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Edinburgh, Scotland
Built atop an inlet from the North Sea, Edinburgh is a city of elegant streets and cobbled alleys, and is enveloped by rolling hills, lakes and forests. The buildings of this vibrant capital city, from the historic houses of the Royal Mile to the Georgian terraces and crescents of the New Town, compliment the setting.
Edinburgh's proximity to England, and its multicultural, sophisticated population set it apart. Its pub and club scene, its college population combined with the ever-growing Edinburgh International Festival and action packed list of cultural events, make this city renowned worldwide.
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 Edinburgh Castle
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+44 (0)131 225 9846
Castle Hill
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG
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No place in Scotland is filled with as much history, legend, and lore as Edinburgh Castle, a majestic landmark which dominates the city's skyline just as it has dominated Scotland's long and colourful history. The castle houses the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the famous 15th century gun Mons Meg, the One O' Clock Gun and the Scotland National War Museum.
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National Gallery of Modern Art
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+44 (0)131 624 6200
75 Belford Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3DR
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The National Gallery of Modern Art houses Scotland's finest collection of contemporary and modern art. It opened in 1960 and since then the collection, international in scope and quality, has grown to a modest collection of items ranging from paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings of the 1890's right up to contemporary video installations of the 1990s.
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Palace Of Holyroodhouse
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+44 (0)131 556 5100
Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH8 8DX
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At the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, you'll find the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen's official residence in Scotland. The Palace is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567.
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Scott Monument
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+44 (0)131 529 4068
East Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh
EH2 2EJ
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Looking more like a church spire than a monument to a writer, the Gothic-inspired Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks, built to commemorate Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832. Since the monument's opening in 1846, millions of people have climbed the 200 foot structure to admire its commanding views of the city and to obtain a closer look at the statuettes of characters from Scott's works.
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Edinburgh Zoo
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+44 (0)131 334 9171
Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6TS
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Opened in 1913 and owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo is the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland and is home to more than 1,000 animals. You can also enjoy a full range of eating experiences, a fantastic gift shop, several play areas, free hilltop safari rides and a busy program of events and activities.
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Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
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+44 (0)131 220 0441
354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH1 2NE
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The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, beside Edinburgh Castle, reveals the history, mystery and romance of Scotch Whisky making. It highlights the economic effect of whisky on both Scotland and the world and illuminates the centuries-old traditions associated with whisky making, showing the science and art of distilling.
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Photo credit: Edinburgh Official Tourist Board
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