Visiting Edinburgh

When you mention Edinburgh to people, it’s often one of those places that they would love to go to and visit.

Whether it is to see the beautiful Edinburgh Castle or to visit the National Museum of Scotland and soak up some of the most beautiful treasures of the world, there is a bit of something for everyone.

Photo from http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk 

If you enjoy a bit of retail therapy, then the Royal Mile is host to many shops and restaurants as well as plenty more places to visit including the Palace of Holyrood and the Scottish Story Telling Center.

For those visiting with children and for animal lovers of all ages, there is Edinburgh Zoo, home to the only Giant Pandas in the UK, as well as monkeys, rhinos, lions and the world-renowned Bundongo trail.

Photo from http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

The zoo is perfectly situated next to the newly refurbished Holiday Inn Edinburgh, this also offers easy access to and from the airport for those who are visiting via the city by plane.

With so much to see and do it’s a great place to make a visit for a weekend  or even longer, whether with children,  as a couple or with friends.

NB: This is a collaborative post.