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Visiting Edinburgh, Scotland? Here鈥檚 the Travel Guide

Visiting Edinburgh, Scotland? Here鈥檚 the Travel Guide, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh claims more UNESCO World Heritage buildings than any city, has an enormous medieval castle built on an extinct volcano and is the home to the world鈥檚 first fire service. This city is also the world鈥檚 #1 festival destination and boasts the majestic unicorn as it鈥檚 national animal. Let鈥檚 visit Edinburgh!

There鈥檚 really so much to do, this place could keep you busy for days. Here鈥檚 a list of our must-see鈥檚 when visiting Edinburgh.

This 800+ year old castle looks over the city of Edinburgh from it鈥檚 perch upon an extinct volcano called Castle Rock. Over the centuries, this impressive complex has spent time as royal palace, fortress, and prison. Today Edinburgh Castle is home to the 鈥淪tone of Destiny,鈥� as well as the crown jewels of Scotland, and is Edinburgh鈥檚 top attraction. You can explore the castle鈥檚 inner walls, passageways, and dungeons, just keep in mind that this castle is known as one of the most haunted places in Scotland!聽

It would be nearly impossible to visit Edinburgh Castle without a stroll down Old Town鈥檚 main street, affectionately known as the 鈥淩oyal Mile.鈥� This cobbled thoroughfare connects Castle Rock with Arthur鈥檚 seat, and is lined with Edinburgh鈥檚 incredibly preserved medieval architecture on either side.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Visiting Edinburgh, Scotland? Here鈥檚 the Travel Guide
Guide Location: Scotland » Edinburgh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Josh And Krissy Sedivy
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Royal Mile
  • Princes Street
  • Arthur鈥檚 Seat
  • Scott Monument
  • Floral Clock

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