Make the most of your visit to Edinburgh with some unmissable city highlights:

1.) Architecture
The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. A stroll through the city's streets show Edinburgh's timeless elegance, steeped in fascinating history. From the dominating castle at the heart of the city to the new Scottish Parliament building, inspiration, creativity and vibrancy are in the air everywhere in Edinburgh.
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2.) City Tour
Let the professionals guide you around the city, choose from an open top bus, a walking or cycling tour or an atmospheric ghost tour of the Old Town. All city bus tours leave from Waverley Bridge and you can buy a hop-on, hop-off ticket which will last you 24 hours. Ghost tours are generally concentrated around the Old Town. Tickets can be bought directly or at the Tourist Information Centre on top of Waverley Mall, at 3 Princes Street.
www.edinburghtour.com

3.) Museums & Galleries
Edinburgh's world-ranking museums and galleries tell the story of a fascinating past mixed with contemporary exhibitions. Choose from national collections and international blockbusters to more intimate spaces and exhibits. Home to Scotland's five National Galleries and Scotland's National Museum, there's a number of events and exhibitions to choose from year round.
www.nationalgalleries.org
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4.) Shopping
Whatever you're after, Edinburgh has something to suit. From the High Street favourites of Princes Street, funky boutiques of the West End and designer chic of the New Town, you'll be spoilt for choice. Edinburgh is home to Scotland's only Harvey Nichols store which sits next to Edinburgh's designer boulevard, Multrees Walk. From Louis Vuitton and Armani to G-Star Raw and Replay, the choice is yours. If unique one-offs are your thing, why not check out local legend WM Armstrongs & Son in the Grassmarket, packed with vintage gowns and retro gems.
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5.) Eating & Drinking
Rooftop restaurants and basement bars make eating and drinking in style an essential part of anyone's visit. Take your pick from contemporary style bars and restaurants to more traditional, cosy eateries. When it comes to restaurants, you'll be spoilt for choice. Edinburgh is said to have more restaurants per head of population than anywhere else in the UK and every taste is catered for in abundance. For stylish drinking, head to George Street where style bars and cocktails are the order of the day. For a more traditional tipple, head to the Old Town for pubs with their own unique story.
www.eatscotland.com