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Edinburgh
Situation: Scottish coastline town of 547,000 inhabitants and headquarters of the Scottish Parliament.
Edinburgh, which is the capital of Scotland, is a popular town with two sides, the old town and the neoclassic town.
Sightseeing:
- Edinburgh castle.
- Palace of Holyroodhouse: founded as a monastery in 1128 is The Queen’s official residence.
- Leith: historical harbor and district where Scottish gourmet menu amateurs come for their supplies.
- Arthur’s Seat: old extinct volcano, 250 metres altitude, which towers over the town.
Things to do:
- Ghost Tours: nocturnal visits of the old town which Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes were inspired by.
- The Scottish Whisky museum: to discover everything about how it is made.
- Festivals: among all the various festivals, do not miss the lively August-September one, which is about theatre, opera, music, dance and street entertainment.
For further information: http://citygateways.visitscotland.com/fr/edinburgh/
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