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Gay and Lesbian Edinburgh
It's a city that moves. Visitors are constantly streaming through Scotland's capital, and the population of the city swells by roughly one million during the month of August. Festival season, or “Fest “ as it's known to locals, is a time of both great joy and chagrin, as free entertainment reigns supreme but walking down the street takes nearly half an hour. Even when Edinburgh isn't party central, its residents aren't afriad to sing its praises. The city's full of locals with an intense pride for both Scotland and Edinburgh, and you might have to coax information out of them over a “pint and a blether” (Scottish-speak for drink and a chat), as Edinburghers (yes, that's really what they're called) can be skeptical tourists. A majestic city, it's one of those places where you watch the sun go down from the top of a hill and wonder just how you managed to wander into such a spectacular place. However you did it, keep going: Edinburgh was made for it.
Edinburgh's most famous neighborhoods (Old Town, New Town) are easily divisible, as they are separated by a large gully which houses Waverley Station and Princes's Street Gardens. This ravine is bisected ...more
Tourist Office: Visit Scotland Information Centre is the largest tourist information centre in Scotland. The friendly representatives from this Edinburgh branch will help you book accommodations ...more
South Queensferry. Eight miles west of Edinburgh and easily accessible by the #43 bus, the town of South Queensferry lies at the narrowest part of the Firth of Forth, where two bridges—the ...more
Edinburgh becomes the world capital for arts and culture every August during the city's Fringe Festival. The Fringe publishes its own program of activities, available in hard copy from the Fringe office ...more
W.M. Armstong AND Sons Vintage Emporium, 83 Grassmarket (☎ 0131 220 5557; www.armstrongsvintage.co.uk), The largest vintage store in Britain has three physical shops and an online store. Still, if you're ...more
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