A City of Haunting Beauty: Edinburgh
Fantastic gothic architecture reveals the darker side of Edinburgh.Set in the idyllic surroundings of the Scottish countryside, Edinburgh is a capital of fantastic beauty and history.
The centre of the old town, the Royal Mile, divides the modern city in two; stretching from Edinburgh Castle at its tip to the Royal Residence Hollyrood Palace at its foot, the Mile is a fantastic wonderland of sandstone buildings and gothic architecture. The incredible St. Giles Cathedral and the Scott Monument are beautiful examples of the city’s splendid edifice.
Like a fright? Take one of the Ghost Tours from the Royal Mile and prepare to be scared out of your wits! These tours run through the dark alleyways and backstreets and under the very road, into the vaults below. Hear tales of murder and hauntings, and then relax in one of Edinburgh’s world famous pubs; The Frankenstein, perhaps. If that was not enough for you, take a spin through the Edinburgh Dungeon, a theme park which plays on Scotland’s darker side.
The city of Edinburgh is a student city, and no more so than during the Fringe Festival, when flocks of visitors and students come from all over to celebrate creativity in terms of music, acting and the spoken word. An arts festival like no other, this world famous celebration takes place every July.
The Scottish celebration of New Year, known as Hogmanay, is a winter festival like no other. Set in the almost surreal beauty of a snow covered Edinburgh, this festival is one of light and joy to welcome the new year; the skies light up with fireworks and the streets crowd with parades and costumed locals.
Flights from Norwich to Edinburgh are frequent and daily.
