Edinburgh
A volcanic hill, a medieval old town and a Georgian one next door.
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The airport tram runs to St Andrew Square in about 35 minutes, the Airlink 100 bus in 30.
Arthur's Seat is a 45-minute walk from the Royal Mile and the best view in the city, free and unticketed.
Trains reach Glasgow in 50 minutes and the Highlands via Stirling and Perth in under three hours.
Leith has the best food in the city and is 15 minutes from the centre on the tram.
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First entry to the castle, then climb Arthur's Seat late afternoon. Two best views of Edinburgh in one day, one of them free.
The Shore has the city's best kitchens at half the Royal Mile prices, 15 minutes on the tram.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Timed entry is compulsory and popular slots sell out days ahead in summer and during the festivals.
Most of August, with the Fringe, International Festival and Book Festival overlapping. Hogmanay at New Year is the other peak.
It takes 45 to 60 minutes up from Holyrood on a well-worn path. Proper shoes and a windproof layer are all you need.
Two full days for the old and new towns, three if you add a Highlands or coastal day trip.
Very, though it is steep. The old town, new town and Holyrood all sit within a 30-minute walk.
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Photography: Andrew Colin (CC BY 2.0); Enric (CC BY-SA 4.0); Kim Traynor (CC BY-SA 3.0).