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How to Spend a Long Weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland

How to Spend a Long Weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is a city I love and return to time and time again. Read on for tips on where to stay and top things to do on a long weekend in Edinburgh.

Scotland鈥檚 Capital is a city of stunning contrasts, where the medieval past meets modern elegance. There is so much to see and do, you鈥檒l find a long weekend in Edinburgh may not be long enough, and vow to return鈥�.as I have done many times!

When deciding where to stay during your long weekend, it is useful to know that Edinburgh is divided into 6 main areas: Old Town, New Town, Leith, West End & Dean Village, Southside & Holyrood and Stockbridge & Inverleith. In my recent visits to Edinburgh, I have tried to stay in a different area each visit. These are my top pics.

If you want to stay right in the heart of Old Town, just off the Royal Mile, then the聽Old Tolbooth Wynd聽is a great choice. The apartment style accommodation was spacious allowing my friend and I to have our own rooms. The apartments are located down a side street off the Royal Mile, so you get the advantage of close proximity to the action, but without all the noise and foot traffic. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: How to Spend a Long Weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland
Guide Location: Scotland » Edinburgh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Royal Mile
  • St Giles Cathedral
  • Writer鈥檚 Museum
  • John Knox House
  • Mary King鈥檚 Close
  • Jamie鈥檚 Printshop stairs
  • Signet Library
  • Dunbar鈥檚 Close hidden garden
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Victoria Street
  • Museum Context
  • The Enchanted Galaxy
  • Cockburn Street
  • Arthur鈥檚 Seat
  • Princes Street Gardens
  • Scott Monument
  • Ross Fountain
  • National Galleries
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
  • Bread Street Kitchen and Bar
  • Maxie鈥檚 Bistro
  • Gladstone鈥檚 Land
  • Mary鈥檚 Milk Bar
  • The Milkman
  • The Wall Coffee and Design House
  • The Witchery

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