Edinburgh

Highlights

Best Western hotels in Edinburgh are within easy reach of Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

Edinburgh Attractions

Choose one of Best Western's hotels in Edinburgh city centre for easy access to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Wander the wynds (alleys) for gifts and shop for designer fashion on George Street. Catch a concert at the brand new Picture House or peruse Picasso paintings at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Take in the city views from Arthur's Seat and head back to the Old Town for a dram of fine Scotch whisky.

Fame and Fortune in Edinburgh

Some of Edinburgh's famous sons (and daughters) include Harry Potter creator J K Rowling, 007 Sean Connery, philosopher David Hume and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Edinburgh Facts

Burke and Hare became notorious for providing bodies of dubious origin to the anatomy department of Edinburgh's medical school in the 18th century.

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