4 Days in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is a beautiful city - famous for its whiskies, castle, the Edinburgh Fringe festival and being the birthplace of Harry Potter. It also has more trees per head of population than any other city in the UK. The city combines medieval architecture in the old town with Georgian architecture in the new town and does it so perfectly, that for this reason, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has an eventful history, wonderful legends and myths galore, shopping, dining, art and culture.
I decided to take my daughter to Edinburgh for her end of GCSEs treat. At the time, we were not allowed to travel outside of the UK and I thought it would be a great opportunity to go and see Scotland. Flights to Edinburgh from Bristol are very frequent and cheap (sometimes under £20) because of the high demand. The flight takes only 1hr 15mins.
Hotels are expensive and cost at least £200 per night if you want to stay in the centre. But if you are happy to be slightly further out, you can find hotels for around £100 per night. We were very lucky to stay in Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel for 4 nights for £392:
You can transfer from the airport to the city centre by tram, it takes around 35 minutes. You can also take the bus or taxi. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I decided to take my daughter to Edinburgh for her end of GCSEs treat. At the time, we were not allowed to travel outside of the UK and I thought it would be a great opportunity to go and see Scotland. Flights to Edinburgh from Bristol are very frequent and cheap (sometimes under £20) because of the high demand. The flight takes only 1hr 15mins.
Hotels are expensive and cost at least £200 per night if you want to stay in the centre. But if you are happy to be slightly further out, you can find hotels for around £100 per night. We were very lucky to stay in Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel for 4 nights for £392:
You can transfer from the airport to the city centre by tram, it takes around 35 minutes. You can also take the bus or taxi. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 4 Days in Edinburgh
Guide Location: Scotland » Edinburgh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Joanne Roberts
Read it on Author's Website: https://diytravelagent.blog/2023/11/21/4-days-in-edinburgh/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Scotland » Edinburgh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Joanne Roberts
Read it on Author's Website: https://diytravelagent.blog/2023/11/21/4-days-in-edinburgh/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Grassmarket
- Royal Mile
- Palace of Holyrood
- Deacon’s House Cafe
- Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Grave of Thomas Riddel
- Ocean Terminal
- Victoria Street
- Castle Street
- Museum Context
- Princes Street Gardens
- Coro the chocolate cafe
- PIGGS Restaurant
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If you are a lover of Scottish royal history and want to learn about Mary’s life whilst you are visiting the capital check out this post below.
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As with any of my blog posts, I have visited these locations and wholeheartedly recommend them. The majority of these locations are within the city... view more
It should be said that ice-cream can be enjoyed all year round and in Scotland it is eaten even in the depths of a rainy, cold winter.
As with any of my blog posts, I have visited these locations and wholeheartedly recommend them. The majority of these locations are within the city... view more
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Scotland is one of the world’s most prolific producers of alcohol running the gamut from high-end scotch whisky to beer and flavored gin. There is no shortage of places to learn about a variety of boozy Scottish creations and to drink yourself silly.
Edinburgh, The One I Fell in Love With
I arrived yesterday from Edinburgh, and yet it seems like a dream. Looking back, it looks like I wasn’t there yesterday or last weekend, but in a faraway past. Perhaps because going to Edinburgh was much more than traveling in space; it was traveling in time. I’d say it was precisely this: a trip to the Past, a magical trick that took me to a different era.
Edinburgh Bucket List
There is one city which has a special place in my heart and that is the Scottish Capital of Edinburgh. I first visited this incredible city when I performed at the Fringe Festival in 2009 and have kept coming back for more ever since.
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