Edinburgh City Breaks
Edinburgh - Spectacular Views From Arthurs Seat To The Firth Of Forth
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is the countries second largest city. It is situated on the southern shores of the Firth of the Forth and is considered to be one of Europe’s most dramatic cities. Built on top and around an ancient volcano, Edinburgh is a vibrant cosmopolitan city and is regularly voted the most desirable place to live in the UK. The city has many examples of Medieval and Georgian architecture and indeed in 1995 the Old and New Town were designated UNESCO World Heritage sites.
There are numerous attractions in this fine city, possibly the most famous being Edinburgh Castle, which sits proudly at the top of an extinct volcanic crag, with the tail of the Old Town sweeping down towards Princes Street Gardens, which divides the Old and New Towns. Edinburgh City Breaks give you the chance to experience the largest performing arts festival in the world the “Edinburgh Festival” and also the Edinburgh Tattoo (a military tattoo held in the magnificent grounds of the castle), the city also has a fantastic Hogmanay Festival at the end of the year. Other things to do in Edinburgh include visits to the National Gallery of Scotland, the new Scottish Parliament Building, or the National Monument (which sits on Calton Hill). Arthurs Seat is another fantastic vantage point giving spectacular views of the city.
From "Auld Reekie" To The " Athens Of The North"
This famous city was once cheekily named “Auld Reekie” but is now affectionately known as the “Athens of the North”. Edinburgh Weekend Breaks have become increasingly popular for hen and stag nights plus a visit to Princes Street to explore the wonderful opportunities for shopping. There is a fantastic, vibrant nightlife with bars, restaurants and nightclubs to suit all tastes. Edinburgh Hotels range from Luxury to cheap value for money accommodations most within easy reach of the city centre. The city is served by Edinburgh International Airport which lies approximately 13 km west of the city. The Airport is a hub for low cost cheap flight airlines offering cheap Flights to Edinburgh, this being one of the reasons this fantastic city has become a hugely popular choice for a city break. Edinburgh Flights are available from most UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!
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