The beautiful city of Edinburgh in Scotland is an excellent place for a visit be it a short weekend break, or a longer holiday. There are many places of interest here, as well as a number of events that take place throughout the year.
Many people complain when they visit Edinburgh for the first time, that they didn't have enough time to see all there is to offer, but this isn't really something to worry about, it just means that you'll want to return again and again, and not just for the wonderful vibrant atmosphere that this city has.
Through the year, there are many events taking place here, and no matter what month you travel to Edinburgh, there's usually going to be something going on. It could be the Military Tattoo, or the Fringe Festival. The Linlithgow Folk Festival, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, or the Edinburgh Film Festival, but whatever it is, it's bound to be fun as most celebrations that take place here do so with true gusto.
Edinburgh is also home to a fairly diverse range of attractions too. Edinburgh Castle sitting high on the Crag overlooking the city is of course the most well known attraction not just in Edinburgh, but probably in Scotland as a whole. It is home to the National War Museum and backdrop to the Military Tattoo when it takes place.
At the opposite end of the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle, is Holyrood Palace. This is the official residence of the monarch in Scotland, and is open to the public throughout most of the year - in fact the only times its not open are when the royal family are in residence.
Edinburgh Old Town and New Town are where most of the oldest architecture in the city can be found. Here you have over 4,500 listed buildings, and of course the Edinburgh vaults too. Rediscovered in the 1980's and Excavated in the 1990's these vaults lie under one of the arches of the South Bridge which was completed in 1788. They were home to taverns, cobblers and other small traders, and many illicit goods are have been stored here including its said the bodies of those killed by Burke and Hare! The complex was closed somewhere between 1835 and 1875, and today it is a tourist attraction where you can see a little of Edinburgh from the past.
Princes Street is Edinburgh's main shopping street. Here you'll find many large stores, and all the best shopping is either here, or on the streets leading off this thoroughfare. As well as shops, you'll also find the Princess Street Gardens, the Royal Scottish Academy of Art and the National Gallery of Scotland.
For a large city, Edinburgh is quite a green place. Even at its heart, you'll find open spaces, parks and gardens where you can enjoy a picnic or relax and look out over the countryside.
This article has been written by Ross Fraser and talks about Edinburgh as a tourist destination.
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