3 PERFECT DAYS IN EDINBURGH/ must-sees, things to do, guide, where to eat & hidden gems

thank you hello and welcome back as you can see in the title of the video today we are going to explore Edinburgh we will be here for a few

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we are here at the best time of the year it is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in this period there are only live events, food events , there is a little bit of everything, so we will show it to you in the coming

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. Of course, the best way to start the day in any city is by enjoying a hearty breakfast. We head to Cairn. No more coffee at Melville Place, there are a number of delicious options on the menu including cakes, toasts, hot drinks and takeaway snacks.

Our first cool port in terms of tourist attractions for the day was the lovely Dean Village, this should be the first spot. to visit on your Edinburgh itinerary as it can be incredibly busy later in the day due to how beautiful it is, a small stream bubbles nearby and you can hear birds chirping in the surrounding trees. The picturesque area of ​​Dean Village is far removed from the normal hustle and bustle of busy Edinburgh life and yet is located just 10 minutes from the end of the city's main shopping district, Princess Street. At one time there were 11 Mills along the river driven by the power of the current surprisingly strong housing for Mill workers. arose around the Mills and the river, however, by the 20th century, most of the mills flower shops in Dean Village were closed.

The Mills at Leith were much larger and more powerful, making the Mills at Dean Village expensive to run, it was not until the 1970s, when renovation works were carried out and the village was recognized as a of calm in the middle of a foreign capital city. You can then follow the Leaf River Path for a casual stroll, following the path from Dean Village all the way to Stockbridge. and you will arrive at Stockbridge Market, which is a cozy farmers market that opens every Sunday. Once there you can shop for fresh produce, local produce and even artisan gifts such as candles, and then we experienced what I can only describe as an Edinburgh downpour.

I don't think I've ever seen this guy go from blue to storm so quickly, so we hopped on a bus and headed downtown, almost as soon as we got off the bus we headed to Makers Market to escape the rain in this boutique. Craft Market presents all kinds of artisanal products against the backdrop of an old church. The market is actually located along the Royal Mile, which is so called because it is approximately a mile long strip that connects Edinburgh Castle and runs through the city center towards Holyrood Palace. That is, the Scottish residents of the royal family and personal favorite of Elizabeth II, this is a very busy and lively street and there is always something going on, there are often street performers, although the number of acts increases considerably during the Fringe Festival period , one of the main.

The highlight of the Royal Mile is the free visit to Saint Giles Cathedral, this Gothic masterpiece dates back to the 12th century, founded in 1124 by King David, the first church to begin life as a Romanesque church, the editions Later events meant that much of what you see today is neo-gothic in design as was the Fringe Festival. We spent the afternoon experiencing several different types of shows. What you need to know about The Fringe is that anyone who wants to perform can perform in hotel conference rooms, cafes, bars and any other indoor venues and The Outdoor Bees, as you can imagine, are transformed into a performance space, What this means is that you can end up with quite a mixed bag in terms of quality on our first afternoon and evening we ended up watching an improvised murder mystery followed by what I can only describe. as an experimental green screen show that was probably the longest hour of my life, we got up very early the next morning to discover the leaf.

This green neighborhood of Edinburgh has previously been named one of the top five places to live in the world for leisure time and is an eclectic mix of bars, restaurants, cafes and small alleys. Thank you. One of the most interesting parts of Leith is a small area of ​​Edinburgh that is known locally as the coast. Contrary to what its name suggests, it is not actually facing the sea, but it is. rather than a port area of ​​Leath, uh, we had breakfast at a toastie, which is right on the seafront, which means you can have breakfast outside admiring The View, as long as it's warm enough, then it was time to head back into the center of the city for another. topping and company sightseeing day package is undoubtedly one of Edinburgh's most beautiful bookstores set over three levels in the shadow of Colton Hill.

This independent bookstore has over 70,000 titles and one of my favorite

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about this store is that you have to turn up. stairs to get a closer look at the books on the upper shelves. There are two main viewpoints near Edinburgh and the closest is Carlton Hill and the other is Arthur's Seat, as we weren't sure if the weather was on our side and we didn't have much time to explore the city we opted to just go up to Colton Hill, which offers a pretty good view, as you can see, thanks from the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city, including the castle, Hollywood Palace. the Scottish Parliament and even far away places like Crammond Island and the sea, this place is not only popular with tourists but also locals and you will often find groups of friends hanging out.

In fact, I saw that Colton Hill is described as the Acropolis of Edinburgh due to the presence of several monuments and statues at the top of the hill, once at the top, you can see the Nelson Monument, Dugout Stewart monument and the Burns Monument, among others, from the top, it is a short walk of approximately 10 minutes to reach. street level to visit for free Princess Street Gardens lies in the shadow of the Scott Monument, a monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott which you can climb for a small fee and also houses a small museum. This is one of the most important parks in Edinburgh and you will find that it is often quite busy with people enjoying picnics on The Lawns or simply resting after exploring Princess Street, i.e.

Edinburgh's main shopping street. Princess Street Garden is located right next to one of Scotland's most important museums, the Scottish National Gallery. Soft and ornate, this intimate gallery allows you to get close enough to see the painting flags on some of Scotland's most famous works of art located on the mound in the center of the city. Here you can see works of art by painters such as JMW Turner and William. McTaggart, all free abroad. Next we visited a museum that is a

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-see for literature lovers. The writers' museum is located on three levels and is free to visit, located inside Lady Stair's house, just off the Royal Mile, in a mock-up. medieval building this small cultural space shows the literary history of the city and its residents thanks Victoria Street was built between 1829 and 1834 and is said to have inspired JK Rowling when she created Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series, walk along this street and you will discover many colorful shop fronts and even a magic shop.

When you walk around Edinburgh you will find that there are many different little

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restaurants, so we stopped for a quick coffee and something to eat like in other cities. around Europe Edinburgh 2 has its own bronze statue, only this time it is in the form of a dog affectionately referred to as the Gray Friar. Bobby the terrier lived in the mid-19th century and is famous for spending 14 years tending his owner's grave until his own death. It is said that if you rub the nose of the bronze statues you will be rewarded with good luck and maybe even a trip.

Back to Edinburgh, thank you. Gray Price Kirkyard is one of the most famous cemeteries in the entire world and was established during the 16th century. It is the final resting place of many of the city's most famous residents and is a peaceful space right in the heart of the city. It is often said that JK Rowling would walk through the cemetery and find inspiration for the names of her characters by looking at the names of the headstones within the cemetery, the most famous of which is undoubtedly Thomas Riddle, who undoubtedly inspired Tom Riddle in the I.E. series Voldemorts Foreign Market sits in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle and is one of the best places to head to if you want to sit outside, enjoy a local pint of Edinburgh beer and watch the world go by right next to the grass market, In a little-known passageway, you will find the vanu.

Now the place has probably the most beautiful view of Edinburgh and offers unparalleled views of the castle, you will probably have to wait a little while to take a photo without anyone, but the view is worth it. We then headed over to try some particularly unique sour beers in Vault City, now the Wii Vault Tap Room is quite small with less than a dozen seats so I recommend booking well in advance if you want to secure a spot, especially over the weekend of week. This independent craft brewery in Scotland is Scotland's largest sour beer producer and you can find some unique flavors such as apricot and raspberry birthday cake. and lemonade, some beers are even foreign blue is one of the most prestigious addresses in the city and is located right opposite the Balmoral Hotel.

The restaurant is particularly famous for its oysters, but you can also visit the bar area for a drink in some beautiful Victorian surroundings, after drinking our wine, we headed to Bonnie and Wilde. Now Bonnie and Wild are located in a shopping center and it is an exclusive food hall

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everyone can get their own plates before gathering to enjoy their meals. It's a little expensive. side, but the food is simply delicious and the atmosphere is sophisticated and fresh. Thanks of course, Edinburgh's enviable position right next to the sea meant we knew we had to experience the water before leaving the city, the closest seafront to get to from the city center is New Haven, It's not the most beautiful, but it's easily accessible at the end of the tram line.

We ended our time in Edinburgh by trying a traditional Scottish breakfast favourite, haggis. Now normally, it is made with liver, heart and lungs. from a sheep, but we had the vegetarian version which is made with oats, thank you and finally a note on getting around Edinburgh. Truth be told, for the most part, the easiest way to get around the city is on your own two feet, this is especially true of places like the Royal Mail, if you want to go to places further afield, taking the tram is your best mode of transportation, just make sure you buy a tram ticket from the machine before boarding, otherwise you'll be faced with a higher ticket. price once on board and if you made it to the end of the video, thank you so much for watching and I can't wait to see you next time, bye.