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Things to do in Edinburgh

Sightseeing

Edinburgh Zoo

Founded in 1913 by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo is one of the most significant zoos in Europe. It is Scotland's most...

Mary King's Close

Before the New Town was built, in the late 18th century, almost everyone in Edinburgh lived in "closes" - steep, narrow streets built on the...


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Shopping

When it comes to shopping, Edinburgh has it all from department stores to friendly little boutiques.

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Events

April
09
Edinburgh International Science Festival

To disprove the notion that science is not fun, this two-week festival of science covers most things from big bang to body language in an...

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April
30
Beltane Fire Festival

Before the Romans divided the seasons into a calendar of 12 months, the Celtic year was marked by four Quarter Days: Beltane, Lughnasadh ('Luna-sa...

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