Fruitmarket Gallery
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The gallery is ideally situated next to Waverley Station, at the edge of the Old Town. The exhibition space is rather small, but it is worth popping in from time to time to check out what's on. They promote both international and local artists, and in the yearly student market you can check out the works of fresh art graduates.
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Scott Monument
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Those not afraid of heights and climbing 287 steps of a spooky narrow spiral staircase are rewarded with stunning views of the old and new towns of Edinburgh, as well as a certificate of their achievement. If you are changing your mind on the way up, you can still enjoy the view from the lower platforms which are less windy.
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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh castle would be hard to miss from your 'things-to-do' list as it is dominating the city skyline. If you are put off by the high entry fee, but want to save and visit other castles in Scotland, consider buying the Historic Scotland Explorer Pass. It is a great value ticket and allows you to skip the queues.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
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The gallery has a superb collection including works of Picasso, Mondrian, Warhol, Lichtenstein and also Scottish artists. Come along to visit the permanent exhibitions for free, enjoy a walk in the award-winning sculpture garden and have your lunch at the garden terrace enjoying the sunshine.
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National Museum of Scotland
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The museum is housed in two buildings with very different characters. Visit the roof terrace of the new building for beautiful 360 degree views of the old town. Admire the renovated Victorian grand gallery of the old building when having a cake break in the museum café. And don't miss the chance to learn about Scottish history.
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Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
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A great option for an active holiday. Even if you are afraid of heights this place is enough to convince you to give it a go. At the time of its opening in 2003 it was the biggest indoor climbing arena in the world.
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Scottish Poetry Library
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Whether you like literature, architecture or just wandering off the beaten path, you won't regret visiting Crichton's Close and the Scottish Poetry Library.
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Cramond Island
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Cramond is a perfect daytrip location to enjoy sun, sand and sea. For those interested in World War history, there are several buildings and barracks remaining on the island which can be explored. Passing the causeway path, the concrete triangles of the submarine defence are the most obvious military sights.
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Linlithgow Palace
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The palace is full of history being the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. No wonder Karl Lagerfeld chose it as the location of the latest Chanel fashion show. You can also wander around the towers and feel the atmosphere of this ancient site.
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Rosslyn Chapel
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You might recall Rosslyn from Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. Fortunately the search for the Holy Grail has somewhat calmed down, but the increased number of visitors helped with building a great visitor centre and funded some essential conservation work. Admission is a bit pricey, but this little gem is well worth the visit. Look for the green man!
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Stills Centre for Photography
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As well as the exhibitions (which are free) Stills runs lots of talks and events throughout the year as well as specialist photography and film courses. There are darkrooms hidden in the basement which you can sign up to use - perfect if you have a stock of holiday film you want to process yourself before going home!
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Palace of Holyrood House
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Visit the Throne Room of Her Majesty, the Great Gallery and the historic apartments of the Palace, once the home of the famous Mary, Queen of Scots. Explore the romantic ruins of Holyrood Abbey which inspired numerous artists, among them Britain's famous painter, William Turner.
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Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, UK
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The building is steeped in history, both inside and outside. The interiors are beautifully preserved and if you are a fan of Mary Queen of Scots you will for sure like this place.
The Palace also has temporary exhibitions on from time to time, the recent one about the Russian Romanov family and its connections to UK Royalty was very interesting.
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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
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At Milk you can literally have brunch surrounded by working sculptors. The cafe offers lots of vegetarian&vegan options and caters for special dietary requirements such as wheat/dairy/gluten free. The workshop hosts regular exhibitions, talks and seminars, and you can even join sculpture courses ranging from clay and stone to ceramics.
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Lady Stair's Close
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It's great fun to explore the closes of the Royal Mile. Lady Stair's Close is a special one, it leads you to the Writers' Museum and to Gladstone's Land. Also if you look around carefully, you will find an excellent example of a middle ages burglar alarm: tricky steps with uneven heights. The burglar fall down these steps and made noise. Brilliant!
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