Last weekend, a group of us visited Edinburgh. It is definitely a must-see while in the United Kingdom. It is a city of two halves- Old Town and New Town. Old Town is like something out of a storybook with amazing, old buildings including Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop Old Town. Among other things, the Castle houses the Crown Jewels of Scotland (which are older than those housed at the Tower of London). The Castle is also home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, a military festival that runs through the month of August and is designed to show off the skills of Scotland’s troops.
Edinburgh Castle is just one of many things that you can explore while in this exciting city. The National Museum of Scotland is also a must-see! It traces Scotland’s history from the formation of the land up to the present day After visiting the museum you can head down the street to The Elephant House, the café where J.K. Rowling began writing the Harry Potter books. As a tribute, fans have begun writing quotes from the books on the walls of the loo! A final must-see destination in Edinburgh is Arthur’s Seat. Arthur’s Seat is an inactive volcano that offers great views of Edinburgh. The hike up is beautiful as the land boasts wild flowers and tall grasses. It was definitely the highlight of our trip!
Edinburgh is a wonderful city and we barely scratched the surface during the two days we were there. It is a great weekend destination while in London especially because it is easy to get to by train or bus and there are plenty of good, inexpensive hostels in the city. In fact, the journey itself is part of the fun as it takes you through English and Scottish countryside, which is absolutely beautiful! If you haven’t been, you must put Edinburgh on your list of places to visit!
Helpful English Hint of the Post: If you do go to Edinburgh, remember: don't pronounce the 'gh' like you would in 'Pittsburgh'. In a lowlands Scottish accent, it's almost 'Edinborough'.
*Cheers to Rachel Malinowski for her contribution of this post.
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