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Escape to Edinburgh

A travel journal to Edinburgh by JuneSmiles

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Escape to Edinburgh Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Everyone should take a trip to Edinburgh Castle (at the start of the Royal Mile) and make sure you are there for 1pm as they fire a canon every day). Take a walking Ghost tour at night - great fun! Explore the city on foot - there is so much to see. Take a hike up Arhurs Seat (near Holyrood Palace) if you are feeling energetic - the views from the top are great! Chill out in the many parks and gardens - take a good book and escape from the world ;-) Try a Haggis - or a battered Mars Bar!!! Overall it's a great city with very friendly locals. Quick Tips: The Royal Mile is the centre of the 'cultural' Edinburgh. Starting with the Castle a...Read More
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This hostel is old but the staff is friendly, and it is clean. It is about a 15 minute walk from the city centre but the walk itself is through a meadow (not recommended at night if alone).

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on September 5, 2000

Iolaire - Argyle Backpackers
14 Argyle Place
Edinburgh, Scotland EH9 1JL
+44 0131 667 9991

Brodies Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

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Accommodation is in unisex dorms so is sharing with members of the opposite sex is not for you - avoid! To be honest despite being VERY central I really didn't like this hostel. I suspect I was eaten alive as there were many of us who stayed there had lots of bites afterwards. The place is a bit dreary and the staff not overly friendly.

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on September 5, 2000

Brodies
Royal Mile
Edinburgh, Scotland

Filling Station Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "The Filling Station"

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I just loved this place and went back every night. Their fajitas are yummy! All their food that we tried was really nice and the staff was very friendly. Portions were good, too.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 5, 2000

Filling Station
Royal Mile
Edinburgh, Scotland

Three Sisters Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The three sisters"

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There are three hotels joined together by a massive courtyard. In the summer it's great to sit out in the courtyard, enjoying a few drinks with friends and soaking up the atmosphere. As night falls - head inside and boogie the night away in the night club - great fun.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 5, 2000

Three Sisters
139 Cowgate
Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1JS
+44 131 622 6801

Haggis Backpackers Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Haggis"

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We took the 6 day tour but there are many other options available. We saw a lot of Scotland. It was well run, great fun and I'd recommend it to anyone. We got to stay in a castle!!!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 5, 2000

Haggis Backpackers
11 Blackfriars Street
Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1NB
+44 131 557 9393