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EDINBURGH GENERAL INFORMATION

Edinburgh offers many cultural activities such as Theater, Music and traditional Scottish musical evenings. The Scottish Experience and Living Craft Center have Scottish evenings, with traditional food, song and dance as do the Jamie's Scottish Evening and the Carlton Highland hotel. Each summer, usually during August there is the great Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh Film Festival and festival Fringe and International Festival are just some of the many artistic events that brought Edinburgh to the forefront.

Don't miss Edinburgh Castle - a fortress that is at the very heart of Scottish history. A remarkable fortress with many stories to tell.We would be happy to lay out a walking tour of the city, but a private city guide is available should you wish for one. Other highlights are Mary, Queen of Scots' Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Museum of Scotland and the Old Town. The Royal botanic Gardens rival London's Kew Gardens; the visit is free and there are an immense 70 acres to explore. The Edinburgh ZOO is another top attraction, especially for children.

GREAT MUSEUMS:

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery - containing a very fine collection of Gainsborough and Scottish artists. Queen St.

National Gallery of Scotland - possibly the finest collection of Old Masters outside of London. El Greco, Turner, Monet and van Gogh plus many more are all to be found here. The Mound.

GREAT SIGHT

Calton Hill - the panoramic view from here allows you to catch a Birdseye view of the monuments of the city.

Georgian House - recreated and furnished in the style of an affluent family of the 18th century - 7 Charlotte Sq.

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