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Castles in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
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The spectacular Edinburgh Castle dominates the city from the top of a large, volcanic rock. The silhouette of this medieval fortre
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Historical Monuments in Edinburgh
Monument to Sir Walter Scott
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I liked the city with its gardens, old buildings and the top part with the castle is very impressive. I'll give you guys only one
Cathedrals in Edinburgh
St. Giles Cathedral
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St Giles Cathedral is the former royal cathedral of Edinbourgh city in Scotland. It used to be used by the kings of the castle, w
Palaces in Edinburgh
Holyrood Palace
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The castle is beautiful with its abbey and its grounds. It offers complete tranquility. You must not miss Hollyroad Hill Park, whi
Statues in Edinburgh
Greyfriars Bobby
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Passing the intersection of Victoria Street and the George V Bridge, is a curious statue of a little dog. After a bit of research,
Train Stations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Station
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Waverley Station is the main railway station in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. It's in the city center, between the old town and
Cemeteries in Edinburgh
Greyfriars Kirkyard
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The famous Greyfriars Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in relation to paranormal activities. Before becoming a gravey
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Squares in Edinburgh
The Grassmarket
Without a doubt, the nicest area to have lunch or dinner (always early) in Edinburgh. Just a few steps away from the Royal Mile, t
Squares in Edinburgh
Charlotte Square
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Charlotte Square is in Edinburgh, behind the castle and near the commercial Princes Street. It was built in the eighteenth century
Bridges in Edinburgh
North Bridge
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North Bridge links the medieval part of Edinburgh with the new part of the Scottish capital. It was built in 1772 and extended a c
Cemeteries in Edinburgh
St Cuthbert's Church Graveyard
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The St Cuthbert's Church is located below Edinburgh Castle, at the beginning of Princess Street. The Church is not in itself parti
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Abbeys in Edinburgh
Holyrood Abbey
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This architectural complex built on the edge of the medieval city of Edinburgh dates back to 1128, when the Holyrood Abbey was ord
Cemeteries in Edinburgh
Old Calton Cemetery
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It provides a nice walk around the graves and tombs of some of the most illustrious people in Scottish history, such as philosophe
Historical Monuments in Edinburgh
National Library of Scotland
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The National Library of Scotland (NLS = National Library of Scotland) is the largest collection of Scottish matters worldwide. Man
City Halls in Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament
After decades of requests for Scotland to have political self-determination, in 1997 there was a referendum on the creation of a S
Historical Monuments in Edinburgh
Gladstone's Land
One of the great charms of Edinburgh, Scotland, is its incredible medieval town atmosphere with stone houses that extend along the
Castles in Edinburgh
Craigmillar Castle
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Craigmillar is the third castle of Edinburgh. It's the furthest south and a mile walk from the famous castle in the capital of Sco
Historical Monuments in Edinburgh
The Heart of Midlothian
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On the Royal Mile there are numerous references to the history of Edinburgh such as the Heart of Midlothian, right next to the cat
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