Edinburgh Pass, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyroodhouse, North Bridge, Scott Monument, St Giles' Cathedral, Mary King's Close, Gladstone's Land, Zoo, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Old Calton Burial Ground, Scottish Parliame
Airport - Edinburgh International Airport (EDI), is situated some 10 miles west of the city. The airport offers a wide range of domestic and international flights to Europe and North America. Many visitors to the city arrive via a connecting flight from London, the UK's main international hub. Shopping - Princes Street, north of the castle, is the main shopping street in Edinburgh. It runs through the middle of the city from the train station to Lothian Road. It contains large chain stores such as HMV for music, Topshop and H&M for clothes, tourist oriented shops, and department stores. There are many more upmarket shops, restaurants and bars on George Street which runs parallel to Princes Street. Cockburn Street (pronounced "co-burn") in the Old Town has many small alternative shops selling music, novelty toys, underground clothing, body piercings and spiritual items.
Whisky Tours (Edinburgh) - Whisky ToursUsquebaugh - meaning the Water of Life - is the Gaelic word for Whisky, known the world over as Scotland's national drink - It has been distilled in Scotland for centuries, some people believing that it was introduced from Ireland by the missionary monks in the 6th century. It may well have evolved, however, as a means of using up barley which would otherwise have rotted after a wet harvest.
City Tours - Edinburgh and Glasgow (Edinburgh) - Discover the delights of Scotland¹s famous cities. Our half or whole day tour of Edinburgh can include:- Edinburgh's dramatic Castle perched on its volcanic rock- Princes Street, one of the most beautiful streets in the world- Scotland's internationally renowned but controversial new Parliament building- Holyrood Palace, the Queen¹s official residence in Scotland and formerly the favourite home of Mary, Queen of Scots- The magnificent Royal Yacht, Britannia, which is now permanently berthed in Leith, the port of Edinburgh, having dropped anchor in most ports of the world- The contrast between the cramped, medieval Old Town, with its winding passages and cobbled streets and the elegant Georgian architecture of Edinburgh's New Town both World Heritage Sites.
Guide in Edinburgh. Craig McCall Flynn - Experience a truly unique private guided driver tour of Scotland with local Scottish tour guide, Craig McCall Flynn BA(Hons). Personal Scottish tours from 1 to 30 days for singles, couples, families or groups up to 8 people.
Guide in Edinburgh. Touring Scotland - I am a fully qualified "Blue Badge" driver guide, and specialise in private, tailor-made escorted tours for discerning visitors. I provide comfortable, spacious people carriers which are air-conditioned and seat up to six passengers but I can organise tours for larger groups if required.
I am a fully qualified "Blue Badge" driver guide, and specialise in private, tailor-made escorted tours for discerning visitors. I do half-day, full-day and extended tours in English and/or French and can arrange accommodation - I have a comprehensive list of providers, from charming bed and breakfasts to 5-star hotels.