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Edinburgh Castle on its rock above the trees of West Princes Street Gardens

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Edinburgh’s readers’ forum: plan the festivals, ask about the closes and the hills, and swap tips on whisky bars, day trips and where to stay.

Ask a local

Planning a visit? Ask anything, from which close to explore to the best way up Arthur’s Seat.

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Food & drink

Leith’s starred tables, Stockbridge’s bistros, afternoon tea and the whisky bars.

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Restaurants   Bars

Festivals & culture

The International Festival, the Fringe, the Tattoo, Hogmanay and the galleries.

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Sights   Arts & Culture

Getting around

The tram, the buses, Waverley’s trains and the Sleeper. Please keep it practical.

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Getting around   Edinburgh essentials

Travellers’ tips

Just back from Edinburgh? Share the places you loved and what you’d tell a first-timer.

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