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Tailors Hall Hotel
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#1 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Lookout
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- Nov 12, 2008 "Great place to take family or by yourself"
- Oct 27, 2008 "Was it that good or just an illusion?"
- Oct 20, 2008 "Fun"
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#2 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Award winning small group tours to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Discover the secrets of Loch Ness, Skye, Loch Lomond, Stirling, Orkney, Iona, Mull, Islay whisky and much more. Avoid disappointment - guaranteed departures from Edinburgh and Glasgow - you book, you go. Don't get lost in the crowd -Guaranteed small groups - Maximum 16 passengers for an authentic travellers experience.
Attraction type: Tour
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- Oct 8, 2008 "Rabbie's Day Trips"
- Aug 26, 2008 "Nice day trip to Loch Lomond and package"
- Jul 20, 2008 "Loch Lomand trip"
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#3 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Top tip: You'll save a lot of time by booking tickets in advance through the official Edinburgh Castle website http://www.edinbu... Check out its awesome 3D tour of the castle! Edinburgh Castle is...
Attraction type: Castle
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- Oct 30, 2008 "Book your tickets online and collect on the day!"
- Oct 17, 2008 "Loved this place"
- Oct 2, 2008 "A Must Visit in Edinburgh"
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#4 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
The Royal Botanic Garden is about 2kms north of Princes Street. It is super and free although entry into the glasshouses is liable to be charged for. The site covers 31 hectares with various habitats...
Attraction type: Garden
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- Aug 3, 2008 "A great day out"
- Jul 5, 2008 "Fragrant and pretty place"
- May 28, 2008 "A gem"
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#5 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Located within the center of Edinburgh at Holyrood Park, the remains of this extinct volcano rise 823 feet making it a notable landmark of the city.
Attraction type: Geological formation; Mountain; Volcano
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- Nov 10, 2008 "My favorite place"
- Sep 22, 2008 "Slippery When Wet!"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Absolutely Beautiful"
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#6 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Museum delineating the history and culture of Scotland from the Stone Age to the present.
Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Natural history museum
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- Aug 14, 2008 "Well presented"
- Apr 27, 2007 "2 great museums"
- Oct 23, 2006 "brilliant and free!"
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#7 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
One of the world's most famous ships in British maritime history can now be boarded for tours.
Attraction type: Ship; Historic site; Tourist/visitor center; Tour
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- Nov 3, 2008 "Excellent value"
- Oct 6, 2008 "Pleasant way to spend two hours or so"
- Sep 21, 2008 "Enjoyable"
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#8 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Nov 10, 2008 "The best private tour!"
- Oct 27, 2008 "A Tour that Grew My Love for Scotland and the Highlands"
- Oct 26, 2008 "Great Tours"
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#9 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Attraction type: Monument
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- Jul 6, 2008 "Best 3 Pounds Spent in Edinburgh!"
- Nov 12, 2006 "challenging fun, not for everyone"
- Apr 24, 2006 "Have to see!!"
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#10 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Art museum
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- Jul 5, 2008 "Lovely gallery"
- Aug 1, 2005 "Small, but impressive"
- May 5, 2005 "Magnificent collection"
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#11 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Stretch of road connecting Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, the Queen's residence in Scotland.
Attraction type: Street; Scenic/historic walking area; Historic walking area
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- Sep 9, 2008 "One of the best heritage walks in the UK"
- Aug 8, 2008 "Center of Activity"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Worth the walk..."
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#12 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
For 14 years the Newtown catered to the slightly more mature members of the Edinburgh gay "scene" but this has changed with the facelift and now not only are the under 30's visiting but also the...
Attraction type: Gay bar
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- Aug 27, 2008 "Edinburgh Best Bar"
- Nov 24, 2007 "Update"
- Sep 7, 2007 "My place for a fun night out"
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#13 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Oct 29, 2008 "great little place"
- May 21, 2008 "Lovely pub"
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#14 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Spa
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- Nov 29, 2008 "Birthday Treat"
- Nov 27, 2007 "Best Spa in Edinburgh"
- Jun 12, 2007 "great day out"
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#15 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This is the main church of The Church of Scotland.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest
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- Aug 8, 2008 "History is a Surprise"
- Jul 2, 2005 "Impressive!"
- Jul 9, 2003 "Impressions of St. Giles"
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#16 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Traditional bar in a prime location, on the historic Royal Mile, at the corner of the Lawnmarket and The Mound. Food is served throughout the day in the bar and also in the first floor restaurant...
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Oct 31, 2008 "Great place to eat with children"
- Oct 29, 2008 "nice little pub"
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#17 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Holyrood Park, also known as the Queen's Park since it is still owned by the monarchy, contains some interesting attractions such as the remains of an ancient volcano, a bird sanctuary, the dramatic Salisbury Crags and three lochs or lakes.
Attraction type: Park; Urban park
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- Jul 25, 2008 "Best view on the city"
- Jun 11, 2007 "An awesome outdoor adventure spot in the middle of the city!"
- May 30, 2005 "A taste of the Scottish wilderness within Edinburgh"
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#18 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A local pub full of smoky ambiance.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Sep 28, 2008 "Warm atmoshere"
A traditionally styled 3 tier theatre with over 3000 seats, offering a broad range of shows ranging from visiting West End performances, dance, musicals, comedians to events staged by local theatre...
Attraction type: Theater
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#20 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Sep 28, 2008 "The inner child comes out to play"
- Jun 4, 2008 "Great fun for adults and children"
- Mar 25, 2003 "That magical period called childhood"
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