Scotland is rich in history and there could be no better place to demonstrate that history than Edinburgh. At every possible turn there are grand buildings and castles; for example Edinburgh Castle, featuring St Margaret’s chapel which is the castle’s oldest surviving building and The Scottish National War Memorial.  
Explore the cultural heart of Scotland, ramble through Edinburgh Castle, take a look at Her Majesty’s yacht Britannia, and check out the new Scottish Parliament.  
In the centre of the old town, Edinburgh Castle sits atop the basalt cone of a long-extinct volcano. It is the most visited castle in Scotland and still guarded by soldiers but it is now mainly tourists who storm the defiant rock. The Royal Mile leads from the mighty fortress, downwards, a sloping road from which narrow streets branch off. Just off the upper Royal Mile is the church and cemetery of Greyfriars with its many historical and atmospheric tombs. The Royal Mile eventually narrows and ends at the Palace Of Holyrood House, official Scottish residence of the British Queen. [More]
Historical, beautiful, and memorable are just a few words that come to mind when describing Scotland’s marvellous capital city Edinburgh. Known throughout the world as a centre for culture, Edinburgh has long established itself as one of the most dynamic and exciting places to visit in Britain. The city itself is perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags that rise up from the predominantly flat Lothian landscape. Visitors here always remember the city’s remarkable skyline dominated by the ever dramatic Edinburgh Castle. While you’re here you can wander through the various medieval lanes or take in the [More]
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