 9" Photographic Print Artist: Neale Clarke.
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland 48.75" X 38.75" Framed Photographic Print Artist: Gareth McCormack.
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Here are some books about Edinburgh:
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By Harvard Student Agencies Inc.
Let's Go Paperback (304 pages)
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Yards of ale, a round of single malts, a boisterous reading of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and a rousing round of “God Save The Queen”—all before midnight? Sounds like you’ve found yourself a copy of Let’s Go London, Oxford, Cambridge & Edinburgh. For nearly a thousand years, students from every corner of the globe have made the pilgrimage to these academic meccas. Between pints and televised football matches among jolly locals in historic pubs, our researchers have scoured the quiet courtyards, cobblestone alleys, and echoing passageways of the UK’s most magnificent universities to bring you everything but the courseload. |
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By Offbeat Guides
Offbeat Guides Released: 2010-07-31 Kindle Edition
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Click Here | Product Description: This Offbeat Guide has everything you need to have a great trip, including how to get there, get around, fun sights, great restaurants, landmarks and attractions provided by teams of locals and expert travelers who are constantly updating the guide with new and more accurate information. In addition, we scour the internet and local event listings to provide you with all of the latest events, festivals, concerts, and activities that are going on during August. It is designed for optimal use on Kindle and other electronic devices. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. Get the most up-to-date travel guide for any destination and carry it with you on your Kindle! |
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By Alan Murphy
Footprint Handbooks Paperback (304 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Scotland's most famous city, Edinburgh is known for its castle, splendid gardens, and rich history of Georgian, Victorian, and medieval architecture. This guidebook contains 20 maps that help any visitor locate an Edinburgh architectural wonder, the closest pub, or simply find their way back to the hotel. Written by a native Scotsman, the book includes extensive information on the city's best shopping, top music venues, and the best museums and galleries. Scotland's famous art festival, the biggest New Year's party in Europe, and other annual events are also covered. |
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By MobileReference
MobileReference Released: 2010-06-03 Kindle Edition
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This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on Kindle and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions. Table of Contents: A-Z INDEX Essentials: Eat | Drink | Buy | Sleep | Contact | Respect | Stay Healthy | Stay Safe | Driving in the UK | Units Conversion 1. Scotland: Regions, Cities and Other destinations | Get in | Get around | Geography | Climate | History | Demographics | Talk | Government and Politics | Culture | Music | Literature | Art | See & Do | Driving tour | Cycling 2. Maps: Scotland | Regions | Scottish clans | The Scottish Borders | South West | Central Belt | Scottish Highlands | North East | Hebrides | Orkney Islands | Shetland Islands | Edinburgh Districts | Edinburgh City Center 3. Edinburgh: History | Eat | Drink | Sleep | Stay safe | Contact | Cope 3.1 Transport: Get in | Get around | Airport | Bus Station | Waverley 3.2 Attractions: Top 10 | Itinerary | See | Buy | Do 3.3 Culture: Edinburgh Festival | Edinburgh Festival Fringe | Museums | Theaters 3.4 Landmarks: Buildings | Hotels | Churches | Parks | Streets 3.5 By Area: Districts | Hills | Get out 4. Aberdeen: Get in | Get around | History | Talk | Climate | Culture | Architecture | Museums | Parks | Do | Buy | Eat | Drink | Sleep | Stay Safe | Get out 5. Glasgow: Get in | Get around | History | Talk | Geography & Climate | Districts | Culture | Architecture | See | Museums | Do | Buy | Eat | Drink | Gay & Lesbian | Sleep | Stay Safe | Contact | Get out 6. Inverness: Get in | Get around | History | Geography & Climate | Culture and Sports | See & Do | Eat & Drink | Sleep | Inverness Castle | Get out 7. Dumfries: Get in & around | History | Geography | Culture | Do & Buy | Eat & Drink | Sleep | Stay safe | Get out 8. Dundee: Get in & around | History | Talk | Geography | Culture | Buy | See & Do | Eat & Drink | Sleep | Stay safe | Cope | Get out 9. Stirling: Get in & around | History | Geography | Buy | See | Do | Eat | Drink | Sleep | Contact | Get out Read: Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott | Letters On Demonology And Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scott | Play: Sudoku |
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By Streetwise
StreetWise Map (1 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: PLEASE NOTE: A newly updated version of this STREETWISE map is available. The map may be found by searching for the new product ISBN: 9781931257459 Thank You.Streetwise Edinburgh Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Edinburgh, Scotland - Folding pocket size travel map This map covers the following areas: Main Edinburgh Map 1:11,000 Edinburgh Regional Map 1:200,000 Edinburgh Area Map 1:120,000 Scotland Map 1:2,200,000 Few cities match Edinburgh’s city centre: Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile with its medieval blocks of flats; the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the elegant Georgian architecture of New Town. The best way to visit Edinburgh, particularly the Old Town, is by foot using the STREETWISE® Edinburgh map. One of the best vantage points to view the city is from Edinburgh Castle high up on castle rock, which is the city’s dominant physical feature and from where impressive views are available from all sides. Walk down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Then head back up Princess Street to New Town and Charlotte Square. Spend the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens. With the STREETWISE® Edinburgh Map new discoveries will open up to you for an unforgettable experience of Edinburgh and its regions. The main Edinburgh city map pulls all important sites together to help organize and navigate your tour of Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Region map will help navigate your departure from Edinburgh for day trips to West Lothian, Midlothian, and East Lothian, regions studded with castles and wonderful country roads. The complete country map of Scotland will enable you to locate all important towns and regions in Scotland for adventures within the country or as part of a trip even further afield in Great Britain. Our pocket size map of Edinburgh is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Edinburgh map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Edinburgh map today and you too can navigate Edinburgh, Scotland like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. |
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By Barry Shelby
Frommers Paperback (228 pages)
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Product Description: These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. - Full-color package at an affordable price
- Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions
- Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information
- Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
- Handy pocket-sized trim
Make the most of Edinburgh and Glasgow with Frommer’s Edinburgh and Glasgow Day by Day, a travel guide that will show you how to experience the best sights in the smartest, most time-efficient way. See the best of Edinburgh in one, two, or three days, learn about full-day tours of Glasgow, find out about the best driving tours through the Borders and the Central Highlands, peruse hundreds of evocative color photos to help you imagine your trip, and discover hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife for all budgets. Never feel lost with this handy guide. |
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By Martin Li
Hunter Publishing Kindle Edition
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Click Here | Product Description: This is based on our 592-page Adventure Guide to Scotland, but it zeroes in on Edinburgh and Glasgow. Also included is an extensive introductory section on Scotland as a whole. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - gives you a solid knowledge of each area and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; tourism contacts - it's all here! Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. Then come the adventures - fishing, canoeing, hiking, rafting and more. Includes extensive lists of recommended outfitters, with all contact details - e-mail, website, phone number and location. The definitive guide to every aspect of Edinburgh, Glasgow and their surroundings - the legends, the clans, the castles and romantic hotels, the Highland games and, of course, the whiskey. This long-time Scotland resident takes us to every site you will want to see. |
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By Michael T R B Turnbull
Sutton Publishing Paperback (160 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: A guide to more than 100 of the curious and interesting corners of Edinburgh, Curious Edinburgh explores the hidden treasures of Scotland's capital city and unlocks the forgotten meaning og landmarks that have become familiar. It tells the reader how to find and understand the city's nooks and crannies. |
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By Sam Pickering
University of South Carolina Press Hardcover (193 pages)
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Part travelogue, part psychological self-study, Sam Pickering's Edinburgh Days, or Doing What I Want to Do is an open invitation to be led on a walking tour of Scotland's capital as well as through the labyrinth of the guide's swerving moods and memories. Along the way readers discern as much from Pickering's sensual observations of Scottish lives and landmarks as they do about what befalls the curious mind of an intellectual removed from the relations and responsibilities that otherwise delineate his days. Pickering spent the winter and spring of 2004 on a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh, making his return to the city after a forty-year absence. Edinburgh Days maps the transition from his life in Connecticut, defined by family, academic appointments, and the recognition of neighbors and avid acolytes, to a temporary existence on foreign soil that is at once unsettlingly isolating and curiously liberating. Torn between labeling himself a tourist or a sojourner, Pickering opts to define himself as an "urban spelunker" and embarks on daily explorations of the city's museums, bookshops, pubs, antique stores, monuments, neighborhoods, and graveyards. His ambling tours include such recognizable sites as Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Castle Rock, the Museum of Childhood, the National Gallery, the Writers' Museum, the Museum of the People, the Huntly House, the John Knox House, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the Edinburgh Zoo. The holdings of city and university libraries present Pickering with the opportunity to revisit the works of a host of writers, both renowned and obscure, including Robert Louis Stevenson, Samuel Smiles, John Buchan, Tobias Wolfe, Russell Hoban, Patrick White, Hilaire Belloc, and Van Wyck Brooks. "I have long been a traveler in little things," he muses, and it is his fascination with minutiae that infuses this collection of essays with the dynamic descriptions, quirky observations, and jesting interludes that bring the historic city to life on the page and simultaneously recall the very best of Pickering's idiosyncratic style. |
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By Harvard Student Agencies Inc.
Let's Go Paperback (300 pages)
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Welcome to London, Oxford, Cambridge, and Edinburgh Let’s Go style. Discover some of the best-kept culinary secrets in London’s West End. Pay a visit to Oxford, whose halls have churned out the likes of W. H. Auden and Albert Einstein, or Emma Thompson’s alma mater, Cambridge, where the student, not the tourist, is king. Whether visiting for a summer or a semester, there’s time to take in all the coolest theaters, galleries, and most spectacular historical landmarks and without breaking the bank. |
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