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EXPERIENCE
VIEWTO A KILL
Edinburgh offers all
manner of awesome
vistas. After all, what
other city boasts
an extinct volcano
(Arthur’s Seat, the
tallest of Edinburgh’s
seven hills) within its
limits? Top views of
the cityscape (and
sandy beaches in the
distance) can also
be enjoyed from the
Scott Monument
(
East Princes Street
Gardens
), a gothic
shrine to Sir Walter
Scott. On rainy days,
the 17th-century Royal
Botanic Garden (
rbge.
org.uk
) is a must-visit
thanks to the exotic
flora it contains.
SEE FOOD AND EAT
Edinburgh’s restaurants make a delicious case
for local produce, such as seafood. These
range from traditional eatery Dubh Prais
(
dubhpraisrestaurant.com)
to the Michelin-
starred 21212 (
21212restaurant.co.uk
), which
offers decadent dishes dreamt up by chef
Paul Kitching. He’s not to be confused with
Kitchin (thekitchin.com) in Leith, where chef
Tom produces some of the city’s best cuisine.
STORYTELLING
Scots love to spin a good yarn. Hear great
stories, from Robert Burns and co, well
told at the Scottish Storytelling Centre
(
scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk
), or make a
beeline to Sandy Bell’s bar (
25 Forrest Road; tel
+44 (0)131 225 2751
), where the great Caledonian
poets are brought to life on open-mic nights.