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Edinburgh Castle
Walk the steps up the (once active) volcanic rock - the seat of Edinburgh Castle. It is shrouded in history and dates back to at least 1093AD - the stuff of Harry Potter! The stories of old Kings and Queens, Castle gaolers and the King's executioner are re-enacted in fantastic costumed performances and as one of Edinburgh's biggest tourist attractions it should not be missed. Once you reach the top you can have a well-deserved cup of tea and survey the staggering panoramic views.
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Ghost Tours
Edinburgh is not everything it seems on the surface. It is riddled with underground passages, and forgotten vaults which were once the city slums. The spirits that inhabit them are almost tangible and it's hard to know which gruesome body-snatching stories or ghoulish stories to believe, although witch-craft stories were all too real. Take the ghost walk at 9pm at night for the chance to see a phantom or the historic walk at 2pm if you can't hack the dark. With a Scottish Thistle Award, Mercat Tours are a safe bet and offer a whole host of tours in and around the Royal Mile. Discover the terrifying truth of demonic appearances, phantom-filled houses and modern- day paranormal phenomena. Be sure to visit The Real Mary King's Close.
Mercat House, Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
Telephone 0131 557 6464
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Museums are excellent in Scotland and they won't burn a hole in the pocket. Set in extensive parkland dotted with scultpures, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery shows the famous faces from the 16th century to the present day that shaped Scottish history. The many rebels and royals, poets and philosophers, heroes and villains are all housed here. Artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Dali adorn the walls as well as a bank of Scottish artists including Bellany, Gillies, Peploe, Davie and Redpath. Stunning.
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH2 1JD.
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National Museum of Scotland
It is reputedly known as the finest Scottish building of the twentieth century and the Museum of Scotland nestles in Edinburgh's Old Town. It presents for the first time, the history of Scotland. Its land, its people and their achievements are portrayed through rich national collections.
Fashionistas however can take advantage of the Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon exhibition which runs until March 15th. The acclaimed designer died in 1995 but left a fashion legacy: she pioneered the British design revolution of the 1960s. Her figure-skimming signature style was cherry-picked by glamorous celebrities including Lauren Bacall, Joanna Lumley, Barbra Streisand, Judi Dench and Diana Rigg. Worth a look.
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tel: 0131 247 4422Show on map55.9479 -3.18888
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Edinburgh Castle
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Ghost Tours
Edinburgh is not everything it seems on the surface. It is riddled with underground ...Read more -
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Museums are excellent in Scotland and they won't burn a hole in the pocket. Set ...Read more -
National Museum of Scotland
It is reputedly known as the finest Scottish building of the twentieth century and ...Read more
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