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The city of Edinburgh is often voted 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, 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.
Edinburgh Attractions
Edinburgh Castle
Castle Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Tel: +44 131 225 9846
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Foot of Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DX
Tel: +44 131 556 1096
John Knox House
43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
Tel: +44 131 556 2647 | Fax: +44 131 557 5224
National Library of Scotland
George VI Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW
Tel: +44 131 226 4531 | Fax: +44 131 622 4803
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
354 Castle Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2YT
Tel: +44 131 200 0441
The Carson Clark Gallery
181-183 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN
Tel / Fax: +44 131 556 4710
The Museum of Edinburgh
Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD
Tel: +44 131 529 4143 | Fax: +44 131 557 3346
National Gallery of Scotland
The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL
Tel: +44 131 624 6200 | Fax: +44 131 623 7126
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR
Tel: +44 131 624 6200 | Fax: +44 131 623 7126
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Tel: +44 131 624 6200 | Fax: +44 131 623 7126
Royal Museum
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Tel: +44 131 247 4219 | Fax: +44 131 220 4819
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
4 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB
Tel: +44 131 557 6800 | Fax: +44 131 557 6933
