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Castle views, layered streets, cosy pubs and a dramatic city centre made for exploring on foot.
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Castle views, layered streets, cosy pubs and a dramatic city centre made for exploring on foot. Edinburgh works as a city break + culture trip with Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.
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- Solo travellers, History lovers, Weekend breaks
- Best months
- Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov
- Typical spend
- Mid Range
- Suggested stay
- 2-3 days
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- Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle
Old Town
Arthur's Seat
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Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov
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Mid Range
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2-3 days
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city break + culture
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