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Are you visiting the city of Edinburgh, Scotland? Here’s a list of essential must-do travel tips for your Edinburgh vacation.
The Royal Mile
Welcome to one of Edinburgh’s most famous tourist destinations. It stretches between Holyrood Abbey and Edinburgh Castle and is chock full of gorgeous buildings and historic sites. Be sure to stop at St. Giles Cathedral and Gladstone’s Land! When you’ve finished, take a stroll through Grassmarket in the central part of town, especially if you finish at Edinburgh Castle.
New Town
You’ve seen Scotland’s Old Town– now it’s time for the New! With Scotland’s history being as long as it is, New Town isn’t very “new” at all. Its origins date back to the 1700′s. You may want to spend two days here: one for exploring shops and restaurants and the other to walk through the National Galleries of Scotland.
Arthur’s Seat
What? Scotland has a volcano? This ancient volcano offers stellar views of Edinburgh and the surrounding waters. Do yourself a favor and research its mythology before you go.
Royal Botanic Garden
This 70-acre garden is not to be missed. Built in the late 17th century, the Royal Botanic Garden was initially intended for medical research. Today, it’s one of the loveliest gardens in the U.K. Best of all, admission to the Gardens is free.
Of course, you don’t have to take these suggestions to heart. Call up friends who’ve visited Scotland, ask for advice on social media, or poll internet users through online surveys like those found at kissinsights.com.
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