Edinburgh may be renowned for its architecture and wild weather but the city also has a number of sp

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the home of the Scottish Parliament, some outstanding historical buildings, and a lively cultural and social life. An inspiration for many writers, the city s history has its dark corners and mysteries which only add to its gothic allure. However Edinburgh is also famous for its New Year celebrations or 'Hogmanay' as it is locally known, which is known for its traditional ceilidhs and huge street party. So what better way to usher in the New Year than celebrating with friends in the Scottish capital.
During the rest of the year, Edinburgh's cultural attractions centre on the annual Edinburgh Festival, which takes place each August. This is one of the world s premier arts gatherings, with a huge range of mainstream and fringe events taking place. As well as this annual shindig, however, there are many other cultural attractions here. The National Galleries of Scotland provide a range of great artworks, including pieces by Picasso and Monet. The Festival Theatre is just one of the great performance venues in Edinburgh, and the Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera perform there regularly.
calgary hotel specials As well as these famous historical sites, there is always calgary hotel specials a view from the city of the iconic Edinburgh Castle. This fortress, which sits astride an extinct volcano, is the home of a moving tribute to Scotland s war dead, and was also the birthplace of King James VI of Scotland, who later became James I of England too. The National Museum calgary hotel specials of Scotland offers a comprehensive account of the nation s past, with some superb exhibits, covering Scottish wildlife and natural calgary hotel specials history, to the Industrial Revolution and the Wars of Independence. Check out the hotels in Edinburgh there is a great variety to choose from, with visitors able to stay in city centre luxury or more homely bed and breakfast accommodation on the outskirts of Scotland s capital.
Sports fans can also find plenty to enjoy here. There are two SPFL professional soccer teams in Edinburgh, with Hibernian, from Leith, playing in green. Their city rivals, Heart of Midlothian, wear maroon, and the derby clashes between calgary hotel specials the two sides are awaited eagerly by locals each season. Murrayfield Stadium is the home of the Scotland Rugby Union team, and international matches held here draw big crowds each year, many of them drawn by the host of other attractions in the city.
Edinburgh may be renowned for its architecture and wild weather but the city also has a number of spas that regularly offer deals should you be in more of a mood to relax. There are also great golf courses around, at which you can play a few rounds. St Andrews, the home of golf, is just across the Firth of Forth in Fife, and city courses such as Braid Hills and Duddingston are also well worth a visit.
There are excellent transport links to the rest of Scotland, and the UK, with the English border only a relatively short drive away. Edinburgh Waverley, named after a series calgary hotel specials of novels by Sir Walter Scott, is the city s main station, and it enjoys fast links to Glasgow and London. Edinburgh residents can also commute simply to Fife and the Scottish Borders region.