| Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse - HM The Queen's | | | | city is by bike. There are over 128km of cycle paths |
| official residence in Scotland. Then, walk up the | | | | allowing a safe and scenic route past many |
| famous Royal Mile which links the Castle with The | | | | interesting landmarks such as the Canal Path and |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse. On route explore some of | | | | Water of Leith walkway. Out of the city there is |
| the museums and shops and take lunch in a Royal | | | | some fantastic mountain biking in the Pentland Hills |
| mile pub or cafe. Edinburgh Castle, built on its own | | | | Regional Park. |
| volcanic rock at the top of the Royal Mile is | | | | Just one mile from city centre, lies the tranquil Royal |
| Scotland's number one visitor attraction and is home | | | | Botanic Garden, 72 acres of beautiful plants. Founded |
| to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh's oldest | | | | in 1670, it is said to be one of the finest botanic |
| visitor attraction, built beside Edinburgh Castle in 1853 | | | | gardens in the world. Here you will also find a |
| is The Camera Obscura where for 150 years visitors | | | | Glasshouses, featuring Britain's tallest Palm House, and |
| have spied on passers-by in the street below and | | | | the award-winning art gallery at Inverleith House. |
| enjoyed amazing panoramas of Edinburgh! | | | | Open all year, the garden hosts many popular events |
| A popular evening activity which combines history | | | | and exhibitions. |
| with entertainment is a ghost Tour! They are | | | | It is worth making the 7 mile trip south of Edinburgh |
| available every evening around the Old Town and | | | | to visit the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, |
| you will hear many tales of ghostly goings on and | | | | which recently featured in Dan Brown's book and the |
| sinister Edinburgh characters. | | | | film The Da Vinci Code. With elaborate carvings and |
| A great way to see the city is to take an Open Top | | | | the famous Apprentice Pillar, the chapel is set in the |
| Bus Tour. Not only can you hop on and off at your | | | | beautiful Rosslyn glen complete with trail walks |
| leisure but they provide a convenient link between | | | | around the romantic Rosslyn Castle. |
| the main tourist attractions such as Holyrood park, | | | | With so much to do (and we've only scratched the |
| The Old Town and The Royal Yacht Britannia, now | | | | surface here) it's definately worth staying in |
| permanently moored in Leith. | | | | Edinburgh for the weekend (or longer if possible!). |
| Edinburgh has some super parks and gardens allowing | | | | There are plenty of hotels, bed and breakfasts and |
| the visitor and of course locals a break from the | | | | campsites to choose from but Edinburgh also boasts |
| buzz of the city. Take a hike up the 251m high | | | | a fantastic collection of holiday rentals (or short term |
| Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano and enjoy | | | | lets). Let In Edinburgh is one website that will help |
| spectacular views of the city. Or how about a lazy | | | | you find short term lets in Edinburgh and also allows |
| stroll in The Meadows followed by a cappuccino in a | | | | you to view in-depth property information and |
| city coffee shop. An excellent way of exploring the | | | | contact the owner/agency directly. |