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Attraction type: Castle
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- 29 Mar 2008 "Great Views, bit pricey"
- 26 Mar 2008 "Nice, but very "commercial""
- 16 Mar 2008 "Must-See!"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- 25 Mar 2008 "Nice escape from city"
- 18 Feb 2008 "Rabbies Tour of Scotland"
- 21 Dec 2007 "Great way to see some of Scotlands beautiful countryside"
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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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- 27 Apr 2007 "2 great museums"
- 23 Oct 2006 "brilliant and free!"
- 29 Nov 2005 "Didn't have enough time"
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Attraction type: Bar/club
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- 30 Jun 2007 "Good food, excellent service"
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A unique image of Edinburgh is displayed on the fascinating Camera Obscura. On the way to the main attraction you will experience a number of visual treats, including stunning views of the city from...
Attraction type: Lookout
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- 16 Mar 2008 "Fun, Fun, Fun!"
- 20 Jul 2007 "Great outing for a rainy day"
- 10 Apr 2007 "Lots of Fun"
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One of the world's most famous ships in British maritime history can now be boarded for tours.
Attraction type: Ship; Historic site; Tourist/visitor centre; Tour
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- 16 Mar 2008 "Amazing!"
- 21 Jan 2008 "Waste of TIme"
- 15 Aug 2007 "First Class"
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70 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and flowers: a perfect outing for a sunny afternoon.
Attraction type: Garden
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- 21 Jan 2008 "Wonderful place"
- 14 Jun 2005 "Cheap and Very Cheerfull"
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Attraction type: Art gallery
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- 1 Aug 2005 "Small, but impressive"
- 5 May 2005 "Magnificent collection"
- 9 Oct 2004 "Great paintings, great size, great food"
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A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Attraction type: Monument
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- 12 Nov 2006 "challenging fun, not for everyone"
- 24 Apr 2006 "Have to see!!"
- 30 Jan 2004 "no toilets"
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Stretch of road connecting Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, the Queen's residence in Scotland.
Attraction type: Street; Scenic/historic walking area; Historic walking area
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- 27 Sep 2007 "Auld Street"
- 24 May 2005 "Loved Everything"
- 27 Feb 2004 "Nice old world"
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Attraction type: Art gallery; Tour
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- 30 Apr 2008 "A wander on Edinburgh's Dark Side"
- 8 Mar 2008 "ghosts and ghouls"
- 22 Aug 2007 "The Vaults Tour"
A traditionally styled 3 tier theatre with over 3000 seats, offering a broad range of shows ranging from visiting West End performances, dance, musicals, comedians to events staged by local theatre...
Attraction type: Theatre
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Attraction type: Spa
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- 27 Nov 2007 "Best Spa in Edinburgh"
- 12 Jun 2007 "great day out"
- 14 Apr 2006 "Far from the best"
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The Newtown Bar has now had a mjor facelift and been renamed as Bar Twist. For 14 years the Newtown catered to the slightly more mature members of the Edinburgh gay "scene" but this has changed with...
Attraction type: Gay bar
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- 24 Nov 2007 "Update"
- 7 Sep 2007 "My place for a fun night out"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- 9 Feb 2008 "Great tour but didn't like the end"
- 29 Nov 2007 "reasonable but too busy"
- 26 Nov 2007 "after tour phenonemon!!!!"
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Attraction type: Bar/club
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- 20 Mar 2008 "great venue"
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- 21 Jan 2008 "Best Beer garden In Edinburgh"
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This museum houses a fine collection of art deco and art nouveau.
Attraction type: Natural history museum; Art gallery; Science museum
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- 13 Mar 2008 "Unexpected and Interesting!"
- 30 May 2005 "Well worth a visit"
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A majestic 13th-century castle best known for its wide-open medieval halls.
Attraction type: Castle
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- 8 Feb 2008 "Magnifico castillo escocés"
Historical church famous for its cemetery where Bobby, a loyal terrier, kept watch over his master's grave for 14 years.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest; Cemetery; Architectural building; Old jail
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