La Scottish capital it is not really famous for its cheap prices, but don't think that it is not possible to still enjoy the best sides of Edinburgh. Here are some advice on how to juggle the various attractions without finding yourself with an empty bag!
Three free things:
1. Take a nice walk in Holyrood Park, at the end of the Royal Mile, until you reach Arthur Seat, its highest point, and take your breath away in front of the most beautiful panorama of the city. A half hour uphill walk during which you can enjoy glimpses that prepare for the final show: bring a sandwich for have lunch with a view, sitting on the meadow. To do this walk, prepare yourself with a raincoat or windproof jacket and if you can choose a sunny day.
2. Go to Farmers' Market Saturday morning. Here you can find every typical Scottish product: cheeses, puddings, jams, organic soaps and from farms in the region. At each stall there are free tastings to try even some of the most particular specialties, all with the music of street players in the background. Personal advice: if you have to take the souvenir to mom / grandmother / aunt this is definitely the right place. Not only that, it is also suitable if you want to have a quick breakfast or lunch.
3. Stroll in the immense Royal Botanic Garden. 70 acres of pure greenery, lined with trails and filled with benches to sit and relax on. Even if you are not fond of botany you will be pleasantly surprised by the impressive amount of rare plants and details that this garden houses. (TO payment of the entrance to greenhouses £ 5.)
Three quasi-free things:
1. Stop at a pub on the Royal Mile and drink a glass of whiskey (£ 3/4). To taste a bit of Scotland and chat sitting at the wooden counter, feeling a little at home.
2. Visit i 3 national museums Scots. The Scottish National Gallery, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Portrait Gallery are free. On display there are works of international fame alternating with those of Scottish artists. There are also numerous interesting temporary exhibitions, initiatives and events. (Seeing so much wonder I think at least the £ 3 recommended offer these galleries fully deserve it)
3. Take a bus (£ 3 for two bus tickets) and go to the beach in the late afternoon. Leith, Portobello e Musselburgh, to you the choice. The important thing is to walk on the beach and touch the icy water of the River Forth as it plunges into the North Sea, let yourself be lashed by the strong wind and enjoy the wonder that lies before you.
There is only thespoiled for choice among the numerous possibilities that this city offers, more or less low cost. The luck is that even just walking in the tight Closes or in the public parks you can feel the real Edinburgh.
