Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Edinburgh, Scotland!













Edinburgh, Scotland


Edinburgh Castle
Home to the nation's crown jewels!
*last tickets sold 45 minutes before closing


















Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Admission is FREE!



Mercat Tours
-history tours
-ghost tours
Explore the Old Town's haunted history


Royal Mile
Street that leads up to Edinburgh Castle
*nice shopping area


Palace of Holyroodhouse
Working Royal Palace. The Royal Apartments are used by the Queen for State, ceremonial and official entertaining.
*located at the end of The Royal Mile


Deacon Brodie's Tavern
Named after Deacon William Brodie, who inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He was a respected cabinet-maker and a member of the town council. He lived a secret life of crime making copies of all of the keys he manufactured to come back at night with accomplices. He escaped to the Netherlands. He was later caught and arrested. He was found guilty and sentenced to hang on October 1, 1788.










Places to Stay:
Globetrotter Inn (hostel)
46 Marine Dr.
Edinburgh
EH4 5EP
Scotland, UK
Perfect for backpackers, independant travelers and families are also welcome. Lots of amenities and a great water view of the Firth and Forth. Very simple accomodations. Budget friendly! A few of the amenities include:
-supermarket
-24 hour internet cafe
-gym
-tv room
-cinema room
-continental breakfast
-use of kitchen
-bar
-small arcade
*they also provide a shuttle into the city for a small fee
















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