Edinburgh Travel Guide

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Edinburgh is Scotland''s capital city, and also of one of the country''s most entertaining holiday destinations. The city''s beautiful architecture, rich culture and fascinating history are just a few of its attractions; here is a guide to some of the rest.

Edinburgh''s location and excellent travel-links means many holiday goers use it as a base from which to explore Scotland. Edinburgh airport is Scotland''s busiest and internal and international flights leave and arrive here regularly.

Regular trains connect Edinburgh with other major Scottish cities. The road networks in and out of the city are also good, so if you fancy venturing out to explore some of the surrounding countryside that is also eminently doable. Getting around the city itself should pose no problem: buses and taxis provide cheap travel and if you want to truly soak up the city''s atmosphere then you can walk to and from most central locations.

Edinburgh''s hotels are as varied as you''d expect from such a major city. For the traveller on a budget there are some great hostels spread throughout the city. One of the best selling points of ...
... hostels are the atmosphere there: living in a relaxed environment with lots of other people of a similar age and situation means there are lots of opportunities to make new friends.

If you want something a bit more luxurious then anything within the Luxury Edinburgh are guaranteed to be the epitome of decadent accommodation ? the Howard, the Witchery Suites or Dundas Castle are just a few of these options.

Edinburgh''s fascinating history means there are lots of interesting attractions within the city. The best way to get an overview of these is to go on one of the guided tours of the city; some of these are grouped around particular themes (ghost tours are popular for example) meaning you can find a tour tailor-made to your interests. Edinburgh castle is another must-see: it sits atop a hill in the city centre and once you''re up there provides great views of the city. The castle itself mixes luxurious interiors with a juicy and often scandalous history.

Edinburgh''s Royal Mile is the perfect place to wander through the city and soak up the atmosphere. The Mile is comprised of beautiful Victorian and Georgian buildings; its also one of the main shopping streets in Edinburgh so you can mix the architecture with a little retail therapy.

Of course, if you visit the city during August you can also take in Edinburgh festival: a world-famous festival of comedy, music, theatre and performance which rivals anywhere in the world for excitement and interest. Bonny Kominek is a Scottish travel expert and freelance writer. They recommend Octopus travel for Edinburgh hotels.