A WALK THROUGH THE CITY OF EDINBURGH |
Posted: November 12, 2019 |
A charming city steeped in antiquity, Scotland’s capital Edinburgh is a playground for creatives, dreamers, intellectuals and students which is well-versed in education and academia, making it the perfect stage for aspiring students. Along with having the cosmopolitan feel to it, the city has an equal blend of both European and Scottish culture in its diverse and safe, cultured and cobbled alleys, with enough student spots and entertainment to pack into your social calendar. 1.Getting around Edinburgh:
While the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is located in a hilly realm, getting around the town is easy with the convenient and well-connected transportation network. With most of the Universities in Edinburgh located reasonably close to the city centre as well as the central city student accommodation, the students could quickly get to the university by foot or by cycling or could even opt the regular bus services. There are numerous options for students to stay in Edinburgh most of them are located at Hyde Park. Apart from this, if you want to venture out to the city’s hot spots or simply want to explore the new city, hop into the city’s tram or go for a comfortable coach journey which connects Edinburgh to the other significant cities in Scotland. And if travelling in public means of transport is a no-no for you, do not worry!
Edinburgh also has the right amount of private transportation options out there for you, including private Taxies and Uber’s. 2. Edinburgh’s Eat Out Spots: The food scene in Edinburgh is as diverse as its population. Right from fine dining to budget-friendly street food to fried mars bars, the city has something or the other to cater as per different tastes. So treat yourself or your friends and family at the wide range of international as well as local eateries which serves plenty of vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian options located all across the city. Some of the top picks among the lot includes:
Also, Edinburgh hosts a few of the prominent food festivals- like the Edinburgh Vegan Festival, Foodies Festival and the Edinburgh Food Festival, which takes place through the year. 3. Shopping spots:
Apart from being famous for its eating and music scenes, the town is also known for its famous shopping streets. For some high-end shopping brands and shops, head out to George Street and Princes Street, which occasionally offers student discounts for the university students. Looking for something more vintage and out-of-the-box? Then you should definitely check out Armstrongs, a local vintage store which offers a variety of retro dresses, cowboy boots, cool denim, something more customizable and antique! Apart from this, the city also has some great second-hand shops options, which have a vast range of quality and affordable items out for sale.
4. Ultimate Bars and Clubs : Loaded with rave vibes and plenty of booze deals; The Bongo Club, Sneaky Pete’s, Cabaret Voltaire, The Liquid Room, and Opium are all best choices for a night free of redundant whistles. Want to enjoy spellbinding live music while drinking your heart out in a cosy environment? Then the Jazz Bar surely has to be your destination. A gem in itself, Sandy Bell’s is an alluring pub which is particularly famous for its traditional Scottish music along with serving an impressive range of real malts and ales. And for someone who likes to dress up, head out to the New Town area and George Street which has the city’s finest clubs including Opal Lounge, Why Not, Lola Lo and Lulu. 5. Free things to do in town:
Getting to do something, that too without spending lavishly is hands down the best feeling of all. And the city of Edinburgh sure has a way to spoil you with a wide variety of choices. A paradise of art, the Scottish National Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modernartis somewhere an art-lover can escape the reality into the artistic world. For someone who is into history, The National Museum of Scotland is a place where novelty, history and anthropology collide 6. Where to Stay: Edinburgh is a tourist as well as a student-friendly town which has a lot of accommodation options spread across the city. So if you are a student at the university or a tourist, do not panic about finding somewhere to live. The city offers a range of PBSA’s as well as short term accommodation options for someone who wishes to stay in the city for a shorter duration. Although the city of Edinburgh is entitled as the most desirable city in the world, there are few neighbourhoods in the city which are particularly famous as the best place to live in which includes Leith, Old Town, City Centre, Lothian Road, Morningside and Mayfield.
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