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The UK is full of interesting and historical cities and Edinburgh is fashionable with worldwide visitors and domestic travellers. Its combination of culture and history, dining venues, shopping opportunities and visitor attractions can compete with any other city in Europe and if you are looking for a weekend away or a short break with the family it is the perfect base from which to explore the rest of Scotland and its beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

Each year, the festival sees millions of performers and spectators descend on the Scottish capital to enjoy shows from their favorite performers or to experience entirely new acts - many of which offer the excellent extra of being free to attend. Many of the world’s biggest comedians found their feet at the Edinburgh Festival, and for this reason it’s held in very high regard amongst the higher circles of the industry. Read the rest of this entry »

Edinburgh is certainly a city to be enjoyed year-round. After all, it is home to countless museums, galleries and other cultural attractions, while hosting countless events throughout the year - one of the most famous being the Hogmanay street party in the winter. Yet the most renowned of Edinburgh’s attractions is undoubtedly the Edinburgh Festival - bringing hundreds of thousands of people to the city each August to experience an arguably unrivalled burst of culture and life. Read the rest of this entry »

The city Edinburgh is easily accessible by road, plane boat or train. Getting around in Edinburgh is just as easy. The local bus services makes all areas accessible.

The city is basically split into two main districts the Old Town and the New Town with Princes Street Gardens separating them. Read the rest of this entry »