Lonely Planet Edinburgh

by Wilson, Neil; Smallman, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781864503784
• ISBN10: 1864503785
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Table of Contents

The Authors	p. 4
This Book	p. 5
Foreword	p. 6
Introduction	p. 9
Facts About Edinburgh	p. 10
History	p. 10
Geography and Geology	p. 17
Climate	p. 17
Ecology and Environment	p. 18
Government and Politics	p. 18
Economy	p. 20
Population and People	p. 20
Arts	p. 20
Science and Philosophy	p. 26
Society and Conduct	p. 27
Language	p. 28
Facts for the Visitor	p. 29
When to Go	p. 29
Orientation	p. 29
Maps	p. 30
Tourist Offices	p. 31
Travel Agencies	p. 31
Visas and Documents	p. 32
Embassies and Consulates	p. 34
Customs	p. 35
Money	p. 35
Post and Communications	p. 38
Digital Resources	p. 40
Books	p. 41
Films	p. 42
Newspapers and Magazines	p. 42
Radio and TV	p. 43
Video Systems	p. 43
Photography and Video	p. 43
Time	p. 44
Electricity	p. 44
Weights and Measures	p. 44
Laundry	p. 44
Toilets	p. 44
Left Luggage	p. 45
Health	p. 45
Women Travellers	p. 46
Gay and Lesbian Travellers	p. 46
Disabled Travellers	p. 47
Senior Travellers	p. 47
Edinburgh for Children	p. 47
Useful Organisations	p. 48
Libraries	p. 48
Universities	p. 49
Cultural Centres	p. 49
Dangers and Annoyances	p. 49
Emergencies	p. 50
Legal Matters	p. 50
Business Hours	p. 50
Public Holidays and Special Events	p. 50
Doing Business	p. 51
Work	p. 52
Getting There and Away	p. 53
Air	p. 53
Bus	p. 58
Train	p. 59
Car and Motorcycle	p. 60
Bicycle	p. 61
Hitching	p. 61
Boat	p. 61
Organised Tours	p. 61
Getting Around	p. 63
The Airport	p. 63
To/From the Airport	p. 63
Bus	p. 63
Train	p. 63
Car and Motorcycle	p. 64
Taxi	p. 65
Bicycle	p. 65
Organised Tours	p. 65
Things to See and Do	p. 68
Suggested Itineraries	p. 68
Old Town	p. 68
Edinburgh Castle	p. 68
The Royal Mile	p. 71
Holyrood	p. 76
North of the Royal Mile	p. 78
South of the Royal Mile	p. 79
New Town	p. 81
Princes St	p. 82
George St	p. 83
Calton Hill	p. 84
Edinburgh's Villages	p. 85
Dean Village	p. 87
Leith	p. 88
Newhaven	p. 90
Stockbridge	p. 90
Swanston	p. 90
Greater Edinburgh	p. 91
Royal Botanic Garden	p. 91
Edinburgh Zoo	p. 91
Blackford Hill	p. 91
Portobello	p. 91
Roslin	p. 91
South Queensferry	p. 92
Water of Leith	p. 93
Activities	p. 93
Courses	p. 95
Walking Tours	p. 96
Old Town	p. 96
New Town to Stockbridge	p. 97
Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat	p. 98
Cramond to Queensferry	p. 99
Places to Stay	p. 100
Budget	p. 100
Mid-Range	p. 103
Top End	p. 107
Self-Catering	p. 108
Long-Term Rentals	p. 109
Places to Eat	p. 110
Food	p. 110
Drinks	p. 112
Budget	p. 113
Mid-Range	p. 118
Top End	p. 123
Vegetarian	p. 125
Entertainment	p. 126
Pubs and Bars	p. 126
Pre-Club Bars	p. 133
Clubs	p. 133
Discos	p. 134
Gay and Lesbian Venues	p. 134
Rock, Blues and Pop	p. 135
Jazz	p. 136
Folk	p. 136
Cinemas	p. 137
Classical Music, Opera and Ballet	p. 137
Theatre, Musicals and Comedy	p. 138
Spectator Sports	p. 138
Shopping	p. 139
Art and Antiques	p. 139
Books and Maps	p. 139
Cashmere and Wool	p. 140
Crafts and Souvenirs	p. 140
Department Stores	p. 140
Fashion	p. 140
Food and Drink	p. 141
Jewellery	p. 141
Music	p. 141
Outdoor	p. 142
Tartan, Kilts and Bagpipes	p. 142
Toys, Games and Other Stuff	p. 142
Where to Shop	p. 143
Excursions	p. 144
Glasgow	p. 145
Linlithgow	p. 150
Dunfermline	p. 151
St Andrews	p. 153
Scottish Mining Museum	p. 156
Haddington and Around	p. 156
North Berwick and Around	p. 157
Dunbar	p. 157
Peebles and Around	p. 158
Melrose	p. 159
Around Melrose	p. 159
Glossary	p. 161
Index	p. 172
Map Section	p. 177
Map Legend
Metric Conversion
Excursions
Glasgow	p. 145
St Andrews	p. 154
Colour Maps
Excursions	p. 177
Greater Edinburgh	p. 178
Map 2	p. 180
Map 3	p. 182
Map 4	p. 184
Map 5	p. 186
Map 6	p. 188
Edinburgh Castle	p. 190
Central Edinburgh	p. 191
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