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Edinburgh
Attractions - Things to do
1. Edinburgh Castle
Castle Hill
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk |
What is it? This most famous of Scottish castles has a
complex building history. The oldest part, St Margaret's Chapel,
dates from the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV
around 1510; the Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late
16th century; and the Scottish National War Memorial after the
First World War. The castle houses the Honours (Crown Jewels) of
Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th-century gun Mons
Meg, the One o'clock Gun and the National War Museum of Scotland.
In addition to guided tours provided by the castle stewards, there
is an audio guide tour available in six
languages.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 5pm (1 November to 31 March); 9.30am
to 6pm (1 April to 31 October)
Phone:(0)131 225 9846 |
2. Holyrood
www.royalcollection.org.uk |
What is it? The Royal Mile is Scotland's most fascinating
street; it runs from Edinburgh Castle, through the Old Town, to
Holyrood Palace and is lined with museums, churches and historic
buildings dating from the 15th century. Holyrood is the Monarch's
official residence in Scotland. It was founded in 1128 when David I
founded an abbey on the site and is still used today by the Queen
whenever she is in town. Guided tours are available and lead
visitors through the grand State Apartments, the Throne Room, and
the Great Gallery, culminating in the apartments of Mary Queen of
Scots and her husband Lord Darnley, their bed-chambers linked by a
secret staircase. A plaque on the floor marks the spot where Mary's
Italian secretary David Rizzio was murdered in 1566. Next to the
palace lie the Gothic ruins of the Abbey, whose Royal Vault
contains the remains of kings David II, James II, James V, and Lord
Darnley, who was himself murdered by Mary's lover. The adjacent
Holyrood Park was historically a Royal hunting ground, but is now a
wilderness where locals can escape to for walking and taking in the
spectacular scenery.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 6pm (April to October); 9.30am to
4.30pm (November to March). Last entrance is 45 minutes before
closing time
Phone:(0)131 556 5100 |
3. National Gallery of Scotland
www.natgalscot.ac.uk |
What is it? The National Gallery of Scotland is situated
in the heart of Edinburgh and is home to Scotland's greatest
collection of European paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance
to Post-Impressionism. The museum opened to the public in 1859 and
includes works by Botticelli, Cézanne, Van Dyck, Pisarro, Monet,
Raphael, Rembrandt, and Titian. The Gallery also boasts the most
comprehensive collection of Scottish painting in the world. The
Scottish Portrait Gallery can be found nearby at 1 Queen Street and
includes great paintings of Scots rather than by
Scots.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5pm (until 7pm on
Thursdays)
Phone:(0)131 624 6200 or 332 2266 (recorded
information) |
4. St Andrews
www.britishgolfmuseum.co.uk |
What is it? The historic town of St Andrews is home to
the most famous golf club in the world, The Royal and Ancient Golf
Club of St Andrews. Often referred to as 'the home of golf', St
Andrews, and the British Golf Museum, are musts for any enthusiasts
of the sport. With 500 years of golfing history, and the home of
the British Open, the museum will take visitors on an exciting
journey through the sport's heritage and an introduction to the
world's golfing legends. The town's illustrious university has
recently had a huge influx of American girls owing to their most
famous current student - Prince William.
Hours of Operation: Museum: daily 9.30am to 5.30pm (March to October);
daily 10am to 4pm (November to March)
Phone:(0)1334 460 046 |
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