Edinburgh Castle Hard of Mountain Scotland, one of the most underestimated tourists of European cities, in my opinion. At least his tourist glory is not so loud as Prague, London, Vienna or Paris. And it is in vain, very in vain. The city is really very beautiful, has a richest history and a large number of attractions.
As usual, starting your hike in the city stands with those places that are symbols of the city, and if in Paris it is the Eiffel Tower, in London Big Ben, then in Edinburgh this role is performed by Hotel Balmoal, named so in honor of the famous fortress, which for a long time There was a residence of the royal clan of Scotland, and now the symbol of the national struggle of the potsents for independence. The hotel is located in the center of the historic part of the city, so uniquely it is worth accepting this place for the starting point of the excursion.
Go further and here it! Famous Royal Mile Street. This is something like the Moscow Tverskaya Street, which leads to the Kremlin with us, and in Edinburgh, she leads to the castle Holudhouse, built in times of Mary Stewart, and now being the main residence of Elizabeth in Scotland.
Those who were in Edinburgh and did not see the monument to Waltera Scott, it would be possible to say that they did not see the city. Yes Yes! I foresee the objection that they say a monument to the writer, albeit the author about the aivergo, whom we read to the holes in childhood, but this is just a writer, what to watch there? And see what! The 60-meter monument, which seems to resemble the church built in the style of early gothic, is really impressive. Figure writer and his beloved dog surround stone characters from his works. By the way, the monument can be climbed and excellent views of the capital of Scotland open from the height. Access to visiting in the summer season is open from 10 to 20 hours.
What does everything comes to mind when you say Scotland? Right! Scotch whiskey, and that is why it is mandatory to go to the Scottish Whiskey Museum (Center), which is located at the above-mentioned Royal Mile Street. Having bought a tour and visiting this museum, you will see the largest collection of this noble drink in the world, the guides will tell the story of the origin and development of production, they will show the process of production "live", and they will also be given to taste the special types of whiskey. There you can also buy this drink with a good discount.
Museums and galleries in Edinburgh a lot and each of them is worthy of a separate description, but it is better not to read, but to watch. But in order to look comfortably and inexpensive, it is worth buying the so-called Edinburgh Pass. This ticket allows not only to move around the city for free, but also reveals the right to visit more than 25 museums and sign places and besides everything, the city guide is attached to it. The cost of this ticket differs depending on how much days you purchase it, and you can buy it at the information kiosks, which is at the airport, at the station and in the city.