Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

CITY: Edinburgh, Scotland
POPULATION: 430,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 43/33 · APR: 51/38 · JUL: 66/51 · OCT: 54/42
ºC: JAN: 6/1 · APR: 12/3 · JUL: 19/11 · OCT: 12/6

Five things to see/do in Edinburgh:
Don’t miss the beautiful Edinburgh Castle, parts of which date back to the Middle Ages. Tour the castle, one of the biggest in Europe, with an audio-guide, and enjoy the beautiful views of the city below.
Holyrood, the royal residence since the 15th century, wows visitors with its impressive lavish interior. It is currently used primarily for state ceremonies and similar events.
Walk along the Royal Mile, located between the Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood. Lined with souvenir shops, the street allows you take in other notable landmarks such as the Cannonball House, Camera Obscura, the City Chambers, and Riddle’s Court.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions makes science fun, with a wide variety of interactive exhibits designed to play with your perception and visually amaze you.
The Museum of Scotland outlines the country’s history from its beginnings to modern times, while the National Gallery of Scotland offers a great collection of fine art from around the world.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Globotrip rating^TM: 7.3

The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 7.8
HOTELS: 7.3
RESTAURANTS: 7.2
TRANSPORTATION: 7.3
VALUE: 7.1

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