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 Extinct volcano |
Salisbury Crags Holyrood Park Edinburgh EH16 United Kingdom |
Visit Edinburgh's volcano and walk over its lava flows—there is no danger as its been extinct for 350 million years. The name may refer to 6th century Arthur of Strathclyde or be a derivative of the Gaelic ard-na-said, meaning height of arms. The highest point in Holyrood Park at 822 feet, on a clear day you can see for 100km from the mound across Edinburgh city, along the coast to East Lothian and out to the Forth to Fife. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bugs, beasties and beautiful butterflies |
Gilmerton Road Lasswade, Midlothian Edinburgh EH18 1AZ United Kingdom +44 131 663 4932 http://www.edinburgh-butterfly... |
This is a fantastic place for the kids and more fun for adults than you might expect. Wandering through the various differently landscaped areas, you can actually walk amongst hundreds of gorgeous, exotic butterflies which flutter around you. There are handling sessions at 12pm and 3pm every day. Take the chance to peer at all kinds of tiny beasts, from lizards to scorpions and amazing leaf-cutter ants. There are regular sessions where you can handle some of these creatures, including stick insects and snakes, and there's a gift shop on site, offering lots of butterfly and insect-related things. The Bird of Prey Centre is on the same site. Admission: adults £4.25; children & concs £3.25; family (2 adults & 2 children) £13. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Where Greyfriar's Bobby kept his vigil |
Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ United Kingdom +44 131 226 5429 http://www.greyfriarskirk.com/ |
The kirkyard, dedicated on Christmas Day 1620, stands on the site of a 15th century Franciscan Friary. It has a fine collection of 17th century Scottish monuments and a rich musical tradition. You can also view the National Covenant, adopted and signed here in 1638. There are many fascinating tales and ghost stories connected with this historic church. 1,400 covenanters were imprisoned in the kirkyard in 1679 for their beliefs, a sorry fact remembered by the martyrs' monument. Furthermore, there is the famous memorial to Greyfriar's Bobby, the devoted Skye Terrier owned by John Gray, a local police constable. When Gray died in 1858, Bobby loyally sat watch over his master's grave in this kirkyard for 14 years, until he himself died. Services include the only weekly Gaelic worship in this part of the country. Recitals and concerts are also staged throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A natural wilderness in the city |
Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5BT United Kingdom |
Holyrood Park, also known as Queen's Park, is an area of wild natural beauty representing all the features traditionally associated with the Scottish landscape, such as craggy mountains, lochs, fields of heather, glens and marshland. It contains Arthur's Seat (an extinct volcano), Holyroodhouse Palace, and a bird sanctuary. It was a Royal hunting ground in the 12th century and then became a Royal park in the 16th century, but the 650 acre site is now public. Take care because the paths are steep - they form a slightly tricky yet delightful walk and the view from the top always makes the climb worth the effort. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Peaceful National Trust gardens |
Balerno Edinburgh EH14 7AF United Kingdom +44 131 449 2283 http://www.nts.org.uk |
A short drive from Edinburgh is the small town of Balerno and the quiet sanctuary of this three acre, walled garden. Offering a welcoming breath of fresh air away from the bustle of the city centre, it has beautiful, giant 400 year-old yew trees, herbaceous borders and (if you're there in the right season) a multitude of gorgeous roses. Take time to stroll around the extensive woodland and to examine the National Bonsai Collection for Scotland. The splendid 17th century house and its two fine Georgian reception rooms are occasionally open to the public. Admission: is £1 by honesty box, and up to three under 18's can go free if accompanied by an adult. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bustling Shopping District |
Princes Street Edinburgh United Kingdom |
Princes Street has its fair share of quality shops, from the elegance of Jenners, the most traditional of department stores (which has big designer names, good quality restaurants and a fantastic food hall) - to the ubiquitous high street names of Boots, Gap, Debenhams and the House of Fraser. Just south of Princes Street are the Princes Street Gardens with Calton Hill to the east and The National Gallery of Scotland and The Royal Scottish Academy to the west. The famed Hogmanay celebrations are centered in Princes Street Gardens and Princes Street itself. Truly a center for shopping and culture, Princes Street is must see. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A walk in the park |
Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2YJ United Kingdom |
The grounds of Princes Street Gardens stretch to the foot of Castle Rock, to the West End of the city and eastwards to Waverley Station. Dissected by the Mound, which houses the Royal Scottish Academy and the National Gallery of Scotland, they make a wonderful green spot in the valley between the Old and New Town. Permanently saved from commercial development by an Act of Parliament in 1816, the park was completed in 1830 after the Nor' Loch was drained. Today it is a favorite area for a stroll and a verdant short-cut to the Castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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