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EDIMBURGH
history
when the Roman arrived, they found a Celtic tribe, they that called Votadini
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1603 - James VI (of Scotland) acceded to the throne od England and paved the way for the union of the two countries (Scotland and England)
1707 - Act of Union, led to the official creation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
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ambitious plans were put forward, to build and entirely New Town in a Neoclassical and Georgian style
was called "Enlightenment" centre, but also the nickname of "Athens of the North"
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Ed. Festival Frige, that the creative festivities on show. draw millions of visitors on the city. (Hogmanay, is associated with New Year's Eve)
tourism resources
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the ROYAL MILE - one "Scots mile" long (1814m). is the historic heart of Ed.
Which connects Ed. Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse (thesovereigns' official residende in Ed.)
is home to several landmarks, shops, restaurants, cafès and pubs
are its tall buildings locally referred to as "land", almost like primitive "skycrapers"
the PALACE of HOLYROODHOUSE - is know as the house of Mary, Queen of Scots.
It is used for Stade ceremonies and official entertainments.
It is open to the public, also the Holyrood Abbey and the remarkable royal garden
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HOLYROOD PARK - adjacent to the Palace. Offers one the best vantage points over the city (Arthur's Seat)
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how to get there
ED. AIRPORT - is the busiest airport in Scotland and the fifth-busisiest in the UK per passenger numbers.
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shopping
busy Princes Streetin Ed. New Town's main throughfare. It offering elegant shops, department stores and several reputable hotels and restaurants on the others
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