Edinburgh Nutz and Bolts

The Basics

City Name: Edinburgh
Where is it located?: Edinburgh is in Scotland’s southeastern corner, on the ocean.
Why do people go there?: If you’re going to search for your Scottish ancestors, start here. Edinburgh has all the usual attractions (castles, museums, etc) but the biggest draw is the August Fringe Festival, focusing on the performing arts.
How do travelers get there?: Trains in the UK are expensive, but most head up this way from London, although you can fly or drive.
Currency: Pound
City Code: 131
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Population: 453000
Languages: English, but they’ll curse at you in Scottish

Travel Information

Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Edinburgh Castle, Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, Grassmarket
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/scot/edi/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/scot/edi/
Tourist Office: VisitScotland, 23 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland EH4 3TP, Telephone: +44 131 332-2433, Fax: +44 131 343-1513, Email: info@visitscotland.com, http://www.visitscotland.com/
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Tips for Visiting

When to go: July and August are the busiest months and are best avoided due to staggeringly high prices and numbers of tourists. Shoulder seasons are still enjoyable, although you should bring a rain coat any time of the year. The Fringe Festival in August brings many visitors and accommodation goes fast.
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How to get around?: Bus it baby!
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