Rock Your Layover: Edinburgh

Edinburgh at nightfall
image: creativecommons, Dimitri B on Flickr

Have a layover coming up in Edinburgh? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

We've gathered the following resources - tips, stories and layover ideas - to help you get the most out of your time here.



In a nutshell:	Edinburgh blends ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Watched over by the imposing Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's capital plays host to great shops, restaurants and a throbbing nightlife. Check what's on, just in case you find yourself in town during one of the many city festivals throughout the year.
Free:	Free Edinburgh tour Edinburgh free things to do
Unique:	Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain and the Scottish Borders
Picks:	Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Da Vinci Code Small Group Day Trip Highland Whiskey Experience (tour to Glenturret, home of Famous Grouse)
Shop:	Best of Edinburgh shopping 10 of the best independent shops in Edinburgh
See:	Historic Scotland Historic Pass National Trust for Scotland Discover Sightseeing Pass
Hop:	Hop On Hop Off Bus
Do:	Edinburgh Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Edinburgh
Eat:	Where to Eat and Drink in Edinburgh - Wendy Perrin No Reservations: London and Edinburgh - Anthony Bourdain Cheap eats in Edinburgh - WOW 24 7 Edinburgh's Chocolate Walking Tour Cupcake and Macaron Walking Tour of Edinburgh Whiskey Tasting and Dinner in Edinburgh Eat Walk Edinburgh
Tips:	Edinburgh budget tips - Nomadic Matt 5 pics and tips for Edinburgh Plan your Edinburgh and the Lothians vacation - Fodors
Watch:	Edinburgh Video Guide Rick Steves' Europe: Edinburgh episode
Look:	Pinterest: Edinburgh
Read:	Edinburgh on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:	Edinburgh International Airport (EDI)
Good to know:	You can look up your ancestors at the National Archives of Scotland, 2 Princes St (at Waverley Station). Get connected at the large, independent Mossco Internet Cafe, 18 West Maitland St (near Haymarket Station). Watch out for a few rough areas (e.c. some local pubs).
Tourist info:	Edinburgh Tourist Information

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