Scotland is located in the North of England. Any tourist visiting Scotland starts their journey from Edinburgh, one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. If London is beautiful but too noisy, New York is like a fairy tale but boring, Cambridge is peaceful, romantic but small, Edinburgh, Scotland has all the above beauties, a beautiful city spread across the mountains, near the sea, has the noise and bustle of a big city and no shortage of peaceful, romantic corners of a countryside.
Standing from the top of the mountain or at the foot of the mountain, visitors can have a panoramic view of Edinburgh city. Edinburgh has very typical streets, steep and with many levels. From the small, peaceful and beautiful streets to the main street, visitors will immediately encounter the noise and vitality of a big city.
The picturesque city of Edinburgh
The main streets seem to be divided into two distinct worlds: Old Town and New Town. But even standing in New Town, visitors can see Edinburgh Castle (historically Scotland's main royal fortress) perched on Castle Rock, a large volcanic rock that rises dramatically above Edinburgh. This rock, overlooking the North Sea, has long occupied a key strategic position on the small island off the North Sea coast and is known as Fort No. 5. Or see Saint Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building on this rock, built in the 12th century in memory of Margaret, queen of Malcolm III of Scotland. This castle complex includes battlements, towers, prisons and palaces from many different historical periods and marks each period of Scotland's history. The finest buildings date from the reign of James IV of England in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The Great Hall, with its magnificent roof, is perhaps the most striking. Today, the castle is open to visitors, with performances of drumming and floodlit military sabres known as the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Ancient and quiet features at sunset.
From the castle gate, walk along the Royal Mile, there are many souvenir shops, clothing shops, cafes and a small museum displaying the machines used to weave traditional Scottish men's skirts. At the beginning of the Royal Mile is the Whisky Museum, which displays hundreds of different types of whisky. Visitors can visit the museum and taste the wines. Go down a bit to St Giles' Cathedral; inside, visitors can admire the ancient architecture from the 9th century, and the tall pipe organ. At the end of the Royal Mile is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, dating from 1128, where the king and queen have lived since the 15th century.
Edinburgh, the attractive destination of love.
Princes Street Shopping Street in New Town - built in the early 18th century. This is a major avenue inEdinburgh, is filled with galleries, antique shops, cafes, clothing and book stores, and fast food joints. Near Princes Street is a beautiful square called Charlotte Square and the Scottish National Gallery, which has paintings from Scotland and many other countries.
Edinburgh becomes more sparkling and magical at night.
In Edinburgh, the greenery that covers the entire city acts as the lungs of the city. The Royal Botanic Gardens have two entrances: the East Gate at Inverleith Street and the West Gate at Arboretum Street. This is an impressive garden with many interesting plants. Come here for a walk on a sunny day or a picnic with friends. Don't miss the chance to visit Edinburgh Zoo (located in the West of the city) to see the world-famous penguins...
