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Attraction type: Castle
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- Mar 29, 2008 "Great Views, bit pricey"
- Mar 26, 2008 "Nice, but very "commercial""
- Mar 16, 2008 "Must-See!"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- Mar 25, 2008 "Nice escape from city"
- Feb 18, 2008 "Rabbies Tour of Scotland"
- Dec 21, 2007 "Great way to see some of Scotlands beautiful countryside"
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Museum delineating the history and culture of Scotland from the Stone Age to the present.
Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Natural history museum
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- Apr 27, 2007 "2 great museums"
- Oct 23, 2006 "brilliant and free!"
- Nov 29, 2005 "Didn't have enough time"
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Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jun 30, 2007 "Good food, excellent service"
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A unique image of Edinburgh is displayed on the fascinating Camera Obscura. On the way to the main attraction you will experience a number of visual treats, including stunning views of the city from...
Attraction type: Lookout
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- Mar 16, 2008 "Fun, Fun, Fun!"
- Jul 20, 2007 "Great outing for a rainy day"
- Apr 10, 2007 "Lots of Fun"
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One of the world's most famous ships in British maritime history can now be boarded for tours.
Attraction type: Ship; Historic site; Tourist/visitor center; Tour
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- Mar 16, 2008 "Amazing!"
- Jan 21, 2008 "Waste of TIme"
- Aug 15, 2007 "First Class"
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70 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and flowers: a perfect outing for a sunny afternoon.
Attraction type: Garden
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- Jan 21, 2008 "Wonderful place"
- Jun 14, 2005 "Cheap and Very Cheerfull"
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Attraction type: Art museum
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- Aug 1, 2005 "Small, but impressive"
- May 5, 2005 "Magnificent collection"
- Oct 9, 2004 "Great paintings, great size, great food"
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A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Attraction type: Monument
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- Nov 12, 2006 "challenging fun, not for everyone"
- Apr 24, 2006 "Have to see!!"
- Jan 30, 2004 "no toilets"
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Stretch of road connecting Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, the Queen's residence in Scotland.
Attraction type: Street; Scenic/historic walking area; Historic walking area
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- Sep 27, 2007 "Auld Street"
- May 24, 2005 "Loved Everything"
- Feb 27, 2004 "Nice old world"
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Attraction type: Art gallery; Tour
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- Apr 30, 2008 "A wander on Edinburgh's Dark Side"
- Mar 8, 2008 "ghosts and ghouls"
- Aug 22, 2007 "The Vaults Tour"
A traditionally styled 3 tier theatre with over 3000 seats, offering a broad range of shows ranging from visiting West End performances, dance, musicals, comedians to events staged by local theatre...
Attraction type: Theater
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Attraction type: Spa
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- Nov 27, 2007 "Best Spa in Edinburgh"
- Jun 12, 2007 "great day out"
- Apr 14, 2006 "Far from the best"
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The Newtown Bar has now had a mjor facelift and been renamed as Bar Twist. For 14 years the Newtown catered to the slightly more mature members of the Edinburgh gay "scene" but this has changed with...
Attraction type: Gay bar
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- Nov 24, 2007 "Update"
- Sep 7, 2007 "My place for a fun night out"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- Feb 9, 2008 "Great tour but didn't like the end"
- Nov 29, 2007 "reasonable but too busy"
- Nov 26, 2007 "after tour phenonemon!!!!"
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Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Mar 20, 2008 "great venue"
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- Jan 21, 2008 "Best Beer garden In Edinburgh"
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This museum houses a fine collection of art deco and art nouveau.
Attraction type: Natural history museum; Art museum; Science museum
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- Mar 13, 2008 "Unexpected and Interesting!"
- May 30, 2005 "Well worth a visit"
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A majestic 13th-century castle best known for its wide-open medieval halls.
Attraction type: Castle
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- Feb 8, 2008 "Magnifico castillo escocés"
Historical church famous for its cemetery where Bobby, a loyal terrier, kept watch over his master's grave for 14 years.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest; Cemetery; Architectural building; Old jail
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