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#1 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Castle
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- Jul 23, 2008 "Pricy but fun!"
- Jul 7, 2008 "An Edinburgh Standard."
- Jul 3, 2008 "Go see it and the one o'clock gun"
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#2 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
70 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and flowers: a perfect outing for a sunny afternoon.
Attraction type: Garden
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- Jul 5, 2008 "Fragrant and pretty place"
- May 28, 2008 "A gem"
- Jan 21, 2008 "Wonderful place"
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#3 of 249 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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- Jul 20, 2008 "Loch Lomand trip"
- Jul 19, 2008 "Tiresome 2 day tour"
- Jul 14, 2008 "Great Day of Touring"
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#4 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jun 30, 2007 "Good food, excellent service"
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#5 of 249 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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- Apr 27, 2007 "2 great museums"
- Oct 23, 2006 "brilliant and free!"
- Nov 29, 2005 "Didn't have enough time"
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#6 of 249 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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#7 of 249 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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#8 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
A unique image of Edinburgh is displayed on the fascinating Camera Obscura. On the way to the main attraction you will experience a number of visual treats, including stunning views of the city from...
Attraction type: Lookout
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- Mar 16, 2008 "Fun, Fun, Fun!"
- Jul 20, 2007 "Great outing for a rainy day"
- Apr 10, 2007 "Lots of Fun"
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#9 of 249 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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- Mar 16, 2008 "Amazing!"
- Jan 21, 2008 "Waste of TIme"
- Aug 15, 2007 "First Class"
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#10 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Duffy"
- Jul 2, 2008 "What happens to you after is even scarier!!!"
- Jun 3, 2008 "Fun tour!"
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#11 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Public transportation system; Scenic railroad
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- Jul 20, 2008 "Absolutely fantastic"
- Jun 6, 2008 "What a great day out!"
- Jul 20, 2007 "Poor value for money"
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#12 of 249 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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- Jul 7, 2008 "Worth the walk..."
- Jul 3, 2008 "Don't forget the Heart of Midlothian"
- Sep 27, 2007 "Auld Street"
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#13 of 249 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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- Jul 7, 2008 "Absolutely Beautiful"
- Oct 28, 2006 "Earn your desert!"
- Aug 17, 2006 "An Edinburgh must-do"
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#14 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
This museum is devoted to the memory of three famous Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Jun 29, 2008 "A hidden gem!"
- Jul 21, 2006 "little big museum (one of the best in Scotland)"
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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#16 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Spa
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- Nov 27, 2007 "Best Spa in Edinburgh"
- Jun 12, 2007 "great day out"
- Apr 14, 2006 "Far from the best"
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#17 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
The Newtown Bar has now had a mjor facelift and been renamed as Bar Twist. The bar has again been taken over and the New Owner Jimmy has gone back to the original name of the Newtown bar For 14...
Attraction type: Gay bar
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- Nov 24, 2007 "Update"
- Sep 7, 2007 "My place for a fun night out"
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#18 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 21, 2008 "Best Beer garden In Edinburgh"
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#19 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Mar 20, 2008 "great venue"
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#20 of 249 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jul 2, 2008 "Fabulous experience"
- Apr 8, 2008 "Great scenery, but should be called HikeAbout Scotland."
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