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Edinburgh, Scotland
EDINBURGH: a city of historic architecture and countless festivals (PhotoDisc)
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Edinburgh Family Travel Tips

By Alistair Wearmouth

  • Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile.
  • See the city and surrounding countryside from the top of Arthur's Seat, an 822-foot-high extinct volcano.
  • Visit during summertime's festival season to see everything from marching military bands to hip hop-scored break dancing.
  • Go underground to tour the haunted passageways of Edinburgh's buried past.
  • Make a brass rubbing of famous tombstones, including Shakespeare's!
  • Travel way back in time to Earth's geological beginnings at Our Dynamic Earth.

Family Overview: Edinburgh, Scotland

By Alistair Wearmouth
Edinburgh's two nicknames, "Athens of the North" and "Auld Reekie" (literally, Old Stinky, testament to the city's smog- and poverty-filled past), provide the perfect clues as to what's in store for younger travelers to the Scottish capital. The high-brow travel heavyweights of architecture, history, and culture sit in the one corner; in the other, the macabre, gruesome, and plain weird will no doubt spark the imaginations of your kids. The good news, though, is that all this—and more—is packed into one compact and fascinating family destination. Read More

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Hotels

Rocco Forte Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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5.0

CALEDONIAN HILTON HOTEL

PRINCESS STREET
EDINBURGH Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

1 Festival Square
Edinburgh EH3 9SR Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Our Dynamic Earth

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Holyrood Rd
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Under a futuristic tent-like canopy near the new Scottish Parliament, Our Dynamic Earth... Read More

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The Real Mary King's Close

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High St
2 Warriston Close
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Beneath the City Chambers on the Royal Mile lies a warren of hidden streets where people lived... Read More

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Holyrood Park

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Holyrood Park Road
City of Edinburgh EH16 5BT United Kingdom

Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Edinburgh

Distance (mi.)
Edinburgh Airport 5.8 map
Glasgow International Airport 41.0 map
Newcastle Airport 86.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Edinburgh

Distance (mi.)
St Andrews Leuchars Airport 31.6 map
Glasgow Prestwick Airport 62.2 map
Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport 100.6 map

Edinburgh Vacation Rentals

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Drumfin

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Free Parking, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, TV, VCR
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The Mid House

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, VCR
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from: $110

Alba Executive Coach House

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Blender, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Private Parking, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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