Fascinating Things to See and Do in Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland’s capital city is Edinburgh, which is the second largest city in Scotland. This beautiful city is in the south-east of Scotland and is near the North Sea.
The city of Edinburgh hosts many festivals all throughout the year. At New Years, there is the Edinburgh Hogmanay, and in August there is the International Festival. Other festivals throughout the year include the Fringe, the Book Festival, the Film Festival, and more.
Edinburgh has many tourist attractions; one of those attractions is Edinburgh Castle. This Castle has some very interesting history. When you walk into this Castle, you can see spectacular views in all directions. The Scotch Whisky Experience is next to the castle; this place offers a fun barrel ride through the distillery and the opportunity to learn about the process of making whisky.
The Writers Museum is located in Lady Stair’s House and was built in 1622. This museum is dedicated to some of Scotland’s best writers and artists such as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Near the Writers Museum is Scotland’s largest library and the world centre for the study of Scotland and its people, the National Library of Scotland. Close to both of these attractions is the Royal Museum which is home to international collections and very unique material.
Your visit to Edinburgh would not be complete without seeing the Edinburgh Dungeon. You can experience what it is like to see grave-robbers, murderers, cannibals, witch-hunters, executioners, and all the victims at this spooky site. This Dungeon takes you back in time to some of the history of Edinburgh many years ago, as does the Real Mary King’s Close. The Real Mary King’s Close is a place you can walk through hidden closes and walk through streets where people used to live and died many centuries ago.
Keeping in the same mode of ghostly and ghoulish attractions such as the Dungeon and Real Mary King’s Close, is the Edinburgh’s Ghost Tours. You can see the Underground Vaults, which is considered one of the most haunted places in Britain.
Located on the Royal Mile along with some of the other mentioned attractions, is the 3D Loch Ness Experience. One of the very exciting things about this attraction is that you can look at the history, read the eye-witness accounts and facts, see the illusions and hoaxes, and decide for yourself if you think the Loch Ness truly exists.
The Palace of Holyrood is a royal place to visit; the new Scottish Parliament is located very close to it. Our Dynamic Earth is right next door to the Palace of Holyrood and the Scottish Parliament; it is an interactive visitor attraction that takes you back in time to learn about the planet Earth.
As you can see, there are so many things to see and do in Edinburgh; there are a variety of things that can be categorized under history, royalty, ghostly, and many more. Edinburgh is a fascinating place to visit and tour; there are so many attractions and things to see and do that a return visit may very well be desired. And getting to Edinburgh is extremely easy with daily flights arriving at Edinburgh Airport from all over the globe daily.
Dead by Dawn Festival, Edinburgh
Horror film enthusiasts from around the globe have just a few weeks to prepare for the Dead by Dawn festival, which begins in Edinburgh next month.
Set to run between Thursday April 30th and Sunday May 3rd, the event features a range of different types of movies, from the very best offerings from the independent cinema circuit to premieres and previews of upcoming blockbusters.
Complementing the newer films will be a programme including a range of classic features, as well screenings of rare and obscure pieces.
Audience members are able to vote for their favourite movie in three different sections, Best Feature, Best Short and the Cutting Edge gong for debut and emerging filmmakers.
The latter sees a total of ten short films screened - both live action to animated - and can serve as a launching pad for budding George A Romeros and Alfred Hitchcocks.
People staying in Edinburgh Hotels can visit the event and are now able to purchase Dead by Dawn passes, which provide access to the entire show, for £65.
Meanwhile, tickets to the Spawn of the Dead party - which rounds off the festival on the night of Saturday May 2nd - are also available for £25.
Edinburgh For Less Short Breaks Offer
Superbreak, the UK based market leader for short breaks, has revealed a new winter deal, offering people the chance to visit Edinburgh and enjoy a number of attractions at no cost.
Superbreak’s ‘Edinburgh for Less’ campaign offers free admission to one of the Scottish capital’s famous attractions to anyone booking a two night stay from a choice of ten hotels in Edinburgh.
Among the attractions that Superbreak customers visiting Edinburgh can enjoy for free is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland. Successive kings and queens have made the Palace of Holyroodhouse the premier royal residence in Scotland and today, the Palace is the setting for State ceremonies and entertaining, while offering a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s royal history.
In a similar vein, the Royal Yacht Britannia can also be visited at no cost to Superbreak guests. This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world and was home to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.
Those wishing to enjoy a Christmas theatre break during their time in Edinburgh can enjoy “The Witches of Eastwick” at the Playhouse, starring former Wet Wet Wet star Marti Pellow. Set in the small town of Eastwick, this exciting musical boasts a fantastic score and wonderfully choreographed numbers and can be seen for free during the festive season by those who booked an Edinburgh short break with Superbreak.
The Edinburgh Dungeon can also be visited for free by those booking with Superbreak. Live actors, shows, a spooky ride and interactive special effects help transport visitors back to some of the darkest moments in Scottish history in this unique experience.
Those wishing to compare Edinburgh’s Old Town to the elegant Georgian New Town can enjoy a free tour on one of Edinburgh’s sightseeing buses, which also allows guests to travel the length of the Royal Mile, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse.
Superbreak’s ‘Edinburgh for Less’ campaign is available until the 29th of Februrary.
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