First Visit to Edinburgh : What's best to see

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Our daughter (29)and her partner are having a weekend in Edinburgh early in November and have asked me about places of interest.
I thought it best to ask here as it's been a long time since I've visited that beautiful city.
They will be staying in a city centre hotel and are travelling there by train
thanks for any advice
I thought it best to ask here as it's been a long time since I've visited that beautiful city.
They will be staying in a city centre hotel and are travelling there by train
thanks for any advice
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National Museum of Scotland. A mash of the Science Museum, V&A, Natural History Museum all in one and its free.
Arthurs Seat is worth the walk up if the weather is good.
Walk up the Royal Mile, it is solid with tourist tat but with Holyrood at the bottom and the Castle at the top it is a must do.
And maybe an underground city tour.
have a look here https://edinburgh.org/
Saying that, places like The Dome in the city centre already have their Christmas decorations-up and are quite spectacular!
Most of the top/most fashionable Cocktail Bars etc are in the George St area and in the streets opposite the Playhouse at the head of Leith Walk, whilst the Grassmarket/Cowgate is more the place for traditional pubs, clubs and live music.
Remember that facemarks are still required for indoor places/circulation in pubs/restaurants etc and that proof of vaccination will be needed for anywhere open after midnight - and they are allowed to check your status earlier-on in the evening and chuck you out if you don't have it!
But the best thing to see is the number of people keep everyone safe by wearing masks.