Visitor attractions and information - Edinburgh
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Edinburgh
Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 2259846. Scotland's
most famous castle housing the Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny
and Mons Meg. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh
and it is easy to see why over a million visitors a year visit. Location:
In the centre of Edinburgh. |
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Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place,
Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3AA. 0131 524 3333. Festival City Theatres
Trust, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT. Phone: (0131)
662 1112. Royal Lyceum Theatre Company, 30B Grindlay Street.
Edinburgh, EH3 9AX. 00 44 (0) 131 248 4848. Odeon Cinema, Kinnaird
Park, Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD. 08 700 10 20 30.
Cineworld 130 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1AF. 0871 200 2000.
Location: In the centre
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Queensferry
Museum, 53 High Street, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9HP.
Tel: 0131 331 5545. Situated in the former Royal Burgh of Queensferry,
the museum commands magnificent views of the great bridges spanning
the Forth. The history Queensferry, the ferry passage to Fife,
the construction of the rail and road bridges, and spotlights
the wildlife of the Forth estuary. About 5 miles west of Edinburgh. |
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Castlehill,
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND. Tel: 0131 226 3709. Pick
people up on the palm of your hand in the Camera Obscura and
enjoy the breathtaking panoramas from our rooftop terrace. Five
great attractions in one visit. www.camera-obscura.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Edinburgh. |
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Edinburgh
Zoo, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS. Tel: 0131-334 9171. Scotland's top
wildlife attraction - In just one day, you can meet over 1,000
wonderful animals, in our beautiful parkland setting on the outskirts
of Edinburgh. And you can also enjoy a wide range of visitor
facilities, from free Hilltop Safari rides, children's play areas,
restaurants, gift shops. www.edinburghzoo.org.uk. Location:
In the centre of Edinburgh. |
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Dynamic
Earth, Holyrood
Road, Edinburgh. 0131 550
7800. An exciting new attraction telling
the story of our planet, using dramatic special effects and stunning
imagery. Photo: Casualties and Survivors - see some of great
creatures which have come and gone
like Brontosaurus and
the sabre tooth cat. Location:
In the centre of Edinburgh. |
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City
Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE. Tel: 0131 529
3993. The citys fine art collection consists of some four
thousand works of Scottish art: paintings, watercolours, drawings,
prints, photographs, sculpture and tapestries.
Location: In the centre
of Edinburgh.. |
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Museum of Edinburgh, Huntly House, 142 Canongate,
Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DD. Tel: 0131 529 4143. History of
Edinburgh from the earliest settlement to the present day. Location: In the centre of Edinburgh. |
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Central
Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG. Tel: 0131 242 8000. Location:
In the centre of Edinburgh. |
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SCOTTISH RUGBY, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12
5PJ. General enquiries - Tel: 0131 346 5000. Murrayfield was
officially opened on a sunny day on 21 March 1925. England were
the visitors. Feel the passion of Scottish Rugby for yourself
by taking a behind the scenes tour of Murrayfield Stadium. To
book, please call 0131 346 5044. Location: In the centre of Edinburgh. |
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