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Edinburgh Tourist Attractions
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Edinburgh is home to a diverse selection of tourist attractions that encapsulate the city’s past, present, geography, landscapes, art, sport and leisure. Knowing where to start exploring Edinburgh’s endless list of tourist attractions always proves to be a difficult feat for visitors each time.
Why not explore the wonders of light and optical illusions at Camera Obscura at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This engaging Toursit Attraction allows visitors to interact with a specacular array of vision images ranging from 3D cityscapes of Edinburgh's splendid Victorian and Georgian architecture to live viewcams. Many enjoy the breathtaking views from the roof top terrace and marvel at the 3D hologram display in the Light Fantastic exhibtion space and mush more.
At the opposite end of the Royal Mile near Holyrood House and and The Scottish Parliament, The Dynamic Earth is undoubtedly one of the most striking and captivating attractions to have opened in Edinburgh over the last few years. Dynamic Earth allows visitors to discover the biodiversity and extremes of our planet, featuring Equatorial rainstorms, erupting volcanos and retreating glaciers.
Edinburgh is home to an abundance of open spaces, allowing people to escape from the hustle and bustle and to simply unwind in natural and peaceful surroundings. The city's hidden natural treasure, The Water of Leith, is a popular spot for walkers and features a Visitor Centre with an interactive display on the river's heritage and wildlife.
For wildlife enthusiasts, come and explore the amazing diversity of creatures at Edinburgh Zoo, home to more than 1,000 animals from minute Poison Arrow Frogs to Amur Tigers and Majestic White Rhinos. Featuring the world's largest penguin pool, there is something for everyone at this wildlife oasis in the west of Edinburgh. The Zoo is proud of its logstanding devotion to conservation of endangered species and is one of Europe's finest zoological parks.
No visit to Scotland's capital is complete without experiencing Edinburgh Castle, towering majestically above Princes Street Gardens on a steep rock-faced cliff. The Castle is undoubtedly Edinburgh's most distinctive and most visited attractions, drawing in one million visitors annually. Edinburgh Castle is not only a place of historical interest. This remarkable fortress offers spectacular panoramic vistas across the city to the Forth of Forth and beyond. There is a wealth of attractions to see within the confines of the castle, including a sparkling collection of armour and artillery, The Royal Apartments, The Crown and Sword of State and not forgetting the famous One O'Clock Gun that is fired at 1.00pm precisely everyday except Sunday. The Edinburgh Castle experience is a must see visitor attraction, rivalling other world heritage sites such as the The Tower of London.
| Camera Obscura and The World of Illusions in Castlehill Castlehill, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2ND Tel: 0131 226 3709 Open: July and August, 09.30 - 19.30 September and October, 09.30 - 18.00 November - March, 10.00 - 17.00 April - June, 09.30 - 18.00 |
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| Edinburgh Castle Castle Hill, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2NG Tel: 0131 225 9846 Open: March 2005 to October 2005 Monday - Sunday, 9.30am - 6.00pm November 2005 to March 2006 Monday - Sunday, 9.30am - 5.00pm |
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Edinburgh Zoo Murrayfield, City of Edinburgh, EH12 6TS Tel: 0131 334 9171 Open: April-September, Daily 9.00am - 6.00pm October and March, Daily 9.00am - 5.00pm November-February, Daily 9.00am - 4:30pm |
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Loch Ness Discovery Centre 1A Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 1RE Tel: 0131 225 2290 Open: April - June 09:00 - 20:00 July & August 09:00 - 22:00 Sept & October 09:00 - 20:00 Nov to March 10.00 - 1700 |
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| Movies N Motors Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Newbridge, City of Edinburgh, EH28 8NB Tel: 0131 333 1117 |
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| National Monument Calton Hill, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 556 2716 Open: Apr - Sep: Mon 1pm - 6pm Tue - Sat 10am - 6pm Oct - Mar: Mon - Sat 10am - 3pm |
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| Nelson Monument Calton Hill, City of Edinburgh, EH7 5AA Tel: 0131 556 2716 Open:Apr to Sep: Mon 1pm - 6pm; Tue to Sat 10am - 6pm Oct to Mar: Mon to Sat 10am - 3pm |
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Our Dynamic Earth Holyrood Road, City of Edinburgh, EH8 8AS Tel: 0131 550 7800 Open: Nov - Mar, Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm Apr - Oct, Daily 10am - 5pm |
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Royal Observatory Visitor Centre Blackford HIll Edinburgh Tel: 0131 668 8404 |
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Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2NE Tel: 0131 220 0441 Open: May - Sept, Daily 9.30am to 6.30pm Oct - Apr, Daily 10am - 6pm |
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| Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens City of Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ Tel: 0131-529-4068 Open: 1 Apr - 30 Sept Mon - Sat, 9am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 6pm 1 Oct - 31 Mar, Mon - Sat 9am - 3pm, Sun 10am - 3pm |
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| Scottish Rugby (Murrayfield Stadium Tours) Murrayfield, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ Tel: 0131 346 5044 Open: Mon - Fri 11am & 2.30pm Weekends and Public Holidays by Appointment |
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| The Palace Of Holyrood House Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AE Tel: 0131 556 5100 Open: 1 Apr - 31 Oct, Daily 09:30 - 18:00 1 Nov - 31 Mar, Daily 09:30 - 16:30 |
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| The People's Story Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, City of Edinburgh, EH8 8BN Tel: 0131 529 4057 |
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| The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal, Leith, City of Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ Tel: 0131 555 5566 Open: Nov - Feb, Daily 10am - 3.30pm Mar - Oct, Daily 9.30am - 4.30pm |
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| The Scottish Parliament Holyrood Road, City of Edinburgh, EH99 1SP Tel: 0131 348 5200 or 0845 278 1999 Open: Apr to Oct, Mon - Fri 10.00 to 18.00 Nov to Mar 10.00 to 16.00 Weekends All year 10.00 to 16.00 |
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