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Apex International Hotel
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#72 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Fun, friendly pub named after Robert Luis Stevenson's famous story.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 7, 2009 "Want to fall through the rabbit hole?"
- Jan 2, 2008 "Fun pub"
- May 19, 2004 "The Most Exciting Pub in Edinburgh"
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#73 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Historic neighborhood lined with monuments dating back to the Enlightenment.
Attraction type: Geological formation; Lookout
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- Sep 29, 2009 "Waste of time"
- Sep 23, 2009 "Intresting monuments with panaromic views"
- Jun 7, 2006 "Great views of the city!"
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#74 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Spa
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- May 14, 2008 "Review of the Spa"
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#75 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Mar 20, 2008 "great venue"
The largest and most technologically up-to-date theater in the United Kingdom: contains the Lyreic Theatre, the Variety Palace and an Opera House.
Attraction type: Theater
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#77 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Scotland's leading tour company offering Day Tours of the Scottish Highlands. Passionate Local Guides, Guaranteed Departures All Year Round, Quality Vehicles and Great Prices.
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#78 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- May 30, 2009 "An interesting art venue in the Old Town"
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#79 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
The Museum on the Mound's is a small museum associated with the Bank of Scotland traces the history of banking and money in Scotland with interesting side trips into crime, forgery, and building...
Attraction type: Museum
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- May 24, 2009 "Worth a visit on your way up or down the Mound"
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#80 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
This massive rock towering over Edinburgh is the setting for Edinburgh Castle and serves as one of the most defining symbols of Scottish history.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Geological formation; Landmark/point of interest
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- Dec 10, 2007 "Best hostel ever"
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#81 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Other; Tour
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- Dec 31, 2007 "A great Ghost Walk in Queensferry near Edinburgh"
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#82 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Nov 18, 2009 "Brilliant best tour in Edinburgh"
- Nov 17, 2009 "Rubbish......time better spent in the pub"
- Nov 17, 2009 "Absolutely Terrying - The fact that we had to pay for this tour!!!"
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#83 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Mar 8, 2008 "Wonderful tour but beware the website"
- Oct 19, 2006 "Education and entertainment in one"
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#84 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Traditional bar in a prime location, on the historic Royal Mile, at the corner of the Lawnmarket and The Mound. Food is served throughout the day in the bar and also in the first floor restaurant...
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- May 26, 2009 "Don't bother!"
- Apr 8, 2009 "Tourist Trap"
- Feb 4, 2009 "Great Pub!"
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#85 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Oct 14, 2009 "Great Loch Ness tour"
- Aug 5, 2009 "Don't waste your precious holiday time and money"
- Feb 20, 2009 "Incredibly Knowledgable Guide!"
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#86 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Sep 27, 2009 "Not worth the $"
- Dec 19, 2008 "Great city sights - not cheap though"
- Oct 27, 2007 "Four tourist buses"
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#87 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
This popular zoo is 80 acres and houses more than 1,600 animals, many from threatened wildlife species.
Attraction type: Zoo
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- Dec 4, 2009 "The very BEST zoo experience EVER!!!"
- Sep 10, 2009 "Try not to have high expectations"
- Sep 9, 2009 "A Great Day Out"
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#88 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
A small, three-screened theater playing Scotland's most innovative independent films.
Attraction type: Movie theater
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- Jun 23, 2007 "a jewel"
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#89 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Sep 1, 2009 "great venue.....wicked night out"
- Dec 11, 2008 "Jamhouse (Edinburgh)"
This historic building is known as "Scotland's finest stately home."
Attraction type: Historic home
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