Your wee guide to Edinburgh 2017 | Page 4

OUR CITY 05 Edinburgh has inspired locals and visitors alike for centuries. The city is bursting with cafes, pubs and clubs. There are museums and art galleries across the city, live music venues, hidden markets and more history than you can possibly imagine. Volcanic foundations frame medieval architecture, while mountains, valleys, lochs and jagged coastline envelop the city. The best part is how easy it is to get both around and out of the city into the countryside. Half an hour on the bus will see you on the edge of the North Sea, or up a craggy hill in the Pentlands. The 640-acre Holyrood Park is in the heart of the city, and half an hour’s hike up extinct volcano Arthur’s Seat will reward you with 360-degree views. Arthur’s Seat