Rough Guides - The Mini Rough Guide to Edinburgh (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Mini Rough Guides)

HOW TO USE THIS E-BOOK

Getting Around this e-Book

This Rough Guide Mini e-book is designed to inspire you and help you plan for your visit to Edinburgh, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.

The guide begins with our selection of Highlights, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan an unforgettable trip. The Introduction and History and Culture chapters give the lowdown on Edinburgh, past and present, while the Out and About chapter is a comprehensive guide to all the best sights. You will find ideas for getting active in Things to Do, while the Food and Drink chapter introduces you to the local cuisine and gives listings of our favourite restaurants by area. Travel Essentials offers just that; practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, Where to Stay provides a special selection of hotels for every budget.

In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

Maps

All key attractions and sights in Edinburgh are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

Images

Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Edinburgh. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.

About Rough Guides:

Published in 1982, the first Rough Guide to Greece was created by Mark Ellingham and a small group of friends who couldnt find a guidebook to meet their needs. Combining a contemporary, journalistic style with a thoroughly practical approach to travellers needs, the immediate success of the book spawned a series that rapidly covered dozens of destinations. These days, Rough Guides include recommendations from budget to luxury and cover more than 120 destinations worldwide, all regularly updated by our team of ever curious, roaming writers. These Rough Guide Minis may be small, but they are packed with information and inspiration and offer amazing value for money.

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Table of Contents

10 THINGS NOT TO MISS

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1. The Scottish Parliament

One of Europes most stunning and controversial modern buildings. For more information, .

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2. St Giles Cathedral

Featuring beautiful stained-glass windows and an ornate 20th-century chapel. For more information, .

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3. The Scott Monument

A Gothic masterpiece. For more information, .

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4. Arthurs Seat

Climb this rock for a fantastic view of the city. For more information, .

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5. Edinburgh Castle

Home of the Honours of Scotland and the One OClock Gun, and the site of the Military Tattoo. For more information, .

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6. Charlotte Square

Located in Edinburghs Georgian New Town, it is the finest square in the city. For more information, .

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7. Festivals

Visitors flock to the city every summer for six major festivals. For more information, .

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8. The Scottish National Gallery

One of the best art collections in Europe. For more information, .

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9. The National Museum of Scotland

Telling the history of Scotland. For more information, .

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10. The Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Queens home in Scotland has ornate interiors and a long history. For more information, .

A PERFECT DAY IN EDINBURGH

8.30am

Breakfast. The ideal place to start a day of culture is at the Scottish Caf inside the Scottish National Gallery, on Princes Street. Set yourself up with a traditional breakfast before a look around the gallery.

10.00am

Edinburgh Castle. Follow the Mound, crossing Princes Street Gardens towards the Old Town and climb the steep steps up to the castle. Its worth getting to the castle early to avoid the crowds. From here there are great views across the New Town below.

11.30am

Castle Hill. Walk back down Castle Hill, passing attractions such as the Scotch Whisky Experience, Camera Obscura and Gladstones Land, along the way. Take time to explore the vennels and wynds as you go.

12.30pm

Shopping. Off George V Bridge, visit Victoria Street with its specialist shops, and continue on into the Grassmarket for lots of lunch options. Retrace your steps and continue to High Street, where St Giles Cathedral dominates.

2.00pm

Royal Mile. Continue down the Royal Mile, where you will find notable attractions including the Museum of Childhood, John Knox House, the Museum of Edinburgh and Canongate Tolbooth. Near the end of the road, the Scottish Parliament Building looms into view and at the foot of the Royal Mile stands the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

3.00pm

Holyroodhouse. It is worth taking time to see the fine collection of royal artefacts (if the royal family are not in residence); alternatively, if the weather allows, explore the huge expanse of Holyrood Park behind.

4.00pm

Afternoon tea. Walk back up the Royal Mile. Just past the Scottish Parliament building is Clarindas Tearoom, a great pit stop to indulge in tea and home-baked treats.