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EDINBURGH
Edinburgh is a magical place where the cool breeze from the southern shores of Firth of Forth caresses you with a gentle tune of bagpipe. This capital city of Scotland is your gateway to rich Gaelic tradition. The historical and geographical diversity of Edinburgh creates an awesome atmosphere that easily grips any newcomer to the city. It is often referred to as the ‘Athens of North’ due to the similarity with between the topography and the establishment of the Old Town and New Town heritage in both the cities.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh is believed to be the best bait for the backpackers. They can board in to cheap yet comfortable hostels and bed and breakfasts and take a trail to the top of Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano. It attracts millions of tourists all round the year who jostle to get a divine all-round view of Edinburgh from here. The colourful shopping paradise of Princes Street, medieval remains of Old Town and the seaside tourism resort of Portobello provides a strong character of fusion to Edinburgh. Various forms of accommodations and hotels have come up where you can rest your fatigued muscles. Due to these dreamy and brooding sequences with an old world charm, the city is locally addressed as the ‘Old Smoky’.
Edinburgh Castle
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The University of Edinburgh is the hot seat of world-class education and international research. Many residents of this city earn by giving their houses and apartments for rent to the large group foreign students of this city. One aspect that will never miss the eye of a visitor to Edinburgh is its impromptu music sessions. The annual Edinburgh Festival serves as an international platform for performing arts and every year gives birth to new talent. The glass-blowing displays at factory shops and a tour to the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre are highly regarded attractions of this city.
St. Giles Cathedral
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The Royal Mile
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