EDINBURGH

Edinburgh is an amazing city. I don't know how many of you know Edinburgh but I have to admit that it is one of the most beautiful cities in the west of Europe.

The Edinburgh Festivals attract a large number of visitors but in general, every year, Scotland's capital attracts over one million tourists who also visit other places in Scotland such as Glasgow, St. Andrews, Inverness etc.

Edinburgh's most famous landmark is the Edinburgh Castle which is the venue for the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The city also offers numerous restaurants, bars and café's as well as some great shops.

I have been living in Edinburgh for almost four years and I am still discovering new restaurants, bars and attractions. Cultural attractions are within easy reach and museums usually don't charge entry fees. Whenever I speak to visitors about what they think of Edinburgh, they say that they fell in love with the city.

Most of my photographs will be familiar to those who have visited Edinburgh already but other pictures were taken off the beaten track.

I recommend to walk up the Calton Hill while in Edinburgh. You will get a spectacular view of Edinburgh and surroundings from there. Another must-do is the open top bus tour. There are several buses to choose from, depending which tour you would like to take but they are more or less the same. This is a great way of getting around and learning about Edinburgh's history.

I also highly recommend a visit to the Mary King's Close. The tour takes you underground (literally) to streets that were hidden beneath the Royal Mile where people used to live. Book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, if you are travelling in the summer, to ensure you get to do the tour on the desired day, as it gets really busy during the summer holidays.

Another favourite place of mine is the Royal Botanic Garden, a place where you can enjoy the tranquillity, sitting on the grass and watching the squirrels searching for food. Or perhaps you prefer to sit on the terrace of the garden café, enjoying the view from there while sipping a nice cup of tea or coffee.

There is so much more to do while in Edinburgh but I hope I managed to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting Edinburgh.


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