Edinburgh is a majestic ancient city in Scotland, crowned with a castle on a granite rock towering high above the streets. But behind the historical entourage lies the atmosphere of the city. In museums and galleries, you can spend time in the afternoon, and closer to the night - sit in a pub, go to a club, theater or restaurant with a view of the harbor.
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How to get to Edinburgh
By bus
Edinburgh Bus Station is on the northeast corner of St Andrew Sq Square, the entrance is from the square and from Elder St. There is an information office, wifi, a luggage room.
By plane
Edinburgh International Airport is located 12 km west of the city. It takes flights not only from all over England, but also from continental Europe, Ireland and some cities in North America. The duration of the flight from Moscow without taking into account the connections is about 4 hours
At the airport there is an information office, a luggage room, ATMs, currency exchange, shops and restaurants, rent-a-car offices and wifi. You can get there by buses Lothian Buses Airlink service 100 from the bridge Waverley Bridge, which is located at the exit from the railway station. The fare in one side of 3 pounds, back and forth 5 pounds, on the way 30 minutes, departure every 10-15 minutes, tickets can be bought from the driver. The bus on the way stops at West End and Haymarket. Can be reached by taxi, cost from 13 pounds, on the way 20 minutes.
In addition, Edinburgh can be accessed from Glasgow airport, it is located just 100 km to the west. The Scottish Citylink bus No. 905 connects the airport and Glasgow bus terminal Buchanan, where you can take bus number 900 to Edinburgh (7 pounds, on the way 2 hours, leaves every 15-30 minutes).
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By train
The main railway station of Edinburgh - Waverley (Waverley Bridge), is located in the heart of the city and accepts trains from all over the country. Another station, Haymarket (Haymarket Tce), serves as a stop and departure point for trains to the west. Tickets can be bought at Edinburgh Rail Travel Center (4.45-00.30 Mon-Fri, 7-00.30 Sun) at Waverley Station.
The climate of Edinburgh
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| in the afternoon | +6 | +6 | +8 | +10 | +13 | +16 | +18 | +18 | +15 | +12 | +8 | +6 |
| at night | +0 | +0 | +2 | +3 | +6 | +8 | +10 | +10 | +8 | +5 | +2 | +1@@ |
Edinburgh Districts
Just Town is a medieval Edinburgh with its Royal Mile, which leads from Holyrood Palace to the castle. This is the most interesting area of the city for tourists.
New Town (respectively, the "new city") is the second half of the historical center, which deserved the prefix "new" for its buildings of the 18th century. This is also the commercial center of Edinburgh, which is respected by shopaholics from all over the world for the abundance and quality of shops.
Stockbridge and Canonmills is located in the neighborhood of New Town, there are also interesting shops and the best corner for recreation in the city - the Royal Botanic Garden.
Edinburgh / East - Portobello beach area and the historic village of Duddingston. Edinburgh / South is a popular part of the city among students, as there are a lot of places where you can have a good snack and, more importantly, a drink. Here is the famous chapel Roslin, about which below. Edinburgh / West attracts its zoo and (for connoisseurs and amateurs) rugby stadium Murrayfield.
Edinburgh Pass
"Edinburgh Pass" is a great opportunity to see as many sights of the city as possible and save money. The city map allows free entry into 27 museums and architectural monuments of the city, includes a 90-page guide (in English), discounts in restaurants and shops of the city, as well as free travel around the city and to the airport. The price of the card for one day is 24 pounds, two days - 36 pounds, 3 days - 48 pounds. You can buy Edinburgh Pass in the information offices located at the airport, at the railway station and in the city.
Transport
Public transport of the city is represented by buses Lothian Buses, which run mostly in the center of Edinburgh, and First Edinburgh - in the outskirts and villages near the city .The schedule of routes can be found at each stop .The fare for the city is 1, 2 pounds (children under 5 years free of charge, from 5 to 15 - 70 pfennigs) .Drivers of buses Lothian buses do not give change, they need to pay a strictly designated amount, but First Edinburgh are more loyal to the tourists getting confused in unfamiliar papers and giving and giving .But Lothian Buses also offer to purchase a 3-day travel card that entitles to unlimited trips during the day, the ticket is purchased from the driver .The city also runs night buses, departures once an hour from midnight to 5 am, fare 3 pounds .
By taxi
Black exquisite Edinburgh cab cabs can be caught on the street, ordered by phone (+0, 6 pounds per call) or found in the parking lot. However, it should be borne in mind that this type of transport is very expensive: the minimum fare is 1, 5 pound (at night 2, 5) per landing plus the first 340 yards (311 m), then at 0. 25 pounds for every 240 yards (220 m) ). In short, a typical train for 2 miles (3, 5 km) in the center of the city will cost 5 pounds a minimum. Taxis can be ordered by phone: Capital Taxis (228 2555), Central Radio Taxis (229 2468), City Cabs (228 1211) and Radiocabs (225 9000).
By bike
Despite the fact that Edinburgh is full of hills and climbs - it's very friendly to cyclists city, if you follow certain rules .First, do not forget about the atypical movement for Russia, and secondly, you must comply with local requirements: in the evening include a flashlight, do not go along the street with one-way traffic in the opposite direction, do not drive through the red light, do not drive on the lawns .Local cops "bobbi" has the right to fine negligent bicyclists for up to 40 pounds .And the rest, the beautiful marquise, the pleasure of cycling along Edinburgh is really incomparable .
Hotels in Edinburgh
Cheap hostels are concentrated in the Cowgate Area, at the bottom of the Royal Mile and its alleys. Guesthouses and small hotels are scattered all over the city, but most of them are around Newington Road and Minto Street on the south side and at Pilrig Street and Newhaven Road in Leyth. Both these areas are located 20 minutes walk from the city center and are connected by bus routes.
You can book Edinburgh popular hotels at the best prices
| G & V Royal Mile Hotel, Edinburgh from 8 932 rub. Edinburgh 1 George IV Bridge | Old Town Chambers from 10 262 rub. Edinburgh Roxburgh's Court | The Knight Residence from 7 316 rubles Edinburgh 12 Lauriston Street, |
| Nicolson Apartments from 5 606 rub. Edinburgh 28 West Nicolson Street | Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh from 8 077 rub. Edinburgh The Royal Mile | Dunedin Apartments from 8 077 rub. Edinburgh 20 St Mary's Street (Office Address) |
| The Lairg Hotel from 3 801 rubles Edinburgh 11 Coates Gardens | No.32 Hotel from 4 751 rubles Edinburgh 32 Coates Gardens | Premier Inn Edinburgh Central from 4 751 rubles Edinburgh 82 Lauriston Place |
| Bellevue Guest House from 4 751 rubles Edinburgh 40 Minto Street | Cairn Hotel from 2 851 rubles Edinburgh 10/18 Windsor Street | ibis Edinburgh Center Royal Mile from 5 036 rubles Edinburgh 6 Hunters Square (Off The Royal Mile) |
Shopping and shopping
The main shopping mall of the city is Princes Street (New Town), which is located north of the castle. It runs virtually through the whole city center, from the railway station to Lothian Road. Here are located as major shopping centers (musical HMV, Topshop and H & M), and tourist-oriented souvenir shops and shops. Parallel to this street is George Street, which is also famous for its shopping and restaurants.
On Cockburn Street in the Old Town, you can find "alternative" Princess Street shops with Scottish music and kilt, pirings accessories and "subcultural" clothing. The Royal Mile, especially on the hill near the castle, is an ideal place for purchases of Scottish souvenirs: postcards, magnets, whiskeys, kilts and bagpipes.
A separate pleasure is to stroll along the Grassmarket (Old Town). Not so much because of the shops and cozy pubs located here, but because of the charming views of the castle and the pretty buildings. Multrees Walk (or simply The Walk) is the patrimony of expensive brands like Vidal Sasoon, Armani, Vuitton, Harvey Nichols or Calvin Klein (New Town).
Kitchen and restaurants
Scotland is whiskey. So, going to Edinburgh, you should immediately put a couple of hours to visit The Scotch Whiskey Heritage Center, which is on top of the Royal Mile. Here tourists will have an unforgettable excursion, they will tell about the history and origin of whiskey, distillation methods, types of malt and, of course, give a try. You can also buy a bottle or two home here: more than 200 species at very reasonable prices.
In general, to advise any institution in Edinburgh is very difficult, they all differ in the quality of food and, of course, beer. Many traditional Scottish pubs can be found near Grassmarket (there are not many local people here, but tourists are in abundance).
If the romance of the Middle Ages is somewhat boring, and the beer still wants, you can go to the modern bars of Edinburgh on George Street and George IV Bridge. You can listen to music and go dancing in clubs at Cowgate and Lothian road, for example, in Base, Gig and Diva. Other popular places for young people are Opal Lounge, Shanghai, Bacaro, GHQ, The Hive, Octopussy (on Thursdays in HMV Picture House) and Why Not.
On the pedestrian street of Rose St there are many pubs, where you can have a snack. And in Chippy's establishments you can taste hamburgers, blood sausage and "haggis" - a national Scottish dish from mutton giblets.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Edinburgh
Hotel Balmoral with a giant clock on the tower (the symbol of the city), Edinburgh Castle and the so-called "Royal Mile" (Royal Mile), leading from the castle to the palace Holyroodhaus (former palace of Maria Stewart, now the residence of the Queen of England). In the center of the city is Princes Street Street, which houses the famous Scottish Monument and the National Picture Gallery. Near the palace towers the rock "The throne of King Arthur."
Gland-Stone-Land is a shop house, built in the 17th century, where the decor and interior were preserved in their original form. On the first floor there is a reconstructed shop with the goods of that time, and on the top floor there are apartments furnished in the spirit of the XVII century.
The Scottish Monument is a monument to the writer, more like a church, one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks. In the center of the city is a 60 meter statue of Sir Walter Scott and his dog Maida.
Other sights of Edinburgh: St. Marguerites, castle Castle Rock, royal residence in Scotland, the church of St. Gilles, the building of the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Museum, the museums of modern history and history of Scotland.
Galleries of the city: Frutmarket, Talbot-Rice, Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, National Portrait Gallery of Scotland, Museum of Scotland. Walking tour of the historical center of Edinburgh, excursion to the Roslin chapel and the royal yacht "Britain", excursion to the castle of Sterling.
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