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Edinburgh
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The history of Edinburgh and Scotland combine at Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish crown
jewels. See the Great Hall, which was completed in 1511 and used as
Scotland's main place of state assembly, take a free guided tour, or
visit National War Museum Scotland - housed in the castle. Other museums include the Prisons of War exhibition which
recalls the conditions of 18th century captives, the rooms of the Royal
Palace and the Regimental Museum of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
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Launched in 1953, the Royal Yacht Britannia proudly served Queen and country for 44 years. During that time Britannia
carried the Queen and the Royal Family on 968 official voyages, from
the remotest regions of the South Seas to the deepest divides of
Antarctica. Britannia is now
permanently moored in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith and visitors
can discover what life on board the ship was like for the Royal Family
and crew.
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The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh was Britain's
first collection devoted solely to 20th century painting and sculpture.
The display space is divided between temporary exhibitions and
selections from the gallery's own holdings, including
Post-Impressionists, Fauves, German Expressionism, Cubism and Pop Art.
There is also a good collection of work by the Scottish Colourists. Facilities include a shop and restaurant.
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The Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town links the castle to Holyrood Palace, and is divided
into four separate streets - Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street and
Canongate. Branching out in a herringbone pattern, are a
series of tightly packed closes and steep lanes entered via archways
know as 'pends.' Great for shops, restaurants and bars, this is one of the Edinburgh's most evocative areas, and one that rewards a bit of detailed exploration!
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The Museum of Scotland tells the story of
Scotland, its people and culture. Collections include nature, art,
culture and science. See
how Scotland was transformed following the Act of Union in 1707, and
explore Scottish society at the time of the Enlightenment. Follow life
in 19th century Scotland as it is shaped by industrial development, and
the consequences of exporting Scottish made products all over the
British Empire and throughout the world.
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Holyrood Park is a unique historic landscape in the heart of Edinburgh,
whose dramatic crags and hills give the city its distinctive skyline. Within the Park is a wealth of history and archaeology spanning thousands of years. As well as its rich cultural heritage, the Park offers walks, solace,
wildlife, volcanic geology and unparalleled vistas of the city from its
many vantage points.
There is an exhibition on the park and its history in Holyrood Lodge Information Centre.
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The Scottish National Portrait Gallery provides a unique visual history
told through the portraits of those who shaped the
country. It explores the lives of Scots who have
inspired and changed the world - royals and rebels, poets and
philosophers, heroes and villains. Exhibitions throughout the year explore people,
artists and heritage, or showcase the work of major portrait
artists and photographers. There's also a shop, and a cafe serving light meals and refreshments.
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Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in
Edinburgh is The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Situated at
the end of the Royal Mile, the Palace is closely
associated with Scotland's turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of
Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567. Successive kings and
queens have made the Palace of Holyroodhouse the premier royal
residence in Scotland. Today, the Palace is the setting for State
ceremonies and official entertaining.
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Our Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet's past,
present and future, with interactive exhibits and technology. Travel from frozen tundra to the ocean floor, feel the heat of a tropical rain forest and witness the Big Bang! Take a helicopter flight across Scotland’s landscape, come face
to face with a dinosaur and go time travelling into our distant and
unknown future. Facilities include the Natural Selection Gift Shop, the Food Chain Cafe and the Ocean Commotion Soft Play Area.
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Founded as a bar and restaurant in 1817, the Cafe Royal Circle Bar
moved to its present premises in the heyday of Victorian building. An
ornate bar with leather seats offers a carefully chosen menu. In
the restaurant there is fresh fish, shellfish and game, served amidst
highly decorative surroundings featuring exotic plasterwork, mahogany
panelling and the famed Doulton Murals. A typical dish could be collops
of wild Highland venison with a bitter chocolate and red wine jus.
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