Travel Tuesday: Edinburgh
Posted on Tuesday, 3 February 2015
One of the highlights during my European adventures was Scotland, mostly because when i was there i felt like i was home. I fell head over heels in love with Edinburgh and i was kicking myself for not going sooner as i could easily picture myself living in the beautiful city.
Here are a few of my Edinburgh recommendations!
- Edinburgh Castle! The castle is spectacular obviously, it's on a big hill with stunning views of the city. I recommend buying fast track tickets because if you don't time your arrival right you could be stuck in a queue for a while. While you're waiting you should definitely grab an ice cream from the truck outside the entrance!
- Like London, Edinburgh have their own dungeons too! It looks like it's exactly the same as the London Dungeons, except you travel through Scotland's horrible history instead.
- If you're after more scares Edinburgh host a couple of creepy night tours around the city. If you're up for it head on a city of the dead ghost tour of the old underground vaults. For a less scary but equally as interesting time, check out Mary King's Close.
- If you're a Harry Potter lover you must visit the Elephant Cafe where J.K. Rowling began writing the series and Balmoral Hotel where she ended it.
- If you don't mind climbing up a massive hill check out Arthur's Seat for more stunning views of the city. Make sure you wear comfortable footwear because it's quite a hike to the top!
- If the indoors appeals to your more definitely check out the National Museum of Scotland, it's free!
- If you're in Scotland in August head to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival which is the world's largest arts festival.
- While you're there you can also check out The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which is also held in august (and it also has nothing to do with tattoos!)
- You can't NOT go to Scotland and not go on a Whiskey tour. If you're not a fan of alcohol then head to any fast food chain or super market and grab yourself an irn-bru, it's the Scottish creaming soda but it's oh so delicious! and it's the only soft drink that out sells coca cola in Scotland. You MUST also try the national dish Haggis, perhaps don't ask what's in it until after you've eaten it. I recommend finding somewhere that cooks Chicken stuffed with Haggis omnomnom.
If you have a few days to kill i definitely recommend taking a Haggis Tour around Scotland. Their office is located on the Royal Mile and the tour guides are brilliant! If you're struggling to think of New Years plans you should consider going to Edinburgh for Hogmanay, one of the biggest New Years celebrations in Europe that you do not want to miss.
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