Edinburgh and the Lothians Travel Guide
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Fodor's Scotland
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Edinburgh is to London as poetry is to prose, as Charlotte Brontë once wrote. One of the world's stateliest cities and proudest capitals, it's built—like Rome—on seven hills, making it a striking backdrop for the ancient pageant of history. In a skyline of sheer drama, Edinburgh Castle watches over the capital city, frowning down on Princes Street as if disapproving of its modern razzmatazz. Its ramparts still echo with gunfire each day when the traditional one-o'clock gun booms out over the city, startling unwary shoppers.
Edinburgh and the Lothians Hotels
From stylish boutique hotels to homey B&Bs, Edinburgh has a world-class array of accommodation to suit every taste. While its status as one of Britain's...read more
Edinburgh and the Lothians Restaurants
Edinburgh's ecletic restaurant scene has attracted a brigade of well-known chefs, including the award-winning trio of Martin Wishart, Tom Kitchin, and Paul...read more
Things To Do in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh's Old Town, which bears a great measure of...read more
Travel Deals in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- $2204 & up -- Scotland's Best Towns, 7-Nt. Trip w/Air Sceptre Tours
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Edinburgh and the Lothians Experiences
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Today the city is the second most important financial center in the United Kingdom, and the fifth most important in Europe. The city regularly... Read more
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Kaleidoscope of culture: Edinburgh covers it all, from floor-stomping ceilidhs to avant-garde modern dance, from traditional painting and sculpture... Read more
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The best way to get oriented in Edinburgh is to take a bus tour, most of which are operated by Lothian Buses. Its "City Sightseeing" open-top... Read more
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Archaeological investigations have established that the rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands was inhabited as far back as 1000 BC, in the latter... Read more
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Edinburgh's port has a rich history all of its own. While not as rambunctious as it used to be, Leith is still a good bet for an authentically... Read more
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Are you a Cameron or a Campbell, Mackenzie or Macdonald? If so, you may be one of the more than 25 million people of Scottish descent around... Read more
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