Edinburgh for Everybody!

You couldn't come to the city without visitng our gorgeous Castle. Steeped in history, perching on top of a hill giving outstanding views. Guided tours are avaliable or you can meander round at your own pace. Make sure you are there at 1pm to see the 1o'clock gun being fired. All the tourists jump and the locals check their watch! There are indoor areas to visit - one of the most special areas being the Scottish Crown Jewels and The Stone of Destiny. You may be lucky enough to see a Scottish Wedding being held here too. We got married here and the presence of the visitors made it all the more special. Start your visit early in the morning to avoid queues and to make the most of the Castle. Following your visit you can walk down the Royal Mile and finish up at Hollyrood Palace - or you can take the bus if your feet are tired!

The famous street lined with shops on one side and the beautiful gardens on the other. Spend a day walking around the shops and the gardens. Must go to Jenners - the Harrods of Edinburgh. Nip up a street onto George Street and visit some of the designer shops and stop in one of the trendy bars or restraunts for lunch/dinner. At the far end of Princes Street you will find Harvey Nichols for the most designer shopping and a fabulous restraunt at the top.

This is a great trip for both adults and children. Save it for a rainy day as it is all based inside. This takes you back millions of years and shows you how the earth has evolved. Experience a volcanic eruption, an iceberg and a rainforest. There is a cafe or you can take your own food. Of course there is a gift shop and a small soft play are for children.

This is a fabulous museum to wander round and see many different exhibits. Spend as little or as long as you like. Walk a bit further down the road and you will see the famous statue of Greyfriars Bobby.

Edinburgh is a great base to explore the rest of Scotland. Take a tript through to Stirling to see Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument and Bannockburn. Visit the highlands to go Nessie spotting and see the bridge and train that was used in the Harry Potter movies. Also visit Glasgow for more shopping and museums.