Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny.
What to do while in Edinburgh:
• Visit Edinburgh Castle: Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock. I’m a big history fan especially European history, I actually enrolled into college and European history was my major! So here is a history fact for my fellow history buffs: Archaeologists established human occupation of the rock since at least the Iron Age.
Admission Fees:
Adults(16-59)- £18.50
Children(5-15)- £11.50
Seniors(60+)- £15.00
Historical Scotland Membership: allows you to have unlimited year-round access to over 70 attractions such as Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, Medieval abbeys, Prehistoric sites like Skara Brae. Become a member and you also benefit from free entry to over 400 Historic Scotland daytime events, 20% discount in Historic Scotland shops, attractions and online and quarterly magazine. Members can also have discounted entry to sites cared for by English Heritage, Cadw and Manx Heritage.
Edinburgh Zoo:
Edinburgh Zoo, formerly the Scottish National Zoological Park, is an 82-acre non-profit zoological park.
Admission Fees:
Adults- £19.00
Children(3-15) – £9.95
Children(under 3) – free
Concession – £17.00
Where to eat:
Khushi’s: Best for: Casual-Dining and Child Friendly
Khushi’s have been open since 1947, Khushi’s claims to be Edinburgh’s first Indian restaurant. A recent restyling gives it a clean, modern feel, which mirrors the consistently zingy food on offer. Don’t skip starters – the stuffed tandoori mushroom (£6.50) and prawn kolhapuri (£6.95) are standouts. Mains from £8.50.
Leith Chop House
Best for: Casual dining, cheap eats
Fastidiously Scottish-sourced, it’s butchered and dry aged in-house for at least a month before the already legendary steaks hit the open-flame charcoal grill. The dripping chips and bread with bone marrow butter are no mere sideshows, either. Mains from £12.50, steaks from £18.
Check out my first UK Traveling post: “UK Traveling- London” for the links on flights and hotels.
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