Edinburgh and the Lothians Travel Guide
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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
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Edinburgh and the Lothians Experiences
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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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Lothian Buses (0131/220-0770. www.edinburghtour.com.)... Read more
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Scottish Tourist Guides can supply guides (in 19 languages) who are fully qualified and will meet clients at any point of entry into the United... Read more
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Scottish Tourist Guides (18b Broad St., Stirling, FK8 1EF. 01786/451953. www.stga.co.uk.)... Read more
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Cadies and Witchery Tours, a member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association, has built a reputation for combining entertainment and historical... Read more
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Rabbie's Trail Burners (207 High St., Edinburgh, EH1 1PE. 0131/226-3133. www.rabbies.com.)... Read more
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If you are looking for a place to quench your thirst and experience a true local Irish pub while in Belfast then a visit to The Glory Hole Bar may be a treat for you.
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The howling wind makes for great scenery and white capped crashing waves as I begin my early morning drive from Port Stuart to Belfast along The Coastal Causeway Route.
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