Our Top Five Sites – Edinburgh
The team and I recently traded the capital of Wales for the capital of bonnie Scotland, Edinburgh!
As we alighted the plane, we were blessed to be greeted by such warm sunlight accompanied by that famous fresh and welcoming Scottish air.
The primary purpose of this trip was to get a real feel for Edinburgh as a city, we visited our most frequently used accommodations and checked out sites that make Edinburgh the spectacular city it is.
Below are a list of our top five sites that we loved and that you may choose to visit when you venture to the Scottish capital city.
Edinburgh Castle
Of course, we couldn’t visit Edinburgh without seeing the castle that sits spectacularly high in the skyline.
A brisk uphill walk led us to the front of the castle, where we bought our tickets and headed inside.
Atop the castle were breath-taking views of the city itself and excellent photo opportunity for all.
History enthusiasts should not miss this as there is a lot of historical information to be absorbed about the old Kings and Queens that resided here, along with accessible real life dungeons where prisoners were kept.
Admission to the Castle is only £16.50 and £13.20 for those of you over 60.
Edinburgh Old Town
After the castle we took a stroll down into Edinburgh’s Old Town, a visually stunning area of the city that features various Scottish artists, performers, shopping opportunities, bagpipes and food.
The food we had was exquisite and afterwards we ventured into a pub for a recreational taste of one of Scotland’s finest qualities – alcohol!
Arthur’s Seat
A short walk from Edinburgh’s Old Town is the famous Arthur’s Seat, which isn’t just for fitness freaks – the walk only takes about 15 minutes and is a fairly leisurely pace despite the incline.
Once atop the hill, this is another unmissable opportunity for photos and different view of Edinburgh than that of from the castle.
For the budget conscious this sight does not cost a penny – oh and don’t forget to touch the stone of Arthur’s Seat once you reach the top!
Royal Mile
Before we retired back to our hotel rooms, we decided to take a proper look into Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Here we were greeted by shops, museums, historic churches, gardens and more! There is something for everyone on the Royal Mile and a perfect place to pick up those much coveted souvenirs for loved ones back home!
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Despite the fact we did not actually see this on our trip, we could not miss putting the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on our list!
This event takes places every year in August, in 2016 the dates are August 5th – August 27th, so if you are travelling Scotland in the summer, don’t forget to pick up tickets from approximately £40 and upwards.
Often described by our guests as a ‘once in a lifetime event’, the Tattoo consists of musicians, dancers and army drill teams from around the world and is embedded in Scottish culture with Edinburgh Castle lit up at night as a stunning back-drop.
To sum up, Edinburgh is a must-see city for anyone wishing to visit Britain, don’t miss out!
June 13, 2016