We've selected the top 25 sights and experiences so you can be sure that you won't miss the best of them. There are also recommendations for fantastic shops, restaurants, hotels, activities and entertainment venues. And because time is so important, we've given a planned itinerary for a short stay t[...]
A guide to more than 100 of the curious and interesting corners of Edinburgh, "Curious Edinburgh" explores the hidden treasures of Scotland's capital city and unlocks the forgotten meaning of landmarks that have become familiar. It tells the reader how to find and understand the city's nooks and cra[...]
Located a short distance from Edinburgh's Princes Street, the castellated design of Calton Hill Prison was often mistaken by 19th-century visitors to the city for Edinburgh Castle. Occupying a prominent site on the rocky slope of Calton Hill, the then largest jail in Scotland was constructed to repl[...]
Charting the development of Edinburgh airport, this illustrated record begins with the history of RAF Turnhouse, as the airport used to be an RAF base and became an airport by default after the war. It emphasises the search for a municipal airport in the 1930s and the factions for and against this p[...]
Edinburgh's history spans hundreds of years and with such a long, rich, gruesome and incredible past it is no surprise that Scotland's capital city boasts an array of paranormal activity. Both ancient and modern, Edinburgh is a city of contrasts. Beneath its cosmopolitan veneer lies an extensive wor[...]
Edinburgh enjoys a long and impressive literary heritage and can claim connections with some of the world's most famous writers. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott were all natives of the city, while Robert Burns, Charles Dickens, J.M. Barrie and Samuel Johnson were [...]
Did you know? * Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade * Edinburgh is UNESCO's first City of literature and its old and new towns are a World Heritage Site. * Edinburgh is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in Europe and is home to the Mackenzie Poltergeist,[...]
A journey to one of Scotland's most historic and beautiful cities captures the unique character, landmarks, and traditions of Edinburgh, in a new edition of the colorful travelogue, first published in 1961.[...]
Themed around Scotland's military regiments the book takes a look behind the scenes during preparations, conveying a unique perspective of the main event and captures the emotions and friendships developed after the performance.[...]
Volume 5 of this collections contains: Henry David Thoreau - Walking; Thomas Troward - The Creative Process in the Individual, The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science, The Law and the Word and The Hidden Power; Wallace Wattles - The Science of Being Great, The Science of Being Well, The Science of [...]
Title: The Scottish Tourist's Picturesque Guide to Edinburgh and environs ... illustrated with ... plan of the city, maps, ... and ... views.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest resear[...]
This successful book, now in its third edition, continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine. Since the publication of the second edition there has been considerable expansion in the application of veterinary epidemiology: more quantitative me[...]
"The DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide Edinburgh" will lead you straight to the best attractions in this lively city. It's fully illustrated, with coverage of all the major areas and attractions in Edinburgh; from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park. Providing comprehensive area-by-a[...]