Susan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Located at the bottom of The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to the castle, Holyroodhouse has served as the principal royal residence in Scotland, since the 16th Centuary and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining.
The Queen resides here when in Edinburgh but it's open to the public all year round.
Once the home of the tragic Mary Queen of Scots, a trip to the Palace is essential when visiting Edinburgh.
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except in July or August when it's open seven days a week.
Opening hours are 09.30-16.30.
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Παλάτι του Χόλιρουντχάουζ
CanongateOnce the home of the tragic Mary Queen of Scots, a trip to the Palace is essential when visiting Edinburgh.
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except in July or August when it's open seven days a week.
Opening hours are 09.30-16.30.
It would be a shame to come to Edinburgh and not visit the famous Edinburgh Castle which dominates the skyline.
Book tickets on line in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
To get the best out of your visit book your activities in advance on line.
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CastlehillIt would be a shame to come to Edinburgh and not visit the famous Edinburgh Castle which dominates the skyline.
Book tickets on line in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
To get the best out of your visit book your activities in advance on line.
Calton Hill is a fifteen minute walk from the apartment. It's quite a steep climb up from Waterloo Place but is well worth the effort for the fabulous views over the city and its interesting collection of historic buildings.
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Λόφος Κάλτον
Calton HillCalton Hill is a fifteen minute walk from the apartment. It's quite a steep climb up from Waterloo Place but is well worth the effort for the fabulous views over the city and its interesting collection of historic buildings.
The Scottish Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags.
It's possible to visit the building any time it's open and entry is free. However, it's possible to book a free tour when you'll learn more about our history, art, architecture and work.
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Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags.
It's possible to visit the building any time it's open and entry is free. However, it's possible to book a free tour when you'll learn more about our history, art, architecture and work.
Arthur's seat is the mountain in the middle of the city and easily accessible from my apartment. This is the view form my kitchen window. The view from the top is stunning.
There are several ways to reach the top, some easier than others. It depends how fit you are! Be sure to wear suitable walking shoes or boots and take plenty of water on hot days.
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Arthur's seat is the mountain in the middle of the city and easily accessible from my apartment. This is the view form my kitchen window. The view from the top is stunning.
There are several ways to reach the top, some easier than others. It depends how fit you are! Be sure to wear suitable walking shoes or boots and take plenty of water on hot days.
A hop-on, hop off, open decked bus tour is a great way to see the city, especially if you're short on time. Each bus has a tour guide with a commentary in several languages and stops at all the major Tourist Attractions.
Bus
A hop-on, hop off, open decked bus tour is a great way to see the city, especially if you're short on time. Each bus has a tour guide with a commentary in several languages and stops at all the major Tourist Attractions.
Housed in the Canongate Tollbooth,The People's Story Museum gives a unique insight in to Edinburgh's working class people from the 18th Century to the late 20th Century. Built in 1591 building itself has had numerous incarnations including a jail!
It's open from 10am -5pm and is free but donations are very welcome.
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People's Story
163 CanongateHoused in the Canongate Tollbooth,The People's Story Museum gives a unique insight in to Edinburgh's working class people from the 18th Century to the late 20th Century. Built in 1591 building itself has had numerous incarnations including a jail!
It's open from 10am -5pm and is free but donations are very welcome.
Mary King's Close is one of Edinburgh's top attractions and the only preserved 17th century street. Step down into Edinburgh's hidden history!
Due to limited availability it's best to book a few days or even weeks in advance.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StMary King's Close is one of Edinburgh's top attractions and the only preserved 17th century street. Step down into Edinburgh's hidden history!
Due to limited availability it's best to book a few days or even weeks in advance.
Food scene
Abbeyhill has lots of nice cafes but The Red Kite is the most popular.
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Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlAbbeyhill has lots of nice cafes but The Red Kite is the most popular.
This lovely cafe specialises in Greek pies and yummy Greek pastries.
Closed on Mondays.
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Think Pastry
80 Montrose TerraceThis lovely cafe specialises in Greek pies and yummy Greek pastries.
Closed on Mondays.
Howie's in Waterloo Place is the nearest restaurant. It specialises in local Scottish produce and the venison is especially recommended. Booking is essential.
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Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StHowie's in Waterloo Place is the nearest restaurant. It specialises in local Scottish produce and the venison is especially recommended. Booking is essential.
KFC is just across the road in the Meadowbank if you fancy a take-away. Open to 10.30.
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KFC Edinburgh
KFC is just across the road in the Meadowbank if you fancy a take-away. Open to 10.30.
If you have been out late and feel hungry McDonald's is just down the road and open until 2am.
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McDonald's
59 London RdIf you have been out late and feel hungry McDonald's is just down the road and open until 2am.
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Τρόποι μεταφοράς
Make use of the buses.
Edinburgh has an excellent bus service which runs both day and night. The bus stop is five minutes walk from the apartment and you will be able to take a bus to all areas of the city.
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Suitable clothing
Edinburgh can be cold, wet and windy even in summer. Make sure to pack plenty of warm, waterproof clothing and boots. Bring an umbrella as well!
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Edinburgh is a very busy city with many tourists.
Edinburgh is a very busy city with many tourists all the year round. It's a good idea to book where possible. Most of the attractions that I have listed are bookable in advance.
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All day savers.
The cheapest way to travel by bus is to buy an all day saver from the driver. This gives you unlimited travel for the entire day.
However, if you are reasonably fit you can easily walk from the apartment to all the Tourist Attractions I have listed.