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LIST OF MUST SEE'S

Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park, a remarkably wild piece of highland landscape in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 251 m (823.5 feet), provides excellent panoramic views of the city, is quite easy to climb, and is a popular walk. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the East, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch.~ Wikipedia

A Loch is a common Gaelic word which is a body of water and is applied to most lakes in Scotland.  Here's a complete list of Lochs in Scotland. Did you know that there are 31,460 fresh water Lochs in Scotland.

Edinburgh Castle is an ancient stronghold which dominates the sky-line of the city of Edinburgh from its position atop the volcanic Castle Rock. ~ Wikipedia
 
Official Site of Edinburgh Castle
Hours:  9:30 am to 5:00 pm
 
Entry is FREE on:  Saturday (11/28) and Sunday (11/29)

Holyrood Park & Arthur's Seat:  is a spectacular circular park which offers a stunning view of the city from it's highest point, Arthur's Seat.  The summit is 823 Feet high and will be worth the effort to climb!

The Scotch Whisky Experience:  This is a tour experience on the history of  a traditional malt distillery .  I think it will be kind of cool to take this tour and so I am putting it on my list.
 
354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile,
Edinburgh EH1 2NE.
Tel: 0131 220 0441.
www.scotch-whisky-experience.co.uk

Opening Hours: Open 364 days a year: closed Christmas Day only. Sep to May: 10-6. Last tour 1hr before closing.
 
Admission: Adults 18+ £7.50; senior citizen/disabled £7.50; students 18+ £7.50; children 5-17 £3,00; family (2+4) £16.50

St. Giles Cathedral - This history of the St. Giles Cathedral 1130.  It has amazing architecture and beautiful stained windows.  A definite must see!
 
Opening Hours:  October to April:
Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Sunday 1.00pm to 5.00pm
St Giles' Cathedral,
Edinburgh EH1 1RE.
Tel: 0131 225 9442.
Fax: 0131 225 9576.
info@stgilescathedral.org.uk
www.stgilescathedral.org.uk

RESOURCE LINKS:
 

Lonely Planet's - Edinburgh

Wikipedia Search