Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Sights in a Day
Start the day with breakfast at
Peter's Yard
(
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)
, then enjoy a leis-
urely stroll through
the Meadows
(
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)
- look to see if there's a crick-
et match in progress - and spend the rest of the morning browsing the exhibits at the
Sur-
geons' Hall Museums
(
Click here
;
pictured left) before sitting down to a lunch of Indian
'tapas' at
Mother India's Cafe
(
Click here
)
.
In the afternoon, take a bus to
Blackford Hill
(
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)
, and spend an hour
or two exploring the walking trails here and in the neighbouring
Hermitage of
Braid
(
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)
, and climb to the summit of the hill for a glorious late-afternoon view
across the city to the castle, the Old Town skyline and Arthur's Seat.
Book well in advance to be sure of a table at
Timberyard
(
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)
, and
check the listings to see if there's a show on at the
Festival Theatre
(
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). If it's a sunny summer evening you might prefer to indulge in outdoor drinks at
Pear
Tree House
(
Click here
)
.
