Walk,walk.walk
by mark_steps
I work in the city and love going walking when i get the chance! You must go up the casttle and do the touristy things but the Gardens (off princess st) is a must! If you have a lovely day, take a picnic. I did this several weeks ago and saw several lovely squirrels go about their business. If yiu get the chance, take a stroll to the Edinburgh Playhouse and see a show. Not like London or NYC but is still memoriable nevertheless. If you are up for a bit of a scare, the Edinburgh Dungeons are a must! Went last year on Halloween...bad idea. I was shaking when i come out! All in all it was a good night! For me, as i work there, i find it funny just walking down Princess Street listening to everyone going about their business. From tourists asking for directions to all the different conversations you hear. Recently Ann Summers the sex opened on Princess St. This caused some contraversy, but hey, if its what the public want...
Sir Walter Scott Monument
by JUNLI
Sir Walter Scott Monument
This monument was erected in memory of Sir Walter Scott, who was well-known for his novels or something like that.
After an exhausting climb of up to 287 steps, you can reach the highest gallery of this monument which is 200ft+ High!
The admission fare is 2.5 pounds.
Packing List
by patoo
Take care of Mosquitos !!! It's a wonderful country... rainny sure!
but Scotland wouldn't be Scotland without rain !
So umbrellas, rain clothes.. ;o) There are mosquitos so take cream...whatever in order to protect ! It could be sunny, but Scotland is often rainny and grey so don't forget for your cameras suitable films. GUESTHOUSE : BETTER WAY TO sleep. It's easy to find, there are so much and not expensive...
View from the kitchen window
by Nemorino
This is Arthur's Seat, the highest protrusion rising above Edinburgh in Holyrood Park, as seen from my son's kitchen window on South Oxford Street.
For some more views, please see my Views of Edinburgh travelogue.
Local specialities sold in the open air
by jayhawk2000 about Farmers Market
On the first and third Saturday of the month you'll find a farmers market below the castle on Castle Terrace. Stalls are open 9am to 2pm, but get there early for the best selection!
Selected the UK'ssecond best farmers market by the readers of Observer Food Monthly. In addition to organic bread, fruit, vegetables, jam, honey and beer, the local producers offer Scottish venison, wild boar, lamb, salmon, trout, geese, wild game and Highland beef.
Take your pick from fresh eggs, cakes, cheese and chutney plus browse a selection of crafts and handiwork, including knitwear.
J & M Craig sells many varieties of delectable tomatoes in the summer, which would go well with the Italian breads on sale at the stall set up by Valvona & Crolla.
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