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Self-explanatory pictures of the sights

St Giles Cathedral


Edinburgh Dungeon
No photos allowed inside so only picture of the entrance.
Would say this is not worth it, it's pretty much a man-made sight, not as good as it claims.

Entrance Fees Adult: £8.95 Child: £6.95 Concessions: £7.95


Royal Mile


It's a long street of shops where you can see more traditional looking shops, souvenirs, and shops selling kilts. For more info on royal mile, see here

Next:

Calton Hill

A couple of stairs, slopes and you get quite a good view of the city.. There are also interesting monuments up there like below:





Views from Calton Hill

Would somebody know whether there's a proper name?

Would recommend this, this is probably not as challenging as going up to Arthur's seat as there's a proper path and a good enough view minus the aching... : )

Palace of Holyrood House



The official residence in Scotland of the Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. It is steps from the Scottish Parliament and sits at the edge of Holyrood Park. Before we reach the gates, we saw an interesting small "building" at the side of the road and it used to be Queen Mary Anne's bathhouse! how interesting.. hehehe




The palace is grand but a tad gloomy and dark. Again, no photos allowed in the rooms, i wonder if it's to preserve the furnitures and precious paintings from flashes??

This part of the palace features the remains of its original facade, an abbey. Feels rather serene

Admission prices

Palace of Holyroodhouse
(includes an audio tour)

Adult 9.80
Over 60/Student (with valid ID) 8.80
Under 17 5.80
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) 25.40

Joint Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queen's Gallery

Adult 13.00
Over 60/Student (with valid ID) 11.50
Under 17 7.50
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) 33.50

Princes Street

The shopping street of edinburgh, you will see Topshop, H&M, Marks & Spencers and lots more shop... They close rather early at about 6pm except thurs which is until 8pm??

Night views




I wish i could have stayed a few more days and go further out to places like Inverness or Loch ness, or some highlands. Never mind, i shall be back one day!