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Edinburgh Castle |
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08/11/00 (23 review reads) |
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Advantages: gorgeous City: gorgeous Castle!
Disadvantages: expensive
Nowhere in the world have I ever heard of a castle surrounded in such an environment of City Centre shops and high population.
Recently Edinburgh was voted the most beautiful City in Europe. Looking at monuments like Edinburgh Castle: you can see why.
From the outside alone it is huge and spectacular. Built on an enormous volcanic rock it is certainly a gorgeous sight when shopping along the High Street (Princes Street) in the top brand shops.
One side of the Street is taken up by household stores like Debenhams and HMV. The other side of the busy traffic way boasts wonderful gardens ansd the citys castle.
What a way to shop.
The Castle is easy to find it can be seen from most points in the city that can see above the buildings. It is located, directly, in the Centre of Edinburgh.
Visiting the Castle itself is a great experience, although, admittedly, a little steep on the old wallet. There are three options at the gate: a guided tour, a tour with headphones or an audio tour, have a look round yourself.
The Castle is steepeed in Historical significance not just for Scotland but the entire UK. This can be seen in the many areas and talks throughout the tour.
Most of the Castle is kept in the same decor and state as it was many years ago. Including the one'o'clock gun which can be heard throughout the City Centre. Some of it is rethought: like the new barracks for the garrison there.
The location of theCastle is ideal for the tourist, as many different museums and exhibitions are within minutes of walking distance. Also at festival time, in Edinburgh, a show, known as the tatoo, welcomes tourists to a military cavalcade shown on a purpose built arena, although this is a little pricey too.
There is plenty of shops on the walk to and from the sight selling souvenirs from stuffed, scotty dogs to tartan kilts. Plenty to make a man look and feel like William Wallace himself.
This sight is a must visit, and the city itself is stunning!
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- 04/12/00 I am glad you enjoyed the castle, it was my first visit to Edinburgh and I thought the entrance fee to the castle was worth the money. |
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- 09/11/00 From a native - The main shopping street is Princes St which runs east - west along the side of the castle. Directly from the castle to Holyrood Palace is the Royal Mile. This is broken into 3 sections. From the castle to the Scottish Parliament at the Church of Scotland is the Lawnmarket. Next is the High St which goes down to the crossroads with the Jeffrey St & St. Mary St (where the Worlds End pub is), and the final part, Canongate to the palace. From someone who DOES come from Edinburgh!!
All that aside, the castle is truly an awesome sight, especially with the firework display marking the end of the festival (usually around the beginning of Sep each year). But, the prices could be a bit easier ;) |
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- 08/11/00 I come from Edinburgh so I know how accurate this opinion was.
The Milk Maid spouts the truth once again, like nobody else could know. |
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