Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland which is interestingly the country of origin of Scottish Whisky. Edinburgh is an outrageously vibrant city with lots of great tourist destinations, breath-taking views, awe-inspiring people and colourful festivities all-year round.
If you are trying to find a small city with great places and activities to spend a quality vacation, Edinburgh is the perfect city to visit. Here are some exciting things to do in Edinburgh.
Shop and dine
Worthy boutiques, luxury brands and fashion stores can never be missed while you are in Edinburgh. They offer you clothes and accessories for your style and preference. One of the best choices is Edinburgh’s Princes Street. This street in Edinburgh gives you a line of stores with varieties of clothes and other merchandise to choose from. Located on its opposite side is a beautiful view of the Old town’s landscape. Another place is the symbol of Edinburgh’s luxury shopping, the Multrees Walk. This shopping walk offers you a number of outstanding fashion labels such as Louis Vuitton, Harvey Nichols and Celine.
For the best food action to delight your taste buds, Edinburgh won’t disappoint. One of the places with top chefs is STEAK, serving the best steaks in the area. If you are craving Middle Eastern delicacies, Pomegranate is the place to dine. This restaurant has unique and interesting dishes to offer. Other restaurants include Mum’s, Aizle, Cafe St Honore, Wings, and more. These are some of the highly recommended places for you to try.
Explore the great outdoors
The city offers beautiful streets and colourful markets, architecture and historical places. If you are planning for outdoor fun and adventure, great things are waiting for you. The Holyrood and Inverleith parks are great spots for strolling and enjoying wonderful views and landscapes. If outdoor sports are your thing, the Meadows is not so far away. Interested in garden strolls? Don’t miss the Royal Botanic Garden with admirable garden landscapes, beautiful bodies of water along with stunning rock formations.
Other nature reserves such as Corstorphine Hill are filled with interestingly wonderful animals such as woodpeckers, owls, badgers and kestrels. Skiing is also a huge deal in Edinburgh. The Midlothian Snowsports Centre showcases a gigantic artificial ski slope.
Nights out
From pleasant, formal evenings to parties and nightlife, Edinburgh has something to offer you. Edinburgh has many theatres to cater to your desires such as the Festival Theatre, Royal Lyceum Theatre and Traverse. These places are just amazing in every single detail. The Queen’s Hall, Jam House, and Usher Hall, on the other hand, will let you get your groove on. These music houses have just the right genres for your jam.
There is a lot more to discover if you opt to visit Edinburgh. It is one of the most underrated cities in the world, but it actually has a lot of wonderful things to offer. You should not miss the chance to see this majestic city in the flesh.
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