It's hard to overstate the poetry of Edinburgh. Even when crossing the North Bridge in a screaming gale, fearing you lost your nose five streets ago. It's hard to be grumpy with the magnificent Old Town spread out in front of you, and Arthur's seat rearing up to your left
But if you're in Edinburgh for a while, I highly recommend getting out and driving through some of the countryside. As those who live in Scotland (but not in Edinburgh) like to say occasionally, Edinburgh isn't as Scottish as the rest of the place. So if you really want to get a feel for the soul and history of this porridge-with-salt, haggis-neeps-and-tatties country, you'll need to get out
So have a float around Edinburgh, and soak in the ... this might naff, but really the only word to describe it ... soak in the majesty of it all. Really. Go there. You'll see
Pop up the Royal Mile and drop in on the city's number one tourist attraction - that castle. For a dose of depressing and chilling history I vigorously suggest you take a night tour of Edinburgh's graveyards, which still sometimes have pieces of bone surfacing if it rains too hard. Interesting, and cheaper than a colostomy
For those who're fond of brisk walks and the best views in town, there's Arthur's Seat - an extinct volcano sitting plum in the centre of the city. And for those fond of a drink - welcome to the happiest time in your life
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