Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Entertainment & Activities

Dynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road
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Dynamic Earth is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, and also functions as a conference venue. It is in the Holyrood area, beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Arthur's Seat
An 80 minute tour through 1000 years of Scottish history via 2 underground rides and 11 live shows.
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Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market St
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An 80 minute tour through 1000 years of Scottish history via 2 underground rides and 11 live shows.
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Hátíðarsviðið
13-29 Nicolson St
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York Place
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Sightseeing

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
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Palace of Holyrood
Canongate
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock.
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Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
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Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock.
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Royal Mile
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Hear stories from costumed guides in otherwise unseen alleys of the capital where people once lived.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
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Hear stories from costumed guides in otherwise unseen alleys of the capital where people once lived.
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
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St. Giles Dómkirkja
High Street
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Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.

Shopping

Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and its main shopping street.
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Princes Street
Princes Street
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Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and its main shopping street.
From fashionista's favourite Harvey Nichols in St. Andrew Square and designer shops such as Cruise and Phase Eight, to star studded jewellers such as Hamilton & Inches and Laings, George Street has it all going on. And when day turns to night, the street comes alive with well-groomed partygoers who flock to the area's many stylish bars.
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George Street
George Street
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From fashionista's favourite Harvey Nichols in St. Andrew Square and designer shops such as Cruise and Phase Eight, to star studded jewellers such as Hamilton & Inches and Laings, George Street has it all going on. And when day turns to night, the street comes alive with well-groomed partygoers who flock to the area's many stylish bars.
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Harvey Nichols
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Parks & Nature

Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
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Princes Street
Princes Street
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Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of mountains in Edinburgh, United Kingdom which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".
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Arthur's Seat
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Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of mountains in Edinburgh, United Kingdom which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".

Arts & Culture

The Scottish Parliament, is the devolved national, unicameral legislature of Scotland. Located in the Holyrood area of the capital city, Edinburgh, it is frequently referred to by the metonym "Holyrood"
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Scottish Parliament Building
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The Scottish Parliament, is the devolved national, unicameral legislature of Scotland. Located in the Holyrood area of the capital city, Edinburgh, it is frequently referred to by the metonym "Holyrood"
The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Museum (so renamed in 1995), with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
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National Museum of Scotland
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The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Museum (so renamed in 1995), with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
Skoska þjóðlega portrettlistasafnið
1 Queen St
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Getting Around

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Waverley Railway Station
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Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder Street
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Food Scene

Prezzo Italian Restaurant Edinburgh North Bridge
7 North Bridge
Italian
Intimate, refined spot for seasonal Scottish cuisine and cocktails in a smart, traditional decor.
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Monteiths
61 High St
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Intimate, refined spot for seasonal Scottish cuisine and cocktails in a smart, traditional decor.
Lush decor in a 16th-century building creates intimate mood for stylish Scottish fine dining.
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Angels with Bagpipes
343 High St
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Lush decor in a 16th-century building creates intimate mood for stylish Scottish fine dining.
Counter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads.
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Pret A Manger
56 Shandwick Pl
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Counter-serve chain for ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads.
Relaxed cafe with a deli counter for artisan coffee, and Scottish produce for breakfast and lunch.
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The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars St
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Relaxed cafe with a deli counter for artisan coffee, and Scottish produce for breakfast and lunch.
Bright yellow walls line this all-day cafe serving traditional Turkish mains, sandwiches and salads.
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Cafe Truva
Shore
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Bright yellow walls line this all-day cafe serving traditional Turkish mains, sandwiches and salads.
Great place for a coffee/tea and cake stop on the Royal Mile.
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Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
250 Canongate
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Great place for a coffee/tea and cake stop on the Royal Mile.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks
123 Lothian Rd
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Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Elegant Andalucian decor and intimate ambience in a tapas joint with set menus and kids' options.
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Cafe Andaluz
77B George St
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Elegant Andalucian decor and intimate ambience in a tapas joint with set menus and kids' options.
Creative Thai cuisine in a rooftop eatery with sleek modern looks and glass walls for castle views.
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle St
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Creative Thai cuisine in a rooftop eatery with sleek modern looks and glass walls for castle views.
Scottish Restaurant
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Pibroch Scottish Restaurant
240 Canongate
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Scottish Restaurant
Bar and Restuarant
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood Rd
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Bar and Restuarant
"Creative, eclectic vegetarian cuisine served in warm, maroon decor with group menu and vegan dishes"
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David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's St
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"Creative, eclectic vegetarian cuisine served in warm, maroon decor with group menu and vegan dishes"
Steaks
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Gaucho Edinburgh
4a St Andrew Square
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Steaks
Casual red and yellow decor in friendly bistro offering French classics and set lunch menu deals.
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover St
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Casual red and yellow decor in friendly bistro offering French classics and set lunch menu deals.