EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM

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Edinburgh, UK
Edinburgh

The city is basically split into two main districts — the Old Town and the New Town — with Princes Street Gardens separating them. The surrounding areas offer a wealth of places to visit.

The Old Town: This is the largely medieval heart of Edinburgh in which most of its important historical monuments can be found, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse Palace (the Royal Scottish residence) and St Giles' Cathedral.

The Royal Mile is the historical artery of the Old Town, linking together Edinburgh's two royal strongholds: Edinburgh Castle and the Holyroodhouse Palace. Running the length of four streets — Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street and Canongate – it's a vibrant, buzzing location. This is especially so during the Edinburgh Festival, when the Old Town is filled with street performers and people thrusting flyers into the hands of passers-by, all in the hope of drumming up larger audiences for their shows. It's also something of a tourist trap and, as a result, souvenir shops have sprung up in droves. However, the vitality and historical significance of... more

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42 reviews of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Best City in England
Submitted by:VDoss96125
July 20, 2008
This was the best trip I have every had. And if i didn't have family here I would sell everything and move there. It is the most beautiful city in England. ... More
This was the best trip I have every had. And if i didn't have family here I would sell everything and move there. It is the most beautiful city in England.
Date of Trip to : August2002
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $500-$1000
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IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!
Submitted by:RandyMaui
March 30, 2008
From the moment I disembarked off the train in Edinburgh and looked up to Holyrood Castle sitting majestically on the hill I knew this was going to be a magical place....And it was over and over again....from the historical sites the genuine kindness of the people and the vibrant city life made this an absolute 5 STARS experience!!!...Its been many years since I visited this amazing place and I've traveled to many foreign destinations. Edinburgh will always rank as the most memorable! You wil... More
From the moment I disembarked off the train in Edinburgh and looked up to Holyrood Castle sitting majestically on the hill I knew this was going to be a magical place....And it was over and over again....from the historical sites the genuine kindness of the people and the vibrant city life made this an absolute 5 STARS experience!!!...Its been many years since I visited this amazing place and I've traveled to many foreign destinations. Edinburgh will always rank as the most memorable! You will not regret it.....
Date of Trip to : October1996
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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Loved Edinburgh!
Submitted by:JPoyfair
March 30, 2008
Loved the castle; the Mary King's Close tour was awesome! Walking up and down the Royal Mile was interesting. I loved the outdoor vendors who set up on the sidewalks - got some beautiful jewelry that was very reasonable (hard to think of a deal for Americans whose exchange rate hurts!) We also went on a ghost tour that was fun. For a big city the people were so friendly. Can't wait to go back. May be my favorite city in the whole world.... More
Loved the castle; the Mary King's Close tour was awesome! Walking up and down the Royal Mile was interesting. I loved the outdoor vendors who set up on the sidewalks - got some beautiful jewelry that was very reasonable (hard to think of a deal for Americans whose exchange rate hurts!) We also went on a ghost tour that was fun. For a big city the people were so friendly. Can't wait to go back. May be my favorite city in the whole world.
Date of Trip to : July2006
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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Edinburgh (pronounced Edin-burra) has been called one of Europe's fairest cities, the Athens of the North, and the gateway to central Scotland…
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