Continue further north and drive through the scenic Cairngorm National Park. Stop at Dunkeld & Pitlochry, two picturesque towns in Highland Perthshire, perfect for a stroll and some lunch. Today you will travel north towards Inverness. Captivating visitors with its ancient buildings and marvelous views, it continues to spellbind with its wonderful story. Sited on top of an extinct volcano, gaining stunning views across City of Edinburgh, the castle has witnessed many of the defining events of Scottish history and has dominated its surroundings with majesty for centuries. In its dominating position overlooking the capital city, the grandeur and historical significance of Edinburgh Castle has made it a globally famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Edinburgh’s Castle rock has been a stronghold for over 3000 years. No trip to Edinburgh is complete without a visit to the iconic landmark that dominated Edinburgh’s skyline. 'Edinburgh,' said writer Robert Louis Stevenson, 'is what Paris ought to be'. Yet Edinburgh is also a modern, dynamic capital where international festivals attract the world's leading performers, galleries display cutting-edge art, and bars, restaurants and clubs create a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere with a distinctly Scottish twist. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city-center skyline and from its ramparts you can look down on medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces that hold over a thousand years of history, mystery, and tradition.
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The setting is wonderfully striking: a city is perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags, which rise from the generally flat landscape of the Lothians, with the sheltered shoreline of the Firth of Forth to the north. Set off for a walking tour of this beautiful city where you will see the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle in the Old Town.Įdinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, is a historic, cosmopolitan, and cultural city.
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Upon arrival at Edinburgh airport, meet your guide and driver before departing for your hotel in the city center to drop your bags.
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