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Edifying Edinburgh
... Holyroodhouse), past countless shops, restaurants, and theatres, and ends at the iconic medieval castle which has played a key role in Scottish history over the centuries, and still does to this day (when it’s not crawling with tourists, that is).
We spent the better part of a day exploring this castle high on a hill overlooking the city. While there, we viewed the Scottish crown jewels, which pale in comparison to those found in the Tower ...
Farewell to the UK
We awoke to blue skies and fair weather on our last day in Edinburgh just as we had in London. It was a lovely day to explore the town more, which was convenient since we had a 11 am check out and a 4 pm train. Despite the beautiful weather, Rufio and I walked to the train station in an attempt to change our tickets to an earlier train. While in London, Neil generously offered to accommodate our party for our final night in London. I had booked an ...
North to Scotland!
... which we appreciated greatly!
We checked into the hotel then off to the restaurant. As for the restaurant, it's name was La Favorita, on Leithwalk in Edinburgh. I'm questioning the wisdom of an Italian restaurant in Scotland, but Michael Gordon steered us well on this one! It was simply fantastic! What a wonderful meal we had. Nothing but praise for the restaurant.
After that, we went up ...
5 Buses, 1 Plane, and 1 Taxi!
... again loaded onto the coach for the trip to London, bus #4 for the day! By this time we were all just really tired from all the different transportation connections and just wanted to be home, so we all just zoned out on the coach. We arrived in London at midnight and went straight to the X90 bus stop at Victoria that would take us to Oxford and luckily the coach came in about 5 minutes! Once more we loaded onto the coach for our 5th and final bus for the day! As we became ...
Location
Other places to stay in Edinburgh
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Robertson Guest House
South Side, Edinburgh | B&B -
York Place B&B
New Town, Edinburgh | 4 star b&bfrom $113 -
Ard-na-said
Prestonfield, Edinburgh | B&B -
Abbot's House Hotel
Restalrig, Edinburgh | B&Bfrom $60 -
Dukes of Windsor Street
Leith, Edinburgh | B&B -
Carlton House B&B
Prestonfield, Edinburgh | B&B -
Drumorne Guest House
Duddingston, Edinburgh | B&Bfrom $82 -
Quaich Guest House
Corstorphine, Edinburgh | 3 star b&bfrom $104 -
St. Andrews House
Gyle, Edinburgh | B&B -
Gerald's Place
New Town, Edinburgh | B&B- You'll fall in love with Gerald!
- Great host, great location
- A unique B&B with a unique host!
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14 Hart Street
Old Town, Edinburgh | B&B- Fantastic Stay in Edinburgh!
- Loved the Location
- Gracious retreat
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Aaron Lodge
Liberton, Edinburgh | 4 star b&bfrom $113- Tried the rest i found the best
- Feel Good Factor, probably the best guest house in Edinburgh.
- So good
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The Witchery by the Castle
Old Town, Edinburgh | B&B- Be-witching
- Book now!!
- Interesting, but hardly luxury.
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Ben Cruachan Guest House
New Town, Edinburgh | B&B -
The Victorian Town House
Haymarket, Edinburgh | 4 star b&bfrom $137- Best place to stay in Edinburgh!!
- Scottish Hospitality at its best
- Most welcoming B&B
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The Beverley
Murrayfield, Edinburgh | 4 star b&bfrom $127- Wonderful place to stay in Edinburgh
- The Beverely was great!
- I highly recommend it!
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Garfield Guest House
Leith, Edinburgh | B&Bfrom $91 -
Classic Guest House
Prestonfield, Edinburgh | B&Bfrom $77 -
Clan Walker Guest House
Prestonfield, Edinburgh | B&Bfrom $95 -
Cherry Tree Villa Guest House
Prestonfield, Edinburgh | 3 star b&bfrom $91 -
Sherwood Guest House
Prestonfield, Edinburgh | 4 star b&bfrom $109 -
Aaron Glen
7 Nivensknowe Road, Edinburgh | B&B -
Two Hillside Crescent
Leith, Edinburgh | B&B -
Doris Crook Bed & Breakfast
Prestonfield, Edinburgh | B&B -
Millers 64
Leith, Edinburgh | B&B -
One Royal Circus
New Town, Edinburgh | B&B
