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The City of Edinburgh Council - Tourism __ You will find museums and galleries, heritage sites, parks and recreation and more at this official City of Edinburgh tourism website. - illustrated - From City of Edinburgh - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/Tourism
Edinburgh Castle __ "Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site." History, tourist information and more. - illustrated - From historic-scotland.gov.uk - http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail?propertyID=PL_121
Edinburgh Festivals - official online listings for every Edinburgh ... __ "...official online listings for every Edinburgh Festival - Edinburgh's Hogmanay, Edinburgh International Science Festival, Bank of Scotland Children's International Theatre Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival, Starbucks Edinburgh Jazz " and many more - illustrated - From edinburghfestivals.co.uk - http://www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk/
Edinburgh Introduction __ "Edinburgh (pronounced edin-burra) has been called one of Europe's fairest cities, the Athens of the North, and the gateway to central Scotland." A comprehensive guide. - illustrated - From frommers.com - http://www.frommers.com/destinations/edinburgh/0050010001.html
Edinburgh and Lothians Tourist Board __ "With a wealth of world class museums
and galleries, exciting theatre and top-class shopping, not to mention the
breathtaking golden scenery of the Lothians, you can plan your perfect Autumn
break." Find out why you should. - illustrated - From edinburgh.org -
http://www.edinburgh.org/
Edinburgh Tourism - Edinburgh Vacation Reviews - Edinburgh ... __ You will find articles, resources and reviews. "Scotland's capital and second-largest city, Edinburgh's dramatic windswept hills make it a site to behold. Edinburgh is known for its arts festivals and Hogmanay celebrations, where hundreds of thousands of people come to ring in the New Year." - illustrated - From tripadvisor.com - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g186525-Edinburgh_Scotland-Vacations.html
Edinburgh Tourism : Introduction to Edinburgh, United Kingdom ... __ Find just about all you will need to plan a business trip or vacation in Edinburgh, Scotland. - From Yahoo.com - http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-801427-edinburgh_edinburgh-i
Edinburgh Tourist Information, Edinburgh Tourist information ... __ Tourist information, mostly about Edinburgh Castle, but some other tidbits as well. - illustrated - From edinburghcastle.biz - http://www.edinburghcastle.biz/highlights.html
Edinburgh Travel Guide __ A excellent guide as only Fodors can do it.
"Scotland's capital captivates many people at first sight, with Edinburgh Castle
looming from the crags of an ancient volcano, and Georgian and Victorian
architecture forming a skyline that looks locked in the past. But this is a
modern, cosmopolitan city, and the new Scottish Parliament Building says so loud
and clear." - illustrated - From fodors.com -
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=edinburgh@61
Edinburgh Travel Guide __ "The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, is one of the
world's greatest cities. The extraordinary architectural heritage and historical
magnificence of Edinburgh soon charm the visitor. Edinburgh is a center of
culture and one of Europe's most handsome cities." This and much more. -
illustrated - From world66.com -
http://www.world66.com/europe/unitedkingdom/scotland/edinburgh
Edinburgh Travel Information __ "Edinburgh is unique among Scotland's cities. Tourism, its proximity to England, and its multicultural population set it apart. There's up-to-the-nanosecond dance clubs in 15th-century buildings and firebreathers outside Georgian mansions: this is a place that knows how to blend ancient and modern." - illustrated - From lonelyplanet.com - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/scotland/edinburgh/
National Galleries of Scotland __ "The National Galleries of Scotland have five magnificent buildings in Edinburgh, each home to special exhibitions and different parts of Scotland’s national collection of fine art. The collections are amongst the best in the world, free to the public, open daily. View collection highlights and shop online. 2006 brings an amazing line-up of shows: Visit the Van Gogh and Britain: Pioneer Collectors and understand why he is one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Discover the secret paintings of Adam Elsheimer in Devil in the Detail. Come alive with the life like sculptures of Ron Mueck. Follow the fifty year photojournalist career of Harry Benson in Being There. Be inspired by Thoroughly Modern Women, Visiting Picasso, Fizzers, Stranger than Life Caricature, Felicitas Volger, The Face of Craft and Portrait Miniatures. The exhibitions and collections are accompanied by a great range of ways to get involved, including educational activities and events for visitors of all ages and abilities." I guess that pretty much covers things. - illustrated - From natgalscot.ac.uk - http://www.natgalscot.ac.uk/index.asp?centre=html/2-galleries/2-indGalleryFS.asp?gallery=1-a
The Palace of Holyroodhouse __ "Introduction to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen's official residence in Scotland." - illustrated - From royal.gov.uk - http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page559.asp
St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh __ "St Giles' Cathedral is the historic City
Church of Edinburgh with its famed crown spire on the Royal Mile between
Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also known as the High Kirk of
Edinburgh, it is Presbyterianism's Mother Church and contains the Chapel of the
Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the
Queen)." - illustrated - From
http://www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/
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