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.
GRASSMARKET
OLD TOWN. This area is historically renowned for its seedy history.
It was once the location of the city gallows. In 1736, this
was the spot in which Captain Porteous was lynched. Fortunately
today, visitors will not be able to witness hangings or lynchings.
Part of the city's past can be seen by the bits of the Flodden
Wall remaining from the 16th century and the Telfer's Wall from
the 17th century. This Area is possibly one of the most exciting
parts of Edinburgh for shopping and
eating out. Tucked away behind the Castle, and within easy walking
distance from Princes Street, the area offers an intriguing mix of
shops, restaurants, coffee-houses and pubs, catering for most budgets
and preferences.
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.
