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Visitor's Guide to Edinburgh |
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With this heady
mix of historic grandeur and Euro-modern panache hugged
by countryside and coastline, Edinburgh has so much to
offer visitors and locals alike. The capital, found on the east coast of Scotland, is not only historically fascinating but architecturally beautiful, culturally rich and socially vibrant. Also known as the ‘Athens of the North’ for its uncanny resemblance to the Greek capital, the city is built on seven hills and an extinct volcano, which conjures a striking skyline as the famous castle casts a watchful eye over the city’s inhabitants. The city itself is distinctly split into two opposing forces by the main thoroughfare, Princess Street, with the Old Town to the east and the New town to the north between the castle and the Firth of Forth. The Old Town is home to Edinburgh Castle [map], two palaces and a host of ghosts, while in the New town you’ll find the National Gallery [map] and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. However, both have an historical and cultural richness, which has been recognised by its World Heritage Site status. |
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