Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, which means ‘Eidin’s Fort’ is the capital of Scotland. It is close to the Firth of Forth shore and is known as one of the UK’s finest cities an excellent place for a Holiday.

There are several architectural landmarks in this city, such as Gothic St. Giles’ Church; Georgian townhouses, Holyrood Palace, the John Knox House, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, and the Writers’ Museum.

Edinburgh Castle is seen on the skyline from the Princes Street Gardens. Malcolm III turned this hill fortress into his royal residence during the 11th century. There are many historic towns that can be explored in the Lothian region where mediaeval chapels and castles reveal Scotland’s interesting history. The city is also divided into the elegant, neo-classical New Town and the mediaeval Old Town.

This city is not only rich in history but also has a wide variety of shops, making it an ideal destination for shoppers from all over the world. Princes Street is the main shopping street, and is filled with designer boutiques. George Street is also flooded with restaurants, bars and clothes shops. Grassmarket offers second-hand and antique art pieces. Other places for shopping are St. Andrew’s Square, Cockburn Street, and the Royal Mile.

If you are travelling from a country outside of the EU, you must first secure a visa. The airport is 8 miles away from the A8 Edinburgh-Glasgow Road.

There are numerous hotels of various star ratings; guesthouses, holiday cottages, and campsites in and around Edinburgh.

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