EXPLORE EDINBURGH
Edinburgh has stunning cityscapes which include Edinburgh castle casting a domineering presence over the city. Edinburgh Castle dominates Princes Street on the South Side with includes breathtaking gardens. The North Side of Princes Street is lined with shops, restaurants and bars. Every year at Christmas Princes Street is adorned with lights and festivities. Intriguing markets, entertainment and shows line the gardens. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival which is scheduled over most of August is celebrated in nearly every inch of the town.
Edinburgh has its own town beach, Portobello which lies 3 miles to the southeast of Leith. Portobello town is perfect for a visit at any time of the year with its seaside charms attracting tourists from all over Scotland. There are bus services from Princes Street to Portobello. A day trip to Gullane beach, 20 miles from Edinburgh is highly recommended. Gullane beach is a longer beach offering breathtaking views west to Edinburgh. Other family attractions in and around Edinburgh include Deep Sea World, Edinburgh Zoo and Butterfly and Insect World.
Museums that are worth a visit include the Peoples Story Museum, The Writers Museum, Museum of Edinburgh, Museum of Childhood and National Museums of Scotland, To complete your trip to Edinburgh walk along the Royal Mile which boasts medieval historic buildings. Learn the fascinating story of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal skye terrier who guarded his master's grave for 14 years. The historic buildings along the medieval Royal Mile are part of Edinburgh's fascinating history. For anyone on a shopping trip, wander along Princes Street or visit The Princes Mall, The Gyle Shopping Centre or St James Shopping Centre.
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