Edinburgh
Scottish pipes and kilts, Loch Ness monster! Quaint, cold, windy. Come explore its ancient, mysterious celtic history. Dùn Èideann - do you know Gaelic?
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The Fad Guest-Globetrotter
What is the one place you've travelled to that you would like to feature?
Edinburgh!
Name me five wonderful memories you have of that place
1. Arthur's seat
An arduous climb up arthur's seat, but being repaid by a magnificent view of the entire Edinburgh city.
Both my friend and I set out from the Palace of Holyrood House,
and took the route circling the hills. It was probably the longest and hence most time consuming path, but along the way, you get to see views of Edinburgh far and wide.
If you're the kind who enjoys scenery and is on a budget trip, climbing up Arthur's seat first thing in the morning is a good option, mainly because it is free, takes about 3-4 hours up and down the hill (for the path which I took) and you get to see nice views along the entire way. It definitely helped that the weather was good for outdoor activities.
2. Auld Reekie Tour
Getting a glimpse of Edinburgh's supposedly haunted underground vaults by signing up with the Auld Reekie's ghost tours. (www.auldreekietours.com) I was highly entertained and spooked, mainly because of the underground vaults itself which feels kind of eerie.
To top it off, the guide had an animated way of creating the desired effects for the guests - through kicking stones, grinding with the balls of her feet at appropriate times and variation of tones to describe the history of the underground vaults.
During the tour, you will be given an account of how the vaults were being rediscovered by a medical student, the business activities that took place in the vaults centuries ago, the fire that wiped out Edinburgh city and suffocated (and trapped) many within the vaults, as well as the witches' curse placed in certain vaults. The underground tour cost me 7 pounds, and it was well worth it.
3. People
The friendliness of the Scottish at Edinburgh - I looked kind of lost navigating my way through the city, but one kind Scottish came up to me volunteering to help when he saw the helpless look on face haha! I mean, back in Sg, I see lost tourists all the time around SMU but I'm probably too shy to go up and offer my help.
Scottish are known to be friendly by nature! Strangers sometimes smile at you.
4. Shopping
The great sale taking place around UK at that time (9 Feb)! At Edinburgh, the main shopping streets are Princes Street for the trendy and Royal Mile to catch the older parts of the city adorned with specialized and souvenir shops.
5. Scottish Monument
Witnessing the Scottish Monument at the heart of Edinburgh City - I didn't have time to climb up the monument, but the architecture itself is really unique
What advice would you give to travellers in interested in visiting the city?
For people who are traveling free and easy and new to the city, the first thing you should do is to visit the Tourism Centre at Princes Street when you arrive at Edinburgh. It's probably 5 minutes walk away from the bus station – conveniently located and the staff is very willing to help, offering advice on the best places to visit and to orientate you on your way around city too.
Carry light for the climb up Arthur's seat!
I had no choice because of the little time I had and the hostel I stayed in was way out of the city centre.
Lastly, what is your travel philosophy?
For someone who is unlikely to visit Europe anytime soon, my philosophy is: "splurge it on the attractions!"
Give yourself a Nickname
The Fad Guest-Globetrotter
What is the one place you've travelled to that you would like to feature?
Edinburgh!
Name me five wonderful memories you have of that place
1. Arthur's seat
An arduous climb up arthur's seat, but being repaid by a magnificent view of the entire Edinburgh city.
Both my friend and I set out from the Palace of Holyrood House,
and took the route circling the hills. It was probably the longest and hence most time consuming path, but along the way, you get to see views of Edinburgh far and wide.
If you're the kind who enjoys scenery and is on a budget trip, climbing up Arthur's seat first thing in the morning is a good option, mainly because it is free, takes about 3-4 hours up and down the hill (for the path which I took) and you get to see nice views along the entire way. It definitely helped that the weather was good for outdoor activities.
2. Auld Reekie Tour
Getting a glimpse of Edinburgh's supposedly haunted underground vaults by signing up with the Auld Reekie's ghost tours. (www.auldreekietours.com) I was highly entertained and spooked, mainly because of the underground vaults itself which feels kind of eerie.
To top it off, the guide had an animated way of creating the desired effects for the guests - through kicking stones, grinding with the balls of her feet at appropriate times and variation of tones to describe the history of the underground vaults.
During the tour, you will be given an account of how the vaults were being rediscovered by a medical student, the business activities that took place in the vaults centuries ago, the fire that wiped out Edinburgh city and suffocated (and trapped) many within the vaults, as well as the witches' curse placed in certain vaults. The underground tour cost me 7 pounds, and it was well worth it.
3. People
The friendliness of the Scottish at Edinburgh - I looked kind of lost navigating my way through the city, but one kind Scottish came up to me volunteering to help when he saw the helpless look on face haha! I mean, back in Sg, I see lost tourists all the time around SMU but I'm probably too shy to go up and offer my help.
Scottish are known to be friendly by nature! Strangers sometimes smile at you.
4. Shopping
The great sale taking place around UK at that time (9 Feb)! At Edinburgh, the main shopping streets are Princes Street for the trendy and Royal Mile to catch the older parts of the city adorned with specialized and souvenir shops.
5. Scottish Monument
Witnessing the Scottish Monument at the heart of Edinburgh City - I didn't have time to climb up the monument, but the architecture itself is really unique
What advice would you give to travellers in interested in visiting the city?
For people who are traveling free and easy and new to the city, the first thing you should do is to visit the Tourism Centre at Princes Street when you arrive at Edinburgh. It's probably 5 minutes walk away from the bus station – conveniently located and the staff is very willing to help, offering advice on the best places to visit and to orientate you on your way around city too.
Carry light for the climb up Arthur's seat!
I had no choice because of the little time I had and the hostel I stayed in was way out of the city centre.
Lastly, what is your travel philosophy?
For someone who is unlikely to visit Europe anytime soon, my philosophy is: "splurge it on the attractions!"
- the Fad girl
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