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#1 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Lookout
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- 29 Jun 2009 "Fun and Fascinating! Recommend it to anyone of any age!"
- 18 Jun 2009 "dont miss this out"
- 17 Jun 2009 "Must See! Awesome Camera Obscura and Museum"
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#2 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Award winning small group tours to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Discover the secrets of Loch Ness, Skye, Loch Lomond, Stirling, Orkney, Iona, Mull, Islay whisky and much more. Avoid disappointment - guaranteed departures from Edinburgh and Glasgow - you book, you go. Don't get lost in the crowd -Guaranteed small groups - Maximum 16 passengers for an authentic travellers experience.
Attraction type: Tour
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- 6 Jul 2009 "Countryside Cruiser"
- 4 Jul 2009 "Loch Ness tour a bit too long/touristy, but village tour just right"
- 3 Jul 2009 "Great Day Out"
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#3 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
“Scotland’s best visitor attraction”. Experience what life was like on board The Royal Yacht Britannia with a fascinating audio tour of five decks. Discover this floating palace that served the British Royal Family for over forty years. Highlights of the tour include the elegant State Apartments, the Crew’s Quarters and the Engine Room. Complimentary audio guide in 21 languages. Open year round with free parking at Ocean Terminal. Only 15 minutes from Edinburgh city centre.
Attraction type: Ship; Historic site; Tourist/visitor centre; Tour
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- 10 Jul 2009 "a unique attraction."
- 4 Jul 2009 "Top Edinburgh attraction !"
- 26 Jun 2009 "Interesting Britannia"
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#4 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
The Best Way to Experience Scotland! 5 Star, luxury minibus tours of Scotland. 1, 2, 3 and 5 day tours that include highlights such as The Highlands, Skye, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond, Stirling, Royal Deeside, St Andrews and much more. Passionate, Scottish guides who can't wait to share their homeland with you. All tours depart from the Royal Mile, in the historic heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Attraction type: Tour
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- 4 Jul 2009 "Highlands tour"
- 29 Jun 2009 "3 Day Highland + Skye = Tour of a Lifetime"
- 19 Jun 2009 "Do the Three Day Skye Tour!"
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#5 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
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#6 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Located within the center of Edinburgh at Holyrood Park, the remains of this extinct volcano rise 823 feet making it a notable landmark of the city.
Attraction type: Geological formation; Mountain; Volcano
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- 29 May 2009 "Some practical tips for an enjoyable walk"
- 6 May 2009 "A beautiful place, with a route and levels of effort for anyone"
- 20 Dec 2008 "Wonderful experience"
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#7 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
The Royal Botanic Garden is about 2kms north of Princes Street. It is super and free although entry into the glasshouses is liable to be charged for. The site covers 31 hectares with various habitats...
Attraction type: Garden
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- 29 May 2009 "Unwind in town in peaceful surroundings"
- 3 Aug 2008 "A great day out"
- 5 Jul 2008 "Fragrant and pretty place"
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#8 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Museum delineating the history and culture of Scotland from the Stone Age to the present.
Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Natural history museum
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- 30 May 2009 "No excuse to avoid it: it's free (as of 30/05/09) and about Scotland and its people"
- 1 Jan 2009 "It was okay"
- 14 Aug 2008 "Well presented"
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#9 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Top tip: You'll save a lot of time by booking tickets in advance through the official Edinburgh Castle website http://www.edinbu... Check out its awesome 3D tour of the castle! Edinburgh Castle is...
Attraction type: Castle
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- 3 Jul 2009 "Prison Exhibit Is Worth Seeing"
- 23 Jun 2009 "A must-see in Scotland"
- 17 Jun 2009 "Simply the best"
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#10 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
This museum houses a small but impressive collection of art.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Art gallery
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- 31 May 2009 "A nice walk out of the city centre"
- 17 Mar 2009 "Best of Edinburgh's National Galleries"
- 10 Dec 2001 "Not ENGLISH! Doh!"
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#11 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- 19 Jun 2009 "Edinburgh's mysterious past with a laugh"
- 18 Jun 2009 "Fab Night out!"
- 18 Jun 2009 "Top walking tour around the Golden Mile"
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#12 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Royal Mile is one of the most famous streets in the world and a must see for all visitors to Edinburgh. It is the historic heart of the city and is full of fascinating links to Scotland's
Attraction type: Street; Scenic/historic walking area; Historic walking area
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- 19 Jun 2009 "The Royal Mile - Soak up the Atmosphere"
- 25 May 2009 "Uneven but unmissable"
- 27 Apr 2009 "The Royal Smile:D"
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#13 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Attraction type: Monument
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- 17 May 2009 "Wonderful place to visit - do it!"
- 6 Jul 2008 "Best 3 Pounds Spent in Edinburgh!"
- 12 Nov 2006 "challenging fun, not for everyone"
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#14 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- 26 May 2009 "Excellent food and value with great environment"
- 29 Oct 2008 "great little place"
- 21 May 2008 "Lovely pub"
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#15 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Educational site
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- 1 Jun 2009 "Fun morning"
- 17 May 2009 "Well worth a visit!"
- 15 Jul 2006 "Brass rubbing centre was fascinating and fun"
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#16 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Speciality museum
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- 15 Jun 2009 "Museum of Childhood- Embraces the child within"
- 12 Jun 2009 "Amazingly large museum; great stuff in there.....a Must See!"
- 17 May 2009 "Good collection, but..."
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#17 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
Fully restored period house.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- 25 May 2009 "Good visit to understand Edinburgh history"
- 11 Jul 2006 "Enjoyed it!"
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#18 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
This large domed structure was once a bank and now houses a classy bar with live jazz on Sundays.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- 6 Jun 2009 "Best food and ambience and reasonable price"
- 23 Sep 2007 "A great location"
- 22 Nov 2003 "Sheer Luxury!!"
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#19 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
This is the main church of The Church of Scotland.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest
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- 17 May 2009 "Nice place"
- 8 Aug 2008 "History is a Surprise"
- 2 Jul 2005 "Impressive!"
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#20 of 250 attractions in Edinburgh
This is an official residence of the Queen and the Royal Family.
Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Castle
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- 28 Apr 2009 "Fascinating insight into Scottish Royal history"
- 15 Mar 2009 "pricey but interesting"
- 27 Feb 2009 "Lovely but pricey"
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