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- Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, is a
historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city. The setting is wonderfully striking;
the city is perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags which rise
from the generally flat landscape of the Lothians, with the sheltered shoreline
of the Firth of Forth to the north. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city-centre
skyline and from its ramparts you can look down on medieval lanes and elegant,
sweeping terraces that hold over a thousand years of history, mystery and
tradition. Yet you will also see a modern, dynamic capital where international
festivals attract the world's leading performers, galleries display
cutting-edge art, and bars, restaurants and clubs create a lively, cosmopolitan
atmosphere with a distinctly Scottish twist. 'Edinburgh,' said writer Robert
Louis Stevenson, 'is what Paris ought to be'. Edinburgh Districts Central Edinburgh has two distinct parts, divided by Princes Street Gardens, which run roughly east-west under the shadow of Castle Rock. To the north, the dignified, Grecian-style New Town was immaculately laid out during the Age of Reason, after the announcement of a plan to improve conditions in the city. The Old Town, on the other hand, with its tortuous alleys and tightly packed closes, is unrelentingly medieval. There's a great deal to be discovered by exploring beyond the compact centre of Edinburgh, in particular along the Firth of Forth coastline to the north and the rise of the Pentland Hills to the south. Just over a mile northeast of the city centre is Leith, the historic port of Edinburgh, a fascinating mix of cobbled streets and new developments, run-down housing and some of the city's top restaurants. Nearby you can find a flavour of the city's maritime and fishing heritage at the atmospheric harbour of Newhaven, while the long beach at Portobello is still a popular spot on a sunny day. To the northwest of the city are the more placid charms of the old Roman village of Cramond.
 Famous Edinburghers From poets and painters to philosophers and physicists, Edinburgh has generated and nurtured the talents of a wide range of individuals who have left their mark on the history, not only of Scotland but often of the world as well. Here are just a few examples... Alexander Graham Bell (1847 - 1922) Inventor Sean Connery (1930 - ) Actor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) Author David Hume (1711 - 76) Philosopher & Historian James VI & I (1566 - 1625) King of Scots and King of Great Britain Sir Harry Lauder (1870 - 1950) Entertainer James Clerk Maxwell (1831 - 79) Physicist John Napier (1550- 1617) Scientist Alexander Nasmyth (1758 - 1840) Artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924 - 2005) Sculptor Allan Ramsay (1713 - 84) Artist Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823) Artist Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) Author Muriel Spark (1918 - 2006) Author Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 94) Author Irvine Welsh (1958 - ) Author David Wilkie (1785 - 1841) Artist . Edinburgh tours Book things to do in Edinburgh Day Tours from Edinburgh and Glasgow  Edinburgh Sightseeing: Edinburgh
Tattoo Tickets 3rd – 25th Aug 2012. The largest gathering of military
musicians in the UK are set to perform at the showpiece armed services event,
the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, staged against the matchless backdrop of
Edinburgh Castle. The production will feature a range of superb international
performers with the centrepiece of the evening once again expected to be the
spine-tingling sights and sounds of the world famous Massed Pipes and Drums,
the finest display anyone can witness anywhere in the world. The timings for
the Tattoo are as follows: Monday - Friday: 9.00pm to 10.30pm, Saturday
Matinee: 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Saturday Evening: 10.30pm to Midnight. No
performance on Sundays. Duration of Programme 1.5 hours Edinburgh hotels Edinburgh Bonham Caledonian Hilton - This elegant, classically furnished hotel is situated in the heart of the city, adjacent to Edinburgh Castle. Channings Grosvenor Howard Le Meridien Melvin House Sheraton Grand Jurys Inn Edinburgh, in the heart of Edinburgh's old town, is one of the top Edinburgh hotels located right beside the Royal Mile Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel The Scotsman Hotel - Five star boutique hotel housed within the magnificent Scotsman Newspaper building. One minute stroll from Waverly mainline train station. Balmoral Hotel Apex International Hotel Apex City Hotel Thistle Hotel (Edinburgh) The George Hotel Edinburgh vacation
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