Edinburgh: Down By the Sea

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Enjoy a walk along the charming docks of Edinburgh, the industrial area of the city. It's home to plenty of delicious restaurants and pubs, so dine on seafood with a unique Scottish twist. At the Ocean Terminal shopping mall, stop for a movie at the Vue or do a tour of the Royal Yacht of Britannia, a five-star tourist attraction.

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Although it was designed by the Conran group, this is ultimately just another modern indoor mall. Debenhams, French Connection, Gap, and others have set out their stalls at this retail cathedral, which gets a lot of footfall from tourists because the royal yacht Britannia is moored here as well. Open till 8pm Monday to Friday.

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The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the world's most famous ships. Launched at John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht proudly served Queen and country for 44 years. During that time Britannia carried The Queen and the Royal Family on 968 official voyages, from the remotest regions of the South Seas to the deepest divides of Antarctica.

A five-star visitor attraction, Britannia is open every day, except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Adult tickets are £11.00.  The visitors centre is located on the second floor of Ocean Terminal.

Take the Britannia tour by audio handset, which will take you through the fabulous State Apartments and crew's quarters; it ends in the gleaming Engine Room. The majority of items on board are the original pieces, which have been kindly loaned by the Royal Collection. Highlights of the tour include the State Dining Room, the Sun Lounge and the Officers' Wardroom.

During your tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Royal Deck Tea Room on board.  Sit back and enjoy stunning waterfront views as our friendly waiters serve light refreshments with speciality teas and coffees in spectacular surroundings.  The classic and elegant 1930s racing yacht Bloodhound is moored alongside Britannia.  You can view one of the most successful racing yachts ever built and there is also an exhibition which tells the story behind the Royal Family's passion for sailing. (Please note that Bloodhound will be sailing during July and August and will not be on view to the public.)

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It's on the shore and it's decor resembles a ship's interior, so you'll feel perfectly at home amongst the plethora of seafood dishes on offer. There are lots of fresh fish as you would expect, but what's particularly pleasing is the range of cuisine. It stretches from the delicate and subtle, to the hearty and rich. The lunch menu is excellent value, and therefore draws a crowd. The relaxing atmosphere attracts a mixed clientele and is especially popular with business folk.

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Leith Waterworld is the only leisure pool in the city which means flumes, fast flow channel, wave machines and the river run, but most importantly fun!

Monday to Thursday 10.00 – 16.45
Friday 10.30 – 16.45
Saturday to Sunday 10.00 – 16.45

Facilities include:

• Leisure pool
• Swimming Pool
• Wave Machine
• Bubble Beds
• River Run
• Spa Pool
• Flumes
• Jacuzzi
• Soft Play
• Party Room
• Multi Sensory Area

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The Mussel & Steak Bar is a stylish, deceptively large restaurant located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh's Old Town. It is a popular choice during festival time as it overlooks the square; a central hub for activity and a short wander from the Royal Mile. A comfortable outdoor seating section provides visitors with a prime spot, but don't worry if all the seats outside are taken, this restaurant stretches deeply into the back of the building with an additional upstairs area. Once you've settled in it's time to dine. As the name suggests the menu focuses on a rich selection of steak and mussel dishes, although smaller portions of duck are available. The Mussel & Steak Bar offers two set menus which are extremely fantastic value for money. This doesn't mean they cut back on quality. Fine cuts of Buccleuch scotch beef and rope grown mussels make for a sumptuous lunch time meal. Hand cut chips with beef or vegetable dripping are available with every course.

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Constructed in 1893 and renovated in 2001, Easter Road is the home of the Hibernian Football Club. Its maximum capacity of 17,500 makes it the seventh largest stadium of its kind in Scotland. Located in the Leith neighborhood of Edinburgh, fans have nicknamed it "The Leith San Siro," a reference to the San Siro stadium in Milan, one of the most famous football stadiums in the world. The stadium was noted for its pronounced slope, but this was removed at the end of the 1999–00 season.

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Hibernian was formed in 1875 by a group of Irish immigrants and have mainly inhabited the Premier Division of Scottish football along with cross-city rivals Hearts and the "Old Firm" of Glasgow. If you want to blend in, wear green and white. Matches are scheduled from August through May; game times vary. Check the Web site for complete fixture details.

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At Creelers you can go Bistro-style, or you can dine in more formal surroundings. The opulence and price are determined by your choice. The content of the menu also depends to a large extent on what the fishermen managed to outwit earlier in the day. This means that the fish are very fresh, as you would expect. Mind you, if you're dragging along someone who refuses to eat anything scaly then don't despair. There are a number of vegetarian and meat dishes, and they aren't mere token additions either - comfortably holding their own amongst the fishes.

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Elegance permeates throughout this Victorian cafe-bar, from the marble flooring, stained glass and ceramic tiles and the ornately decorated main Cafe Royal Circle Bar to the delicious Oyster Bar in an adjoining room. Besides the featured dish – oysters served on crush ice – the food is delectable. Your senses will perk as you bite into the various tender meats and fish.