If shopping is your number one priority then head straight to George Street for the best in mid-to-high-end brand shopping, cocktail bars and restaurants – or meander along Princes Street Gardens under the stunning backdrop of the Castle.
Perhaps a visit to the National Portrait Gallery after lunch......
If during August (2 / 3 weeks from mid august) – there is of course the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Wander up and down the Royal Mile and take in all the street acts. Jam packed with visitors – if you plan ahead and check out the online programmes, there are literally hundreds of plays, comedians, jazz and music acts and the “weird and wonderful”!!
Day trip to Edinburgh
Enjoy a “half price” cocktail in the “Slug & Lettuce” on George Street before wandering along to the wonderfully busy, “Chez Jules” French Bistro (Hanover Street).... "cheap & cheerful", relaxed, French and wonderful!
Finally, dash across St Andrew’s Square and spend the last of your pennies (or blow your credit card) in Harvey Nicholls – designer fashion over 3 floors with the foodhall and restaurant / cocktail bar on the 4th floor…. with beautiful views over St Andrews Square and the City out over to the River Forth.
Do a “tourist tour”: …. Mary Kings Close – and find out all about 16C Edinburgh and what it was like living in the days of the “black death” – otherwise known as the Plague!
..............or just relax and take in “The Dome” on George Street – fabulous old bank building converted into an impressively glamorous bar.
Beautiful, mysterious and cosmopolitan, Edinburgh is Scotland's first City. Take an early train (plan ahead) and within about an hour you will be on the steps of Edinburgh Waverly Station and a couple of minutes walk from the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament and so many other historical places of interest.
Edinburgh is almost holiday in itself – but even if only for a day, it is well worth taking in our stunning Scottish capital. Here are suggestions of how you could spend your day ...... enjoy!
Edinburgh Castle on a moody dark day
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The Mary Kings Close Tour - from inside
George Street for mid to high end brand shopping
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Beautiful Princes Street gardens on a summer's day
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Chez Jules French Bistro
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The main bar at The Dome
Street entertainer on the Royal Mile
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Enjoying the view from Harvey Nichols 4th Floor
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