Best Things to do in Edinburgh

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When staying for four days in Edinburgh there are certain top attractions you must see. The Edinburgh Dungeon is one of the most gruesome and infamous sights of the city. Be prepared to be scared with life-like wax models, scene re-enactments and methods of torture from Edinburgh’s bloody past. When your stomach has settled opt for Wee Windaes Restaurant, the small iconic building set on the Royal Mile offers a hearty lunch for visitors. The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a great venue for exciting productions, so check the listings and book ahead. Edinburgh is also home to luxurious accommodation in particular The Balmoral Hotel, treat yourself to one of their stylish rooms and you will be treated like royalty throughout your stay.

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Author: Hollie


Day 1 - Edinburgh


Start early in order to pack in the many sights on offer. Take the brisk walk to the Royal Mile and stop off at Wee Windaes Restaurant for a traditional Scottish lunch. If you are lucky you might be seated at the iconic 'wee windaes table', which offers great views onto the mile. Afterwards reach the summit and visit Edinburgh Castle for the afternoon, time it well and you could be there for the 1pm gun salute. Take a walk through Princes Street Gardens from the hotel to the Cafe Royal Oyster Bar for dinner. Finish your evening with a show at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre.


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Balmoral Hotel

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1 Princes Street
EH2 2EQ Edinburgh, Scotland

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44 131 556 2414


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Royal Mile

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Royal Mile
EH1 1QS Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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+44 (0)131 229 7615


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Cafe Royal Oyster Bar

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19 West Register Street
EH2 2AA Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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44 131 556 4124


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Wee Windaes Restaurant (The)

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144 High Street
Royal Mile
EH1 1QS Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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44 131 225 5144


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Princes Street Gardens

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Princes Street
Princes St
EH2 2EL Edinburgh, United Kingdom


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Edinburgh Castle

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Castlehill
Castlehill
EH1 2NG Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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+44 (0)131 225 9846


Day 2 - Edinburgh


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Edinburgh City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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Edinburgh, Scotland


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Creelers

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3 Hunter Square
EH1 1QW Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone:

44 131 220 4447


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Edinburgh Zoo

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Corstorphine Road
EH12 6TS Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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+44 131 334 9171


Day 3 - Edinburgh


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Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Crags

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Queens Drive
Holyrood Park
EH16 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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+44 131 625 8625


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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

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Castlehill The Royal Mile
EH1 2ND Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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+44 131 226 3709


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Dubh Prais

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123b High Street
EH1 1SG Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone:

44 131 557 5732


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Murder and Mystery Walking Tour of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland


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Edinburgh Dungeon

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31 Market Street
EH1 1QB Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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+44 (131) 240 1001


Day 4 - Edinburgh


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National Museum of Scotland

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Chambers Street
EH1 1JF Edinburgh, United Kingdom


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Vintner's Rooms (The)

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87 Giles Street
The Vaults
EH6 6BZ Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone:

44 131 554 6767


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Greyfriars Bobby's Bar

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30 - 34 Candlemaker Row
EH1 2QE Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone:

44 131 225 8328


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Henderson's Salad Table

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94 Hanover Street
EH2 1DR Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone:

44 131 225 2131


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National Gallery of Scotland

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The Mound
The Mound
EH2 2EL Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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+44 131 624 6200


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