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With so much on offer make the most of your stay in Edinburgh with Site Spotting, City Walking, and City Tourer.

Calton Hill

Calton Hill offers some of the best views of Edinburgh and across to Fife, it’s a gentle walk and costs nothing. Located on Waterloo Place at the East End of Princes Street (opposite end to the Castle) Calton Hill is … Read More

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The Meadows

  One of Edinburgh’s best outdoor spaces with a huge playground for kids, tennis courts and open fields for recreation and relaxation. South of the town centre the meadows consists of several large grassed areas with tree lined pathways. Bordered by … Read More

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Scotsman Steps by Martin Creed

104 steps in different marble, this is an inspired and sympathetic public art piece by Turner Prize winner Martin Creed. The enclosed stairs that run from the Scotsman on the bridges down to the Old Town and Waverley Station is … Read More

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South Queensferry

The Firth of Forth, Iconic Rail Bridge, the prom, ice cream, eateries, and a couple of pubs. If you want to get out of Edinburgh for a morning or an afternoon then take a jolly to South Queensferry. Its got … Read More

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Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG - Map

With unrivalled history and views Edinburgh Castle is a world class attraction. We want your Edinburgh castle story or review! Art work by Edd Wellesley-Davies ​visit: Eddscape                                … Read More

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Eddscape Artist: Edd Wellesley-Davies

Edd Wellesley-Davies is an Edinburgh artist who is creating images of our city and other Scottish icons in an eye catching and imaginative way. He sells his work in many forms online, good size prints, cards, and others. Having just … Read More

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Edinburgh Arts Venue: Summerhall

History, science, academia, creativity, and an inspired vision for Summerhall promises it will be at the forefront of  Edinburgh’s arts scene. Positioned in a landscape of university buildings, festival venues and international theatres Summerhall will be a year round arts … Read More

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Winter in Edinburgh: Events in December

The Edinburgh winter festival is one of the best times of the year to be here. With a range of Christmas fun including Ice Skating, Fair Ground Rides, Traditional Carols and Markets there is something for everyone. Join us in … Read More

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