Edinburgh

EdinburghThe city of Edinburgh in Scotland is one of the UK’s most popular hotspots for a weekend break. Edinburgh boasts an array of attractions as well as a great modern centre and plenty of cool places to shop and eat at your leisure.

Edinburgh is important for Scotland as it is the capital and this is evident with what is has to offer visitors. The most famous attraction is Edinburgh Castle but there are also some fabulous museums, churches and art galleries too.

If you enjoy visiting places which elegantly combine a mix of old and new then the city of Edinburgh is perfect. Many of the city’s old buildings have stunning architecture from the medieval, Victorian and Georgian periods.

The city of Edinburgh also has a thriving university which give the city its lease of life. There are plenty of good nightclubs, bars, pubs and restaurants too. In the city you can expect to find some traditional style pubs serving traditional ales and modern bars which cater for the younger crowds.

There are also plenty of places for shopping in the city. You can expect to find some chic boutiques as well as all the normal high street stores. In Edinburgh there is also plenty of places to stay which includes hotels, B&B’s, guest houses and some small hostels as well.