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The Salisbury Hotel
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#21 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Science museum; Monument; Natural history museum
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- Aug 31, 2008 "Educational and good for older children"
- May 27, 2007 "Good times at Dynamic Earth"
- Apr 3, 2007 "It's good, if its what you want to do"
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#22 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 21, 2008 "Best Beer garden In Edinburgh"
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#23 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Mar 20, 2008 "great venue"
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#24 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jul 2, 2008 "Fabulous experience"
- Apr 8, 2008 "Great scenery, but should be called HikeAbout Scotland."
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#25 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This museum houses a fine collection of art deco and art nouveau.
Attraction type: Natural history museum; Art museum; Science museum
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- Mar 13, 2008 "Unexpected and Interesting!"
- May 30, 2005 "Well worth a visit"
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#26 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A majestic 13th-century castle best known for its wide-open medieval halls.
Attraction type: Castle
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- Feb 8, 2008 "Magnifico castillo escocés"
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#27 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- May 21, 2008 "Lovely pub"
Historical church famous for its cemetery where Bobby, a loyal terrier, kept watch over his master's grave for 14 years.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest; Cemetery; Architectural building; Old jail
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#29 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This large domed structure was once a bank and now houses a classy bar with live jazz on Sundays.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Sep 23, 2007 "A great location"
- Nov 22, 2003 "Sheer Luxury!!"
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#30 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Jazz bar
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- Aug 13, 2007 "Imprescindible"
The largest and most technologically up-to-date theater in the United Kingdom: contains the Lyreic Theatre, the Variety Palace and an Opera House.
Attraction type: Theater
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#33 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jun 20, 2008 "Terrific Loch Ness Highlands tour"
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#34 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Spa
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- May 14, 2008 "Review of the Spa"
Art gallery with an impressive collection of Dada and Surrealist art.
Attraction type: Art museum; Art gallery
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#36 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Learn about the history of Scotland's national drink on a tour of this museum.
Attraction type: Factory tour; Specialty museum
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- Feb 12, 2008 "Ask for Paula!"
- Jan 24, 2008 "Lots of Whisky"
- Aug 7, 2007 "Skip the tour"
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#37 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Beach
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- Apr 2, 2008 "Toffee Noses, Treasure And Trash"
- Jan 21, 2008 "It's actually portObello"
- May 18, 2006 "Terrible Beach"
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#38 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Aug 12, 2008 "Ghosts and Gore Tour"
- Jul 17, 2008 "Nice Ghost Tour through Edinburgh"
- Dec 16, 2007 "Cold Night! Good Tour"
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#39 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Oct 27, 2007 "Four tourist buses"
- Sep 11, 2007 "Good way to see the city"
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#40 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This massive rock towering over Edinburgh is the setting for Edinburgh Castle and serves as one of the most defining symbols of Scottish history.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Geological formation; Landmark/point of interest
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- Dec 10, 2007 "Best hostel ever"
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#41 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Other; Tour
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- Dec 31, 2007 "A great Ghost Walk in Queensferry near Edinburgh"
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#42 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Small quiet bar with a large selection of whiskey.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Sep 11, 2006 "Disappointed"
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#44 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Factory tour
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- Nov 6, 2007 "Hall of Names,Edinburgh"
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#45 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Jan 21, 2008 "Great Pubs"
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#46 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This is an official residence of the Queen and the Royal Family.
Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Castle
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- Oct 6, 2008 "Usual palace experience"
- Mar 16, 2008 "Terrible! Waste of Money!"
- Apr 17, 2007 "Loved it! Absolutely Fabulous"
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#47 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Mar 8, 2008 "Wonderful tour but beware the website"
- Oct 19, 2006 "Education and entertainment in one"
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#48 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Tour
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- Aug 22, 2007 "Problem Solved"
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#49 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Nature center
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- Apr 30, 2008 "Great place to spend some time indoors with kids"
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#54 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This museum houses a small but impressive collection of art.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Art museum
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- Dec 10, 2001 "Not ENGLISH! Doh!"
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#55 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A small, three-screened theater playing Scotland's most innovative independent films.
Attraction type: Movie theater
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- Jun 23, 2007 "a jewel"
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#56 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Monument
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- Aug 10, 2004 "Fantastic views!!"
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#57 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Museum
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- Sep 16, 2006 "Spooky and Cool!!"
- Dec 18, 2005 "Excellent"
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#58 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Oct 8, 2008 "The best live music and entertainment in Old Town!"
- Jan 21, 2008 "Keep them coming"
- Dec 19, 2005 "Highlight of my trip to Edinburgh!"
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#59 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
This pub is named after a woman who survived the gallows, a punishment she received for allegedly murdering her newborn baby.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Mar 11, 2007 "Edinburgh pub"
- Dec 17, 2002 "Great Pub!"
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#60 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Fully restored period house.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Jul 11, 2006 "Enjoyed it!"
Edinburgh's oldest neighborhood, dating back to medieval times: these small streets are lined with wool shops, pubs and historical monuments.
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood
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#63 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Castle
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- Mar 31, 2008 "One of the best memories I had of Edinburgh"
- May 7, 2005 "Impressive ruins"
Impeccably landscaped park and woodland surrounding Edinburgh Castle.
Attraction type: Garden; Park
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#65 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Educational site
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- Jul 15, 2006 "Brass rubbing centre was fascinating and fun"
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#67 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Art gallery; Tour
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- Oct 1, 2008 "I have to disagree"
- Sep 28, 2008 "*yawn*"
- Jul 25, 2008 "Ghosts and Gouls....hmmm."
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#68 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
A busy street lined with shops, historic monuments and restaurants.
Attraction type: Street
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- Jul 12, 2007 "An amazing mix of present and history"
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#69 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Fun, friendly pub named after Robert Luis Stevenson's famous story.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 2, 2008 "Fun pub"
- May 19, 2004 "The Most Exciting Pub in Edinburgh"
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#70 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Nov 18, 2006 "Pleasant"
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