Edinburgh Parkgate - City Centre & Local Area Overview
Edinburgh is the most beautiful small city benefiting from centuries of often dramatic history. From the medieval Old Town to the New Town of the Scottish Enlightenment you can walk in the steps of Mary Queen of Scots or Adam Smith, William Wallace or David Hume and soak up the wonderful atmosphere.
There are tourist attractions to suit all tastes, the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored here, the Castle and Palace of Holyrood House all give glimpses into this countries royal, political and military past. The Scottish Parliament building gives a glimpse into the future. If after sightseeing you need a little green space and solitude walk into the Queens Park and feed the swans on one of the 3 lochs, have drink at the Sheep's Heid, reported to be the oldest pub in Scotland and wander round Duddingston Kirk or climb Calton Hill and watch the sun set over the Forth Estuary and the Fife coast.
Edinburgh is also a vibrant modern city with more restaurants and bars than any other UK city outside London and some of the best shopping in the country.
The Edinburgh Festival is the greatest cultural event in the UK. Held every year in August the city plays host to performers and visitors from all over the world.
Edinburgh has something for everyone and if you want to see a little more of Scotland then some of best golf courses in the UK are within easy reach, walking in the Pentland Hills, visiting the beautiful villages of East Lothian or the East Neuk of Fife are all within an hours drive.
