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A compact city that is easily accessible on foot, Edinburgh is comprised of different 'villages', each with their own distinctive character.
At the heart of the city lies the Royal Mile, a succession of streets lined on either side by towering tenements that are among the busiest in Edinburgh. Nearby you'll find the Grassmarket, a former medieval market place that sits in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, now filled with lively drinking holes and restaurants. Explore the city's cultural hub in the West End, home to many of its top arts venues including the Usher Hall, The Filmhouse and the Royal Lyceum Theatre, and find some of Edinburgh's best attractions located just a short distance from Haymarket including Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo. Uncover a myriad of cafés, boutiques and galleries in the bohemian enclave of Stockbridge situated by the Water of Leith, and follow the route of the river to reach the vibrant district of Leith. Resting on the shores of the Firth of Forth, the Royal Yacht Britannia is now berthed here beside Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. From the atmospheric cobbled streets of the Old Town to the beautiful Georgian avenues of the New Town, Edinburgh’s architectural landscape is one of dramatic contrasts which reflect its rich and intriguing past. Allow yourself to be transported back in time as you wander its atmospheric streets, from the iconic Royal Mile leading to the medieval fortress of Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to bustling Princes Street where the towering Scott Monument stands. You can learn more about the city’s fascinating past at countless world-class museums and historic attractions such as the National Museum of Scotland and The Real Mary King's Close.
For more information, please visit the Scotland national tourist board website at www.visitscotland.com
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