Edinburgh Archive
1) The Royal Mile The Royal Mile can be considered the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh’s historic ‘Old Town.’ It’s a fantastic place to visit with so much ancient history, and things to do, it would be hard for the visitor to ever get …
1) Edinburgh Old Town This scene has thankfully changed little over the centuries, with the Old Town of Edinburgh remaining remarkably intact. Together with Edinburgh’s New Town, it now forms part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2) White Horse Close This quaint looking close …
1) A View from Calton Hill Calton Hill located at the eastern end of Princes Street (Edinburgh’s main shopping street) offers fantastic views of the city and beyond. In the photo below the ‘New Town’ of Edinburgh lies to the right, while the historic …
Edinburgh can be an expensive city to visit, given that it’s not only the capital city of Scotland, but also a major tourist attraction. Obviously hotel prices reach their peak during the summer months, as tourists from all over the world flock to …
1) Scott Monument/Edinburgh Star Flyer Glowing in the winter sunshine, the Scott Monument on Princes Street stands at 200 feet tall, and is dedicated to the Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. The monument contains a number of viewing platforms with the highest one …