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Edinburgh Castle

EDINBURGH

Recognised as a UNESCO World B900
Heritage Site, Edinburgh’s stunning B901 EASTER RD
architecture is not to be missed. Visit the QUEEN ST GARDENS E LONDON RD
world famous Edinburgh Castle which A1
sits atop of the Royal Mile. Spend time HOWE ST YORK PI
shopping and visiting lively drinking spots A90 LEITH ST Calton Hill A1
in the Grassmarket area, the heart of QUEENSFERRY RD QUEEN ST 1 A1
Edinburgh’s Old Town. Explore the Palace 4
of Holyroodhouse, once the home of PRINCES ST Palace of
Mary, Queen of Scots. Scottish National Princes Street Scott Monument THE ROYAL MILE Holyroodhouse
Gallery of Modern Art MARKET ST
6 Gardens
NORTH BRIDGE
Edinburgh The Writers’
SEE PALMERSTON PI Castle Museum HOLYROOD RD
• See a show at the legendary Festival Theatre JONSTON TERRACE COWGATE SOUTH BRIDGE
MANOR PI
• Visit Dean Village, this hidden gem is one of GRASSMARKET National Museum Salisbury
Crags
of Scotland
the city’s most photogenic areas B700 3 5
LAURISTON PL The University QUEEN’S DR
DO A70 2 A700 of Edinburgh A7
GROVE ST
• Tour Edinburgh Castle, one of the UK’s most
iconic tourist attractions The Meadows Park
• Wander Victoria Street which is home to an W APPROACH RD ST. LEONARD’S ST
amazing array of independent boutiques A700 S SLERKS ST
EAT & DRINK ATTRACTION
• Enjoy dinner at The Balmoral’s Michelin-starred
restaurant Number One HOTELS PAGE

• Learn the secrets of a great gin cocktail at 1 Braid Apartments by Mansley ◆◆◆◆ 33
Edinburgh Gin 2 Brooks Hotel Edinburgh ◆◆◆ 33
3 The Knight Residence by Mansley ◆◆◆◆ 33
WHAT’S ON 4 Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 5 Ten Hill Place Hotel ◆◆◆◆ 33
30 December 2022 to 1 January 2023 6 Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
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31 January
Edinburgh Marathon
28 May
Highland Games (various locations)
May to September
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
4 to 26 August
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
7 to 31 August
Edinburgh International Film Festival
18 to 26 August

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