Edinburgh Castle<\/p><\/div>\n

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• Castlehill<\/strong> | The oldest part of Edinburgh is Castlehill, located on the upper side of the Royal Mile. The wide cobblestoned street leads right up to the castle, between shops selling woolen scarves and bag pipers dressed in tartan.<\/li>\n
• Edinburgh Castle<\/strong> | The Castle is one of\u00a0Edinburgh’s\u00a0most popular sites, if you are interested in touring the grounds and taking a peek at Scotland’s crown jewels, get there for 9:30 when it opens, or the bell ringing at 1:00pm. Even just walking right up to the castle along the Royal Mile, and crossing the draw bridge is a great way to experience the city.<\/li>\n
• Arthur’s seat<\/strong> | Hiking up to Arthur’s seat will give you panoramic views, especially during sunrise.<\/li>\n
• National Monument<\/strong> | This is Scotland’s\u00a0monument to fallen soldiers, set high on Calton Hill with great views and greek inspired structures.<\/li>\n
• Victoria Street<\/strong> | A colourful and highly\u00a0photographed street with interesting shops in the historic Old Town.<\/li>\n
• Scott Monument | <\/strong>A striking\u00a0Victorian Gothic monument, found in the Princes Street Garden. Climb up the narrow curved stairs in the tower for great views of the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
  

  Castlehill<\/p><\/div>\n

  

  The view of the Edinburgh Castle, Balmoral clock tower, and Scott Monument from the National Monument hill.<\/p><\/div>\n

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  Vegetarian Eats & Drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Start your day with breakfast at Urban Angle,<\/strong><\/em> a small organic cafe, or Valvona Crolla<\/strong><\/em> for yummy italian\u00a0pastries.<\/li>\n
  • We came across\u00a0Sandy Bell\u2019s<\/strong><\/em> while we were walking down Candlemaker Row, and stayed for the friendly vibe and selection of beers and ciders on tap. The Scottish folk band that was playing made the whole experience.<\/li>\n
  • For a tasty treat visit The Baked Potato Shop <\/strong><\/em>in Old Edinburgh serving vegetarian baked potatoes, soups and salads.<\/li>\n
  • Hula juice bar and gallery<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>is a good stop to get your vitamins for the day.<\/li>\n
  • For an excellent plant-based dinner visit\u00a0David Bann <\/strong><\/em>and enjoy\u00a0innovative vegetarian and vegan dining.<\/li>\n
  • Great for picnics, I.J Mellis Cheesemonger<\/strong> <\/em>is a small shop on Victoria Street with a wide array of\u00a0Scottish\u00a0Cheeses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    

    I.J Mellis Cheesemonger<\/p><\/div>\n

    

    Sandy Bell’s<\/p><\/div>\n

    Stay:
    \n<\/strong>The Glass House
    \n<\/a><\/strong>Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Glass house is a beautiful boutique hotel built up from an old church, with an outdoor rooftop garden and exclusive whisky tasting experiences.\u00a0The Sheraton Grand Hotel has nice castle view rooms, and the One Spa<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>is incredible, offering eight stages of hot saunas,\u00a0rain showers, and\u00a0indoor and outdoor pools. With this blissful treatment you’ll be fully relaxed and ready for your holiday!<\/p>\n