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Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure. Rich in history and architecture, royalty and rebels, heroes, villain and ghosts, it should be the starting point for every visit.

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is Scotland's most famous street. Home to Edinburgh Castle and venue for the Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh Tattoo.

A visit to Scotland's Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburg will shed light on old bloodstains, the Royal Mile and the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots.

For those who visit historic Edinburgh, the highlight of their stay will be a tour of St Giles Cathedral, located on the Royal Mile near Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh can be Paradise on earth, a summer retreat, or just the place to visit for a weekend. 24 hours in the city and one knows one has made a right choice.

Edinburgh is one of Europe's classiest capitals and one of the top four international cities visited by Americans. Both its Old Town and New Town offer a lot.

Scotland's most famous city is known for its Fringe Festival; its also one of the UK's most historically authentic cities, a must see for history fans.

These last two decades have seen Scotland's capital rival the best cities in Europe for eating out. Now Edinburgh deserves a visit for its cuisine scene alone.

The Edinburgh cafe scene is booming. A relatively balmy climate and trendy venues on charismatic pedestrian streets have made Edinburgh coffee shops very popular indeed.

The closes and wynds off Edinburgh's Royal Mile offer the visitor glimpses into the city's historic past - and show something of how the city continues to develop.

Edinburgh Castle is an essential sight in Scotland's capital, visible from many parts of the city. It has great views over Edinburgh and a wealth of Scottish history

There are only two games at Murrayfield in the Rugby World Cup, but both feature Scotland, with one match against New Zealand. There won't be an empty hotel in the city

Your first visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, will undoubtedly impress, but nothing is more remarkable than the city's claim to royalty in many different forms.

The Writers' Museum celebrates the lives and works of Scotland's three most famous poets and writers - Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and once home to Mary Queen of Scots, is still the official Scottish residence of Britain's monarch

Edinburgh Castle is top among Edinburgh attractions with its historic Coronation Stone or Scottish Stone of Destiny, crown jewels, prison of war, and royal apartments.

One day in Edinburgh just can't do it justice. But you can squeeze the highlights of the Old Town into less than 24 hours.

With around 2,080 shows in 250 venues, it's hard to pick what see at the Edinburgh Fringe. But with the right attitude and plan, it can be a fantastic experience.

Can you imagine Scotland without bagpipes? That's like Canada without hockey or the US without gun crime. Some countries are just known for certain behaviours...

Kasabian and Idlewild are two of the music acts playing at Edinburgh's Hogmanay Night celebrations when the city rocks and parties to see in the New Year of 2008.

The biggest event on the Scottish calendar is Hogmanay. Visitors come from around the world to join in "The Best New Year's Party in Europe

The city of Edinburgh boasts hundreds of inns, pubs and taverns. Many of these are centuries old and tourist attractions in their own right.

Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park

No visit to Edinburgh is complete without an excursion to see Edinburgh Castle perched on a volcanic rock and Holyrood Palace, residence of the monarch.

Edinburgh has some intriguing history to explore. These sites are all located near Edinburgh Castle and are within easy walking distance of many hotels and guest houses.

The city of Edinburgh is one of Scotland's top tourist attractions, and there are plenty of 5-star, deluxe and luxury Edinburgh hotels to choose from.

Edinburgh in Scotland has many a ghost story to tell. Take a guided ghost tour to hear tales of the supernatural.

Edinburgh has some great days out for kids - from ghosts to puffins. Take a tour of some of the best attractions.

Scotland is rich with history, breath-taking landscapes and castles, ghosts and one big, rarely seen monster.

Spectral piper and drummer, dogs and prisoners of Seven Years and American Revolutionary Wars are among the haunters. Photographs have captured paranormal phenomena.

The "Fringe", as it is affectionally called, is a world reknown theatre festival, held in Edinburgh. Performances are in a range of genres and styles.

May is the month for Mary King's Ghost Fest in Edinburgh, a festival focusing on the dark side of Scotland's capital city

The debate over the Lockerbie Bomber's release was conducted in a building which caused a great deal of controversy itself. Soaring designs were matched by soaring costs.

Luxurious accommodations, food to die for and a great sense of peace--that's Prestonfield. Even the most jaded of business travelers are charmed by the Edinburgh hotel.

Ryan McLaughlin, a 14-year-old Glasgow schoolboy, has persuaded the Scottish Government to inform Scots of the link between Vitamin D deficiency and Multiple Sclerosis.

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city and visitor attractions include its Castle, Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, National Museum of Scotland, and National Gallery.

Scotland's Grassmarket is host to pubs, shops and soon to be home to an underground recycling facility. Once a place that hanged its criminals, this makes a nice change.

Scotland has two major home games at Murrayfield for the 2008 Six Nations Championships, against France and England. Here are some recommended restaurants for fans.

While Scotland has many historic public houses, some have unique features that make a visit to them extra special. These are a few of the more unusual Scottish pubs.

England, Wales and Scotland are packed with so much history; it's difficult to know where to start. This article will give readers some ideas on great places to visit.

Written by an Edinburgh-based journalist, this details all the must-see sights, best restaurants, and looks at the key festivals.

Edinburgh's Fringe Festival offers visitors to the Scottish capital an unparalleled and consequently bewildering range of events, so how do you decide what to see?

Today all tartans are linked with a family, clan or organisation. This began barely two centuries ago but once established it led to great profit for Scotland's traders.

New Year in Edinburgh a fantastic Holiday. Short Hogmanay break, hotel or self catering, is great for Parties, Ceilidhs,Fireworks, Concerts, Whisky & the Best of Scotland