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CaitMate said…, it is pretty hard to miss. Edinburgh Castle was built in the 6th century, and sits on top of an extinct… continue reading »
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1world1individual said…Definitely the most spectacular feature of Edinburgh is the castle sitting on the crags, a mile… continue reading »
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C est la vie said… of England stays when she visits the city-to Edinburgh Castle that rests at the top of an imposing cliff… continue reading »
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SargeantKe said…, so it made up for it.On Tuesday morning we walked up to Edinburgh castle, and paid 11 pounds… continue reading »
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Barmy Army said…-deckerIt took me around 1h30 to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The bus was not even on the road… continue reading »
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REDFISHMAN said… of its citizens, Scotland is a kingdom on to itself. After touring Edinburgh Castle, viewing… continue reading »
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Michael & Erin said… before heading out on the Arysaig Run. We visited the Edinburgh Castle, where they were already… continue reading »
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Simon Nevola said…: Scottish Parliament, the National Gallery and of course, Edinburgh Castle. This year, there was some… continue reading »
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deej said…, but just ended up driving through the town as Edinburgh was where we really wanted to go! York was pretty… continue reading »
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Jessiegrrl said…, and began our hike up to Edinburgh Castle. It was a tough one at times, but the view it offered was amazing… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for Edinburgh Castle
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"The Greatest Scottish Castle"
Our first introduction to the Castle was walking in and a couple walking out and saying" we have been in there for four hours", right there I thoug...
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"Edinburgh Castle"
Not a bad wee castle........But it was a huge rip off at 13 pounds, so we didnt bother going inside.It has a great view of Edinburgh City though, a...
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"Edinburgh Castle: The Wow of all Wow's."
Nothing like anything I've seen before. Even though today wasn't that busy - I thought it was, but the queue markers for the tickets told me other...
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"Visited Edinburgh Castle"
Very interesting! Learned alot about Scottish history. Well maintained.
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"Visited Edinburgh Castle"
a nice view and it has some okay museums but if you are looking to save $, skip it.
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"Scotland's most famous attraction. Sometimes gets pretty crowded."
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More information on Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is Edinburgh's best known and most popular attraction and one of the most visited ancient monuments in Great Britain. It has breathtaking views of Edinburgh and tons to interest young and old alike - the Great Hall and Royal Apartments, the Crown Room, the Half Moon Battery, statues of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, and the Esplanade to name but a few. The Esplanade is also the venue of the world-renowned Military Tattoo, with its music, marching and historical re-enactments. The castle is home to Scotland's most famous cannon - a 15th-century monstrosity called Mons Meg, which is fired every day except Sundays, be warned, it's deafening! In a more somber corner of the castle is the Witches' Well where over 300 women were burned between 1492-1722. Check the website for seasonal timings.
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Edinburgh Castle is Edinburgh's best known and most popular attraction and one of the most visited ancient monuments in Great Britain. It...
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Christie said
… 'arty' stuff. Strange people here in Edinburgh.Sarah is off at Edinburgh Castle while I… continue reading »
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This is a big old dark drinking den in the heart of the Old Town Grassmarket area. In the evenings there is a boisterous crowd made up of...
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Celebrate Scotland's national drink with a visit to this fascinating center, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre. The exhibition covers thr...
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DemonGroover said
… all on the, to do, list. I also had a quick look at the Scotch Whisky Heritage centre where free… continue reading »
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This is one of the better and more interesting traditional crafts showcases available. Once inside the Weaver's Cottage, you can try your...
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Kala said
… the Honours), Great Hall in the Crown Square, etc.The Tartan Weaving Mill close to the castle was a… continue reading »
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The Witchery serves modern Scottish cuisine at its finest. The spooky gothic-looking decor in the evocative medieval building makes for a...
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Ritchie Rufftone and Kash provide you with hip hop, breaks and R and B every week at this Sunday club night, just off Lothian Road. It's...
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This eclectic alternative shop has a cafe at the back and a mini-bookshop at the front with a wide range of vegetarian and vegan cookery...
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Situated just off the Grassmarket, this looks like a very studenty bar, but actually has a wide mix of clientele. The juke box and candle...
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This is the Italian version of the highly successful Pierre Victoire chain. The atmosphere here is always lively and friendly and the dec...
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Edinburgh has many Scottish-French hybrids, but this is definitely one of the more successful ones. Take one of the window tables in this...
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This is a clean, simple chippy which serves traditional British food overlooking Newhaven harbour. Starters include Yorkshire pudding and...
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Howie's formula is both very beguiling and extremely popular - there are three other incarnations in Edinburgh. This one offers a very re...
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