Jazz Aficionados Ready For 2009 Edinburgh Jazz Festival

The Edinburgh Jazz Festival has been a vital part of the cultural and artistic climate of Edinburgh for 31 years. Each year, jazz and blues enthusiasts travel to Edinburgh to enjoy incredible music at no cost. The atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and enthusiastic with people coming from around the world for good times and a [...]

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Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Stockbridge is a small region in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally an independent village, it became part of Edinburgh as Edinburgh expands. It’s name comes from the construction of a “stock bridge,” namely a wooden bridge designed solely for foot traffic which was built in the center of the village in 1801 across the [...]

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Edinburgh Airport

At once a modern, bustling travel hub and an historical place of interest, Edinburg Airport is the most utilized airport in Scotland and seventh busiest in the United Kingdom. Located in Turnhouse, a populous suburb of Edinburgh, the airport saw over 9 million travelers pass through its gates in 2008. With major renovations in the [...]

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Edinburgh Taxis Second Best

Edinburgh’s taxi drivers have been praised in a poll by hotels.com as being the second best in the world at driving. As well as being the second best at driving, they have been rated fifth equal in terms of friendliness. Our taxi drivers have unfortunately not made the top 5 for any other category, but [...]

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15 Famous Actors From Edinburgh

Scotland has given rise to many famous people that have become notable in arts, literature, sciences or architecture, but little know that such a small country is home to a bunch of great actors known for their notoriety. And just to narrow things down, how about knowing which famous actors have something to do with [...]

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The Stunning Edinburgh Castle – A First Glance

A majestic landmark that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and powders the air with its long and colorful heritage, Edinburgh Castle is one of the most renowned buildings from Scotland and one of the most visited ancient monuments in Britain. It’s a powerful national symbol (part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site) [...]

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Edinburgh, One of the Most Vibrant Cities in Europe

A unique combination of heritage, colour and culture, the city of Edinburgh is the showcase capital of Scotland. One of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe, Edinburgh manages to charm even the pickiest with its wonderful Georgian and Victorian architecture and a bunch of winding medieval streets to wander about. Situated close to [...]

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