Edinburgh Weekend:- A suggested Itinerary.

For more information, please visit the website www.visitscotland.com or www.edinburgh.org or www.rabbies.com (Tours in Scotland). www.flybe.com (Cheap Flights) www.nationalrail.co.uk (Rail Timetables). Recommended guest house accommodation - http://www.giffordhouseedinburgh.com/

Saturday Morning.
Guided bus tour of Edinburgh: This will give you an overview of the city and will highlight any areas you may wish to visit later in your stay.
Saturday Afternoon.
Edinburgh Castle: You can spend at least 2 hours exploring the Castle and the exhibitions.
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: This is near the entrance to the Castle and well worth a visit. They will even give you a sample at the end of the tour!
Museums & Art Galleries: Edinburgh is a very cultural city and there are many art galleries and museums that are free to enter. They are open all day up to 5.00pm on Saturday, but from 2.00pm until 5.00pm on Sunday.
Saturday Evening.
The Witchery Ghost Walk (www.witcherytours.com/) : This is a fun guided walk of Edinburgh Old Town. Please make sure that you book your ticket in advance at the Edinburgh Tourist Information Centre.
Scottish Evenings: Traditional Scottish food and traditional dancing. Please ask at the Tourist Information Centre for further information.
If you prefer to do something else, Edinburgh has many restaurants, discos and pubs aswell as a very good theatre and other arts centres. Once again, ask at the Tourist Information Centre or at your hotel for further information.
Sunday Morning:
Arthur’s Seat: After your large Scottish breakfast, take a walk to Arthur’s Seat for some spectacular views of Edinburgh. You will walk through Holyrood Park where you can also find Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh.
Sunday Afternoon:
Last minute Shopping and please try to be on time for your train.

If you are spending slightly longer in Edinburgh, it may be worth visiting other parts of Scotland - see http://www.rabbies.com/ (Tours in Scotland).

Edinburgh is a safe city if you avoid certain areas. My advice is for you to stay together as a group at night and to take a taxi to your hotel at night. To get a taxi, you just have to put your hand out to attract the driver’s attention. He will stop if he has a small yellow light above his windscreen. I wish you a pleasant stay in Edinburgh! Please remember to take your Student I.D. Card. Bob.

Try to book rail tickets early and you may be able to save money!