Edinburgh attractions and things to do (merged)

Edinburghlass_2

Sorry Twopints, neither did I mean to imply that you implied that it was...

Just really wanted to point out that perhaps the Edinburghpass includes the less popular attractions and also ones that are further out of the centre of Edinburgh where Toozie is staying.

The advice I might add is coming from someone who is off to Florida and who has bought 14 day pass for the Disney parks at a cost of £150 each and I went for the 14 day pass for the very reasons that you stated in that we can go to a park in the morning then return in the evening when, hopefully, it will be cooler

Toozie, there is a Tourist/Accommodation office just opposite the hotel where I think someone said you can find leaflets with vouchers for money off. Plus, don't quote me on this as I never go into town and am seldom on a bus but you can buy a daily ticket for about £2 which lets you on and off buses outwith peak times.

Hey, by the time the end of August comes, we will have filled in your entire days and nights! Anyone up for an Edinburgh meet while Toozie is here??

toozie_2

That'd be great, but when will I fit it in??

Maybe we could meet in the hotel bar at midnight!!

On the other hand, drinks will probably be too expensive!

Right, final decision, no Edinburgh Pass, and I'll try and get 2 for 1 tickets, or money off, for the actual places we want to see and do, won't change my mind now!!

We'll buy a daily bus ticket, the actual parking is sorted, thanks to Edinburghlass.

Ghostly inspired number 1 daughter wants to go to dungeon (I think I might get a discount with my union card there), eat at Franc.... something, and go on a ghost walk, and possibly the Greyfriers (?) churchyard thingy, and we all want to go to the Camera Obscura.

We'll do the open top bus tour on the first day, after dumping the bags, hubby likes to get his bearings in new city-this will help, and we can use the ticket again next morning.

Anyway ta for eveything, will be back when I can think of something else to pick your brains with.

By the way, does everyone talk fast in Scotland????

Edinburghlass_2

Speak fast, the Scots? naw...:D

Just tried to re-read your first post and forgot to mention that the food court under the cinema complex includes a very nice Pizza Hut, we ate there recently after seeing Starlight Express at the Playhouse.

I'm sure in the past we have had tickets from Tesco for the dungeon and I know all locals will pick up anything they find for you, won't you all?

Just discovered the Book Festival finishes the day before you arrive which is a bit of a shame after I read the list of authors appearing that my boss was getting tickets for but then they may not have suited you Plus they cost money and you can find plenty of entertainment for free!

Watch out for a new thread in the Scotland board

maggiesoup

Re-your potential parking problems .... miles too much hassle and bussing it from the airport! You can park at a residential area called Murrayfield (very posh, very big wide roads) and can leave car there free and just walk into town from there. I do it every day, takes about 20 mins. Hope this helps.

noramc

Edinburghlass wrote:

I have just looked to see what attractions are available free on the Edinburghpass and apart from the Witchery Tours/Mercat Tours and the Camera Obscura one it appears though that Toozie may just be picking things to do from the list because they would then be "free" rather than other attractions that will be available to them at the time.

The Castle and Holyrood Palace are not included in the "free" attractions!

Oops!
I rushed through reading the EP site and assumed the castle was on it!
Thanks for the heads up Edinburghlass, will stop rushing in future, esp when trying to give people advice!

Also - to confirm, get a "daysaver" bus ticket, costs £2.30 (maybe £2 at weekends) each, lasts the whole day. Bus journeys cost 80p (£1 if long, but as you're staying in the city centre, prob won't be too many long journeys!) so if you'll get the bus 3 times, it works out cheaper. You buy the ticket on the bus, and the buses here take exact change (and prefer notes over coins!) The buses in Edinburgh are really good (in my opinion!) frequent and plentiful with clearly described routes on the bus stops.

Enjoy your trip!

surfbabe_2

Edinburgh Dungeons Very Good. Not To Scary Lots To Learn

Edinburghlass_2

I mentioned previously in this thread about the chinese restaurant chain Jimmy Chungs, website here. Planned on going there for lunch tomorrow and discovered that there is now one on Waverley Bridge which is just across the road from your hotel Toozie

Its £1 dearer for the lunch at £5.99 but as their lunchtime lasts until 5.00 instead of 3.00, I reckon it will be worth the extra £1 for an all you can eat buffet

Edited to add that everyone is welcome to join the Unofficial MSE Meet in Edinburgh on 1 September, please see my signature for the thread

toozie_2

Thanks Edinburghlass, its 06.56am and I feel the need to go there NOW!
No, honestly, think that'll be evening meal sorted (early) on first night-and even hopefully, the fussy DD1 will find something to take her fancy on the buffet.

toozie_2

http://www.edinburgh-midlothian.co....attractions.htm

The above was posted on the Travel Board by MINMOUSE. I just sent an e-mail with my address details, and 24 hours later, I've got the discount card, with loads of offers available:

THANK YOU MINMOUSE

Special Offers Available With a Midlothian Visitor Card


*

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* = valid all year

*Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World*
0131 663 4932
1 child free with full paying adult +
1 free official Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World guide book
with sticker and colouring book

*The Scottish Mining Museum*
0131 663 7519
Free entry for each child with full paying adult

*Edinburgh Crystal and Caithness Glass*
01968 672244
10% off all Edinburgh Crystal

Historic Scotland
Crichton Castle
01875 320017
2 entry tickets for the price of 1
(From Easter to end of September only)

Arniston House
01875 830515
£1 off entry fee

The Royal Yacht Britannia
0131 555 8800
15% discount off entry tickets excluding August
(Please quote number 9023)

*Our Dynamic Earth*
0131 550 8800
2 entry tickets for the price of 1

*Mercat Tours Ltd*
0131 557 6464
£1 discount off all adult tickets
(Excludes Halloween)



*The Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre*
0131 220 0441
10% discount off entry tickets

*Camera Obscura and World of Illusions*
0131 226 3709
10% discount off entry tickets

*The Cadies & Witchery Tours*
0131 225 6745
£1.50 per person discount off normal prices
(Excludes 28th - 31st October and 24th – 26th December)
Price includes a copy of
Adam Lyal’s Witchery Tales

*The Edinburgh Dungeon*
0131 240 1000
2 children go free

*Auld Reekie’s Tours*
0131 557 4700
£1 discount off all tickets

Edinburgh Zoo
0131 334 9171
1 child free with full paying adult
(October, November and December only)

*The Scottish Seabird Centre*
01620 890202
2 tickets for the price of 1

*Deep Sea World*
01383 411880
10% discount off standard entrance tickets

*The Museum of Flight*
01620 880308
2 adult tickets for the price of 1
(Excludes special event days and entry to the
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*Myerton Motor Museum*
01875 870288
Concession rates for adults
Children ½ price

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01875 342004
Card holders get group discount rates

*The Falkirk Wheel*
08700 500208
Children’s tickets only £2
Excludes boat trips between 11.30am and 3pm
(March 25th – October 25th 2005) and
12 noon – 2pm
(October 26th – 31st December 2005)
(Please quote MVC when pre booking)


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The Midlothian Visitor Card must be quoted when pre booking any of the offers.

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marko4ever25

toozie wrote:

That'd be great, but when will I fit it in??

Maybe we could meet in the hotel bar at midnight!!

On the other hand, drinks will probably be too expensive!

Right, final decision, no Edinburgh Pass, and I'll try and get 2 for 1 tickets, or money off, for the actual places we want to see and do, won't change my mind now!!

We'll buy a daily bus ticket, the actual parking is sorted, thanks to Edinburghlass.

Ghostly inspired number 1 daughter wants to go to dungeon (I think I might get a discount with my union card there), eat at Franc.... something, and go on a ghost walk, and possibly the Greyfriers (?) churchyard thingy, and we all want to go to the Camera Obscura.

We'll do the open top bus tour on the first day, after dumping the bags, hubby likes to get his bearings in new city-this will help, and we can use the ticket again next morning.

Anyway ta for eveything, will be back when I can think of something else to pick your brains with.

By the way, does everyone talk fast in Scotland????

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when is it your going to scotland i can give you 2 for 1 vouchers for edinburgh dungeons! just pm me, being a generous scotsman i'll even post them out to you free! are you coming to the MSE event?