The Capital City of Scotland, Edinburgh, is a popular destination for visitors from all over the world; the city steeped in a long and bloody history is contrasted by the lively and modernday city that it is today, making it the perfect getaway for everyone in the family.

Edinburgh the home of Edinburgh Castle built at the end of the 10th century and home to the ultra modern Scottish Parliament which opened its doors for the first time in October 2004.

Take a stroll down The Royal Mile or pay a visit to Edinburgh Zoo, visit the famous Road and Rail bridges over the River Forth or just chill out and have a fun day out shopping, depending on the time of year you could also take part or be one of the audience in the Edinburgh Festival or the Fringe as it is better known, which runs from the 8th-31st of August. or the Edinburgh Millitary Tattoo which runs from the 7th-29th of August.

The most popular attraction by far in Edinburgh is the castle, but there are many other historical sites dotted all over the city to keep every history buff satisfied for a lifetime.

St. Giles Cathedral

Mary Kings Close

Gladstone's Land

Museum of Childhood

John Knox's House

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre

The Peoples Story

Huntley House Museum

Palace of Holyrood

National Gallery Of Scotland

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Scottish Tartans Museum

Scott Monument

Royal Museum

Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Mile

Follow in the infamous footsteps of Burke and Hare the serial killers and body snatchers, or visit the grave of Greyfriars Bobby the dog who was loyal to his master even after his death.

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Although the historical tour of Edinburgh is fascinating,there are many sites all around the city that are a bit more modern and up to date, The Scottish Parliament building, is a perfect example of Edinburghs blending of the old and the new, a post modern buildiing completed in 2004.

No visit to Edinburgh would be complete without taking a visit to Edinburgh Zoo and if you plan to come over to see us in August you will have an extra special vacation with memories to last you for the rest of your life as the city is overrun by performers from all over the world taking part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or the Fringe as it is better known, of course August is also the time of year where military forces from all over the world get together to perform at the castle in the Edinburgh Millitary Tattoo which is a spectacular event that gets better and better with every passing year.

Our Dynamic Earth is a favorite for the kids it isn't just fun for the children but they can learn about the earths history and gives them a peek into the future.

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Sports fans will love Edinburgh, it is the Home of Hibs (Hibernians) and Hearts (Hearts of Midlotian) football teams and it is the home of Scotlands National Rugby Football Stadium Murrayfield, if athletics is your game them The Meadowbank Stadium is a must see.

The Famous Forth road and Forth rail bridges, are always popular with visitors and of course no one wants to miss out on shopping when on vacation and the Historic Princess street is a hot bed for shopping whether looking for everyday items or traditional scottish items to take home as souvineers.

Edinburgh is a vibrant historical city and there is no better place in the world to celebrate the New Year, Live bands, street parties, dancing singing and fireworks all make Edinburgh the Greatest place on earth as the cannon is fired from the castle on the stroke of midnight to celebrate the birth of a new year.

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