Attractions
The city of Edinburgh is often voted by its residents
as' the best place to live in Britain'. Dramatic contours, long surviving
buildings, breathtaking views, green hills, wide water and a manageable
sized city centre have encouraged a truly cosmopolitan population that
has produced a diverse cultural identity. The city is a thrilling place!
Culminating in August's festival it offers year-round, sophisticated entertainment
in hundreds of small performance venues. The castle, King Arthur's seat
and a labyrinth of tunnels and dungeons provide similar excitement for
history buffs whilst those simply looking for a place to shop in fine
style will not be disappointed either. There is a constant, inexplicable
air of romance within this ancient city that entices visitors to return
to this beautiful place time and again.
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2YT
Tel: +44 181 6688800
Evolved from an Iron Age fort, the
castle contains within its walls St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building
in Edinburgh and the state rooms where James VI was born. There are extraordinary
views over the city from three directions.
Open daily 9.30 am until 5.15 pm.
Canongate, Edinburgh
Tel: +44 131 5561096
This is the official Scottish residence
of the British royal family. 650 acres of parks, gardens and wilderness
make up the Queen's Gardens in the heart of the city. State chambers are
open to the public when the royal family are not in residence.
Open for tours only from April until October 9:30 am - 5:15 pm. November
to March 9:30 am - 3:45 pm. Closed June until mid-February.
High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
Tel: +44 131 5562647
Exhibition of the life and times of this intrepid religious
reformer. The adjoining Netherbow Arts Centre offers interesting multimedia
arts exhibitions.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.
George VI Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW
Tel: +44 131 2264531
Admission Free
Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Tel: +44 131 5527171
Offering a delightful escape from city life, the gardens
are spread over seventy acres in wonderful landscaped hot houses.
Admission Free
Open: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - dusk. Sunday 11:00 am - dusk.
354 Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1
2YT
Tel: +44 131 2000441
Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Tel: +44 131 5564710 Admission Free
142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DD
Tel: +44 131 5294143
Presents Edinburgh's history with an exhibition of paintings,
photographs and artefacts.Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Admission free.
The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 2EL
Tel: +44 131 5568921
One of the best small collections of paintings in Europe.
Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt and El Greco are among the artists
on display.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sunday 2:00
pm - 5:00 pm.
Admission Free
74 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR
Tel: +44 131 5568921
Matisse and Picasso are among the artists presented here
together with important examples of twentieth-century movements including
Cubism and Pop Art. There are several sculptures by Moore and Epstein
amongst others.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.. Sunday 2: 00 pm - 5:00pm.
Admission Free
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Tel: +44 131 5568921
Portraits of prominent Scots throughout the centuries and
a photographic chronology from the beginning of the art form to the present
day.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sunday 2: 00 pm - 5:00pm.
Admission Free
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Tel: +44 131 2257534
Huge collections of decorative arts,
geology, natural history and science collections, exhibited under a spectacular
iron and glass structure.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sunday noon - 5:00 pm.
21 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BL
Tel: +44 131 2264001
Runs each summer starting in mid-August. The world's largest
arts' jamboree.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra (city map)
Queens Hall, Clerk Street, Edinburgh
Tel: +44 131 6677776
Monday to Saturday Box Office: 10:00
am - 5:00 pm
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