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Recently Reviewed Hotels around Edinburgh
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Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel
#54 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Ten Hill Place Hotel
#5 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Mercure Point Hotel Edinburgh
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Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa
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The Old Waverley Hotel
#96 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre
#25 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 mile W of Edinburgh center
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The Balmoral Hotel
#10 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Channings Hotel
#7 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Links Hotel
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Swallow Greens Hotel
#107 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh
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The Royal Scots Club
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Ellersly House Hotel
#110 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh
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The Lairg
#93 of 286 B&Bs / inns in Edinburgh
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Last reviewed Nov 30, 2007
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Cruachan Guest House
#228 of 286 B&Bs / inns in Edinburgh
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#1 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Garden
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- Aug 3, 2008 "A great day out"
- Jul 5, 2008 "Fragrant and pretty place"
- May 28, 2008 "A gem"
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#2 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Award winning small group tours to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Discover the secrets of Loch Ness, Skye, Loch Lomond, Stirling, Orkney, Iona, Mull, Islay whisky and much more. Avoid disappointment - guaranteed departures from Edinburgh and Glasgow - you book, you go. Don't get lost in the crowd -Guaranteed small groups - Maximum 16 passengers for an authentic travellers experience.
Attraction type: Tour
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- Oct 8, 2008 "Rabbie's Day Trips"
- Aug 26, 2008 "Nice day trip to Loch Lomond and package"
- Jul 20, 2008 "Loch Lomand trip"
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#3 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Museum delineating the history and culture of Scotland from the Stone Age to the present.
Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Natural history museum
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- Aug 14, 2008 "Well presented"
- Apr 27, 2007 "2 great museums"
- Oct 23, 2006 "brilliant and free!"
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#4 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Top tip: A must see. Queues get very busy in summer so you'll save a lot of time by booking tickets in advance through the official Edinburgh Castle website http://www.edinbu... Check out its awesome...
Attraction type: Castle
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- Oct 2, 2008 "A Must Visit in Edinburgh"
- Sep 26, 2008 "Long hike up the hill"
- Sep 2, 2008 "edinburgh overpriced castle"
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#5 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A unique image of Edinburgh is displayed on the fascinating Camera Obscura. On the way to the main attraction you will experience a number of visual treats, including stunning views of the city from...
Attraction type: Lookout
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- Sep 19, 2008 "Not only for kids"
- Mar 16, 2008 "Fun, Fun, Fun!"
- Jul 20, 2007 "Great outing for a rainy day"
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#6 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Located within the center of Edinburgh at Holyrood Park, the remains of this extinct volcano rise 823 feet making it a notable landmark of the city.
Attraction type: Geological formation; Mountain; Volcano
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- Sep 22, 2008 "Slippery When Wet!"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Absolutely Beautiful"
- Oct 28, 2006 "Earn your desert!"
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#7 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Attraction type: Monument
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- Jul 6, 2008 "Best 3 Pounds Spent in Edinburgh!"
- Nov 12, 2006 "challenging fun, not for everyone"
- Apr 24, 2006 "Have to see!!"
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#8 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Art museum
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- Jul 5, 2008 "Lovely gallery"
- Aug 1, 2005 "Small, but impressive"
- May 5, 2005 "Magnificent collection"
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#9 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Stretch of road connecting Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, the Queen's residence in Scotland.
Attraction type: Street; Scenic/historic walking area; Historic walking area
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- Sep 9, 2008 "One of the best heritage walks in the UK"
- Aug 8, 2008 "Center of Activity"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Worth the walk..."
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#10 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
One of the world's most famous ships in British maritime history can now be boarded for tours.
Attraction type: Ship; Historic site; Tourist/visitor center; Tour
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- Oct 6, 2008 "Pleasant way to spend two hours or so"
- Sep 21, 2008 "Enjoyable"
- Mar 16, 2008 "Amazing!"
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#11 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
The Newtown Bar has now had a mjor facelift and been renamed as Bar Twist. The bar has again been taken over and the New Owner Jimmy has gone back to the original name of the Newtown bar For 14...
Attraction type: Gay bar
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- Aug 27, 2008 "Edinburgh Best Bar"
- Nov 24, 2007 "Update"
- Sep 7, 2007 "My place for a fun night out"
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#12 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This is the main church of The Church of Scotland.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest
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- Aug 8, 2008 "History is a Surprise"
- Jul 2, 2005 "Impressive!"
- Jul 9, 2003 "Impressions of St. Giles"
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#13 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Holyrood Park, also known as the Queen's Park since it is still owned by the monarchy, contains some interesting attractions such as the remains of an ancient volcano, a bird sanctuary, the dramatic Salisbury Crags and three lochs or lakes.
Attraction type: Park; Urban park
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- Jul 25, 2008 "Best view on the city"
- Jun 11, 2007 "An awesome outdoor adventure spot in the middle of the city!"
- May 30, 2005 "A taste of the Scottish wilderness within Edinburgh"
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#14 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A local pub full of smoky ambiance.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Sep 28, 2008 "Warm atmoshere"
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#15 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Sep 28, 2008 "The inner child comes out to play"
- Jun 4, 2008 "Great fun for adults and children"
- Mar 25, 2003 "That magical period called childhood"
A traditionally styled 3 tier theatre with over 3000 seats, offering a broad range of shows ranging from visiting West End performances, dance, musicals, comedians to events staged by local theatre...
Attraction type: Theater
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#17 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This museum is devoted to the memory of three famous Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Jun 29, 2008 "A hidden gem!"
- Jul 21, 2006 "little big museum (one of the best in Scotland)"
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#18 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Oct 4, 2008 "Expected more but enjoyable none the less"
- Sep 28, 2008 "Graveyard giggels and ghouls!!"
- Sep 26, 2008 "Terrible!!"
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#19 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A guided tour through a warren of hidden streets beneath the Royal Mile dating back to the 16th century: dramatic episodes from the past are recreated, including life in plague-ridden Edinburgh during the 17th century.
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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- Oct 4, 2008 "Worst £10 spent in Scotland! And I am a Scot!"
- Sep 28, 2008 "Truely amazing!!!"
- Sep 23, 2008 "A fun way to learn about old Edinburgh"
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#20 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Spa
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- Nov 27, 2007 "Best Spa in Edinburgh"
- Jun 12, 2007 "great day out"
- Apr 14, 2006 "Far from the best"
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