Travel Tips for Edinburgh

Next to a volcanic formation has ceased operations and is located on the green volcanic lava, Edinburgh is known for its many astonishing landscape. The Athens of the North, or Auld Reekie, is the nickname of Edinburgh, and is also the background of the recent celebrities: William Wallace rebel leader (also known as Braveheart); Mary, Queen Scots, the enlightened thought David Hume and Adam Smith, the role of James Bond actor Sean Connery; writer Arthur Conan Doyle and JK Rowling - who has contributed to the city's fame for very old but very interested worth.

City of Edinburgh

But if your impression is a European Tour to Edinburgh city limited bagpipes, checkerboard fabric, frilled cap or gown, you're wrong. As the city has the second largest number of tourists (after London) in the UK, Edinburgh has a lot to explore. History lovers will enjoy the Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse Palace and many other attractions along the Royal Mile. Those looking for a life as the locals will find it in the pub in the nearby suburbs, shops and parks. People like to shop will find retail stores in New Town; those who love art will be free to visit the National Library of Scotland, and those who love the theater would suit Edinburgh Festival in August.

Edinburgh Castle

Traveling in winter

Bring a warm coat and winter tourism. Both temperatures and tourists are at the lowest level of the year, as well as hotel rates and airfares.

Avoid the bustling tourist area

Walk from the Royal Mile and tour Princes Street and go to the residential suburbs such as Dean and Leith village to enjoy good food with reasonable prices.

Culture and customs Edinburgh

Although the language is the same, but the Scots their speech inflections like the voice of Sean Connery local Iceland, causing confusing the listener. The tour guide says that you should not be afraid to ask people to repeat what they said Scotland, who will not feel offended. But people are very proud of their city, not to promote Glasgow at the Edinburgh area unless you are willing to argue about it. But mostly, he will surprise visitors by the warmth and friendliness of the Scottish people.

10% service charge is usually added to the bill at the restaurant, although you should add 5-10% tip depending on the service. Do not add the equivalent of what you said that you were not well served. Currently, the currency exchange is not convenient for dollar, so you should add pounds to your travel budget.

Cuisine in Edinburgh

Scotland famous for haggis, this dish - if you really want to know - is the heart, liver and lungs minced sheep with onion, oatmeal and some spices. And usually is served up with mashed potatoes and beetroot. But note that Edinburgh also serve many other dishes Scottish cuisine, from Thai to Italian. In addition, travelers should take note of Edinburgh pubs also serve fish and chips, burgers and other menu with reasonable prices.

Many restaurants are concentrated around Edinburgh's old town Royal Mile and Princes Street in the new town. Village north of Leith, as announced by the Firth of Forth, particularly famous for fresh seafood restaurants. Edinburgh South has many cafes and restaurants cheaper for visitors with smaller budgets.