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What to see by foot: Edinburgh
    
There is much to see on a walking tour of Edinburgh. Every step is a revelation,
from winding alleyways to ancient courtyards. The 11th century Edinburgh Castle
towers above the capital on a hill of volcanic rock and gives stunning views
of the city and countryside. St Margaret's Chapel (the oldest building in Edinburgh),
Mons Meg siege cannon, the Great Hall, the magnificently restored Laich Hall
and the Scottish National War Memorial are here with the 'Honours of the Kingdom'
exhibition tracing the history of Scotland's Crown Jewels.
At the entrance to the castle is the top end of the Royal Mile, one of the
oldest streets in Edinburgh that has retained much of its historical atmosphere.
Part way down this famous street is St. Giles' Cathedral, The High Kirk of Edinburgh,
which is generally regarded as the mother church of Presbyterianism. The Cathedral
was officially consecrated by the Bishop of St. Andrews in 1243; however, its
four massive central pillars date back to 1120.
At the other end of the Royal Mile is the baroque Palace of Holyroodhouse,
which serves as a reminder of Scotland's volatile history. This is where Mary
Queen of Scots lived for many years and where her secretary was murdered. Today,
it is the official Scottish residence of Britain's Royal Family.
Situated within Holyrood Park is a large hill that resembles a crouching lion-this
is Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano (the largest of a number of volcanoes that
gave this region its shape). The view from the summit is magnificent.
Nearby is The National Gallery of Scotland, home to Scotland's greatest collection
of paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, and is
one of the very finest galleries of its size in the world. Alternatively, The
Royal Museum houses the National Museums' of Scotland's international collections
in a magnificent Victorian building. Displays include science and industry,
geology, decorative arts, European sculpture, ceramics and ethnographies from
around the world.
Close by is St. Mary's Cathedral, a splendid Victorian Gothic cathedral whose
three spires are visible from many parts of the city. Meanwhile, the Royal Botanic
Garden displays plant treasures from around the globe in its 70 exquisitely
landscaped acres, while Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and beautiful
animals.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Grove Street Apartments | | Dalhousie Castle | | The Clarendon Hotel | | Carlton Hotel (Winter 2 Night Offer) | | Novotel Edinburgh Centre | | Royal Ettrick Hotel | | Holyrood Aparthotel | | Apex City Hotel | | Linton Court Apartments | | Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Golf Package | | The Greens Hotel | | Park Hotel | | Edinburgh Moat House | | Edinburgh Moat House and 15 days parking | | Ramada Jarvis Edinburgh Murrayfield | | Tailors Hall Hotel | | The Glasshouse | | Agenda | | The Balmoral | | George Inter-Continental Hotel | | Parliament House Hotel | | Frederick House Hotel | | Prestonfield House Hotel | | Holiday Inn Edinburgh North | | Mount Royal Ramada Jarvis | | Bruntsfield Hotel | | Herald House Hotel | | The Howard | | Channings Classic | | Point Hotel | | Learmonth Ramada Jarvis | | Apex European Hotel | | Bonham | | Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club | | Royal Scots Club | | Norton House Hotel | | Edinburgh Marriott Hotel | | Rothesay Hotel | | Menzies Belford Hotel | | Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa | | Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor | | Le Meridien Edinburgh | | Apex International | | Roxburghe Hotel |
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