Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 3
7 mi2 mi
Diverse City Culture
First you will go to the urban residential house of the end of the 18th century. Then you will visit the Cathedral and the botanical garden of Edinburgh and at the end of the day, you will visit the Museum of Scotch whiskey.
1 mi
20 min
The Georgian House
Museum
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City residential house of the end of the 18th, beginning of the 19th century. By the middle of the 18th century Edinburgh, which is bounded by city walls, is overcrowded. The decision is made to build a new city to the north of the existing one. In the New Town of Edinburgh, full of the most preserved Georgian-style residential buildings.
In 1972, it became the property of the National Fund of Scotland, and the foundation decided to recreate the house as it was when the first tenants, the family of John Lamont. There are no guided tours around the house, but every room has a caretaker who can answer any questions from visitors.
In 1972, it became the property of the National Fund of Scotland, and the foundation decided to recreate the house as it was when the first tenants, the family of John Lamont. There are no guided tours around the house, but every room has a caretaker who can answer any questions from visitors.
0.9 mi
20 min
St Giles' Cathedral
Landmark
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The cathedral is the main temple of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, it was named after the patron saint of lepers and the maimed. The temple has a massive and gloomy architecture, but elegant Victorian stained-glass windows adorn the main facade. Inside the cathedral there is the Chapel of the Thistle, where the initiation into the members of the order of the same name takes place.
In the cathedral you can see the graves of quite famous personalities, such as the Marquis of Montrose, Robert Louis Stevenson and others.
In the cathedral you can see the graves of quite famous personalities, such as the Marquis of Montrose, Robert Louis Stevenson and others.
0.7 mi
15 min
St James Quarter Car Park
Parking
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Come back to take your car to the parking lot (or to the hotel, if you left your car there).
1.3 mi
10 min
The Scran and Scallie
Bar
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This restaurant will appeal to lovers of British and Scottish cuisine. Here you will be served amazing oysters, haggis and monk fish. According to guest reviews, here you can order delicious chocolate mousse, parfait, and brownie. In this place, a large selection of wines and according to customer reviews, this restaurant has an excellent interior and a pleasant atmosphere.
1.6 mi
15 min
National Museum of Scotland
Landmark
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The collection was formed by the merger of the Royal Museum and the Museum of Antiquities of Scotland. The exhibition is located on the territory of two buildings, one built in 1998, the other is a model of Victorian architecture of the 19th century. Here are represented a variety of exhibits. Some of them are associated with national history, the other part reflects the most important discoveries of science and archaeological finds, and the third is related to world culture.
Entry is free for all categories of visitors.
Entry is free for all categories of visitors.
0.8 mi
10 min
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Landmark
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The view from the top of Calton Hill is truly remarkable. How many artists created their masterpieces here, admiring their native city. The hill throughout the history of its existence actively participated in the life of the settlement. Since 1456, it has been used for tournaments and various militarized events.
In the 18th century, plays with open-air were staged here with pleasure. Acoustic Calton Hill could envy any man-made theater. Until now, numerous festivals are held at this place, which gather tens of thousands of spectators.
Please note that the museum closes at 17:00, so you really need not be late.
In the 18th century, plays with open-air were staged here with pleasure. Acoustic Calton Hill could envy any man-made theater. Until now, numerous festivals are held at this place, which gather tens of thousands of spectators.
Please note that the museum closes at 17:00, so you really need not be late.
2 mi
15 min
Calton Hill
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The view from the top of Calton Hill is truly remarkable. How many artists created their masterpieces here, admiring their native city. The hill throughout the history of its existence actively participated in the life of the settlement. Since 1456, it has been used for tournaments and various militarized events.
In the 18th century, plays with open-air were staged here with pleasure. Acoustic Calton Hill could envy any man-made theater. Until now, numerous festivals are held at this place, which gather tens of thousands of spectators.
In the 18th century, plays with open-air were staged here with pleasure. Acoustic Calton Hill could envy any man-made theater. Until now, numerous festivals are held at this place, which gather tens of thousands of spectators.
1 mi
5 min
The Gardener's Cottage
Restaurant
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Here you can taste British and Scottish dishes. Many visitors come here to order mouth-watering crabs, hake and scallops. For dessert, you can order a good strawberry ice cream, pudding and chocolate custard. Frommer's expert agency has been awarded 2 stars to this restaurant.
1.1 mi
5 min
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Tomorrow you will travel to the depths of the country and you will get acquainted with the house of Walter Scott. In which the library contains seven thousand of the nine thousand books collected by Sir Walter Scott, and the other books are in his office. Then you will go to the half-destroyed Gothic Abbey, which ordinary people call a mystical place. Moreover, you will visit the house museum with a beautiful garden area.