Edinburgh and the Lothians - The Rough Guide to Scotland - page 50

THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE

Highlights

1 The Old Town The evocative heart of the
historic city, with its tenements, closes, courtyards,
ghosts and catacombs cheek-by-jowl with many
of Scotland's most important buildings. See p.58
2 Edinburgh Castle Perched on an imposing
volcanic crag, the Castle dominates Scotland's
capital, its ancient battlements protecting the
Crown Jewels. See p.58
3 Scottish Parliament Enric Miralles' quirky yet
thrilling design is a dramatic modern presence
in Holyrood's historic royal precinct. See p.71
4 Holyrood Park Wild moors, rocky crags and
an 800ft-high peak (Arthur's Seat), all slap in the
middle of the city. See p.72

5 Café Royal Circle Bar In a city filled
with fine drinking spots, there are few finer
pubs in which to sample a pint of local
80-shilling beer; order six oysters (once
the city's staple food) to complete the
experience. See p.96
6 The Edinburgh Festival The world's biggest
arts festival transforms the city every August:
bewildering, inspiring, exhausting and endlessly
entertaining. See p.101
7 Rosslyn Chapel This impeccably preserved,
cathedral-like Gothic masterwork boasts some
of the finest examples of medieval stone craft in
the world. See p.108

HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAPS ON P.54 & P.60 61