Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and also its
second-largest city.
It is situated on the east coast of Scotland's central lowlands on
the south shore of the Firth of Forth and in the City of Edinburgh
council area. It has been the capital of Scotland since 1437
The city is one of Europe's major tourist destinations, attracting
roughly 13 million visitors a year, and is the second most visited
tourist destination in the United Kingdom, after London.
EDINBURGH CASTLE
The Edinburgh Castle was a royal residence until the late 16th
century when Mary Queen of Scots and her supporters were moved
to Holyroodhouse. The 12th century, Norman-style St. Margaret's
Chapel still stands in its original form. Inside the castle,
you can see the Scottish Crown Jewels, the French
prisons, and the most famous cannon in the UK, Mons Meg. Be sure to
notice the Witches' Well, where women were burned for witchcraft during
the 16th and 17th centuries. While you are here, take a lot of pictures
because the view of the city from the castle is spectacular.
SWALLOW ALBANY HOTEL
THE ALBANY BOUTIQUE HOTEL OPENED IN 1997 AFTER EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT AND IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY. SEVERAL RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND BARS CAN BE FOUND IN THE SURROUNDING AREA WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE.
This elegant and luxurious hotel rewards the leisure and business guest alike, and will appeal to both the traditionalist and the modernist in you.This hotel is situated in Charlotte Square, located in Edinburgh's new town.
T h e P a r a m o u n t C a r l t o n H o t e l i s o n t h e R o y a l M i l e , j u s t m i n u t e s f r o m t h e w o r l d - f a m o u s P r i n c e s S t r e e t ; s o y o u d o n t h a v e f a r t o w a l k t o s e e t h e h i s t o r i c s i g h t s o r v i s i t t h e s h o p s .
The hotel set on the cobbled Grassmarket, the Apex International is a contemporary hotel overlooking 14th-century Edinburgh Castle, within 500 metres of The Royal Mile and Princes Street shops and gardens.
