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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland

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The tramway runs between Edinburgh airport and New Town in the city. Buses operate 24X7 and cover a wider area.

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I stayed at the Glasshouse Hotel

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Edinburgh Architecture

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The Balmoral Hotel

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You can pick up some knickknacks at this mall, located on the corner of Princes Street and Waverley Bridge.

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Sir Walter Scott Monument

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Open since 1859, the gallery is home to Scottish and international collection of fine art.

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With Edinburgh Castle on one end and Holyrood Palace on the other, the Royal Mile is touristy.

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Edinburgh Castle

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The Hub

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The Queen's Gallery, part of the Palace of Holyroodhouse complex, is another art gallery in Edinburgh

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Walk Around New Town

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It is scotch whisky! Surprisingly, I did not find any bargain prices on scotch whiskys.

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Edinburgh bars have creative names

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Stop for a drink at Maggie Dickson's Pub and take in its dark history.

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Not quite ready for haggis? Try haggis chips or haggis bon bons.

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Venture out of the city

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Stirling Castle is an hour away from Edinburgh.

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Stirling town, its houses, and cemeteries are scenic.

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EDINBURGH

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Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, has a medieval Old Town and a Georgian New Town.

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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland

Glasgow is around 50 miles from Edinburgh. I visited both cities.

The tramway runs between Edinburgh airport and New Town in the city. Buses operate 24X7 and cover a wider area.

Edinburgh Tram

I stayed at the Glasshouse Hotel

It is close to the city's attractions.

Edinburgh Architecture

The dark facades of the buildings give the city a gothic feel.

The Balmoral Hotel

The iconic hotel is in the heart of the city.

You can pick up some knickknacks at this mall, located on the corner of Princes Street and Waverley Bridge.

Waverley Mall

Sir Walter Scott Monument

It is the second-largest monument in the world, dedicated to a writer.

Open since 1859, the gallery is home to Scottish and international collection of fine art.

Scottish National Gallery

With Edinburgh Castle on one end and Holyrood Palace on the other, the Royal Mile is touristy.

The Royal Mile

Edinburgh Castle

Over the years, the castle has been used as a royal residence, military garrison, prison, and fortress.

The Hub

Swing by "The Hub" at the centre of Edinburgh. You may catch an event.

The Queen's Gallery, part of the Palace of Holyroodhouse complex, is another art gallery in Edinburgh

Walk Around New Town

Check out the shopping and eateries on George Street and Princes Street.

It is scotch whisky! Surprisingly, I did not find any bargain prices on scotch whiskys.

Whisky or Whiskey?

Edinburgh bars have creative names

Stop for a drink at Maggie Dickson's Pub and take in its dark history.

Not quite ready for haggis? Try haggis chips or haggis bon bons.

Venture out of the city

Stirling Castle is an hour away from Edinburgh.

The Great Kitchens at Stirling Castle

Stirling town, its houses, and cemeteries are scenic.

EDINBURGH

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