Exciting Trip to Edinburgh

One of the most visited cities in the United Kingdom is Edinburgh, which is situated on the south-east part of Scotland and lies on the east coast of Central Belt. Edinburgh has two major areas and they are the Old Town and New Town and is known for its numerous festivals, which attracts millions of tourists including the annual Edinburgh Festival. This event runs for four weeks beginning August and features various festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Hogmanay street party.
If you are searching for medieval architectures and iconic landmarks, then the Old Town is the perfect place to visit. Check out the large squares where you will see the famous St. Giles’ Cathedral, Law Courts Royal Museum, McEwan Hall and Surgeon’s Hall as well as numerous markets, restaurants, shops and cafes.
Since the Old Town gets too crowded sometimes because of the increasing number of tourists, there is another place worth checking out and that is the New Town. The main street of this 18th century town is the George Street, which connects Charlotte Square and St Andrew Square. The perfect place to shop in New Town is at Princes Street while The Mound features the Royal Scottish Academy Building and the National Gallery of Scotland.
Lovers of fine art would surely enjoy museum hopping at the numerous museums and libraries in Edinburgh including the Museum of Scotland, National Library of Scotland, Museum of Edinburg, Royal Society of Edinburgh and National War Museum.
Dining and shopping are essential when travelling to a new place and Edinburgh has numerous restaurants, clubs, pubs and shops to offer located at the Grassmarket in Lothian Road and the streets surrounding this area. If you are looking for a more up market shops and clubs, then head down to George Street, Stockbridge and Leith waterfront.
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