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The Palace of Holyroodhouse is situated at the lower end of Royal Mile. It has been the Royal residence since the 1300s.
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Situated on the east end of the Princes Street, the Calton Hill in Edinburgh is included in the city's UNESCO world heritage site. The National Monument of Scotland is situated on the Calton Hill.
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One of the seven hills in Edinburgh, the Arthur's Seat looms over the city and offers a wide range of views. One can get a good view of the Edinburgh Castle, Old town as well as the New Town.
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Home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, the Edinburgh castle is a magnificent fortress located on the highest point of the city of Edinburgh. It has continuously been in use for over 1000 years.
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This monument was named after Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832. The Scott monument is a Victorian Gothic monument named after Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the largest monument in the world that has been dedicated to any author. It stands on the Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. The tower is 200 feet 6 inches high and has 287 steps to reach the top. Excluding Scott, there are statues of various author authors and writers beside this monument.
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Most of Scotland's finest artwork is stored in the National Gallery of Scotland. It also carries out several seasonal exhibitions.
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Formed by Act of Parliament in 1985, the National Museums Scotland amalgamated into the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Museum.
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The St. Giles Cathedral is located in the old town and is the historic city church of Edinburgh. It is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh.
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The ruins of this castle is a major tourist attraction in Edinburgh. It is located just after the Holyrood Park, almost 5km from the centre of the city.
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Discover museums, shops and restaurants while you stroll through the Royal Mile, a series of streets in the old town of Edinburgh. Known as the historic heart of Edinburgh the Mile’s length measures approximately 1.81 km nearly 1 Scots mile long. Located within a World Heritage Site it is a most lively and frequently visited place in Edinburgh, Scotland. With many superb attractions to look out for at Royal Mile’s like Scottish Parliament, Royal houses, eateries and pubs, the street is a must visit for any tourist.
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places to visit in Edinburgh
Experience mighty mountains to the scenic landscapes of city at Holyrood Park located in Edinburgh. The park is associated with years of interesting history and archaeology that spans over thousands of years. Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano situated at this esplanade is considered as the major peak of this dramatic hills range of Holyrood Park.