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Edinburgh's Royal Mile
Edinburgh's Royal Mile
The dramatic Edinburgh Castle
The dramatic Edinburgh Castle

Grand architecture, excellent hotels, seven hundred plus bars, pubs and clubs together with world class musuems and galleries. Little wonder then that Edinburgh remains one of the UK's most popular destinations for a romantic break.

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Making the most of your romantic break

After a leisurely breakfast in bed, make Edinburgh Castle your first stop. Perched atop a craggy hill it dominates the city and heads the Royal Mile, a magnificent boulevard that crosses Edinburgh's old town leading to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official Scottish residence.

It's worth taking your time strolling down the Royal Mile, stopping to explore the churches, museums and historic houses en route.

To literally get under the city's skin take a guided walk through the recently opened subterranean vaults at Real Mary King's Close. Hold each other tight to keep the hibby gibbies at bay.

To keep your hearts pounding book a tour with Black Hart Storytellers for tales of murder, ghosts, gouls and witches. For more mystery travel South of Edinburgh to the romantic and mysterious Rosslyn Chapel.

Should some retail therapy be required, head to Princes Street, Edinburgh's main shopping thoroughfare. Here you'll find Europe's oldest department store, Jenners, which has been trading since 1838, as well as the usual high street shops.

For a more orginal shopping experience go to the cobbled lanes of Cockburn, Victoria and St Mary's Steets, and William Street in the western part of New Town.

It's here that you will find something more interesting to buy your amour as a keepsake of a wonderful romantic break. As the end of the day climb Calton Hill together to watch the sun setting over the city.

From here you will see Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur's Seat, the Firth of Forth, New Town and the full length of Princes Street.

Then back to your romantic hotel to relax and freshen up before hitting the town. There's no shortage of venues. Try Tonic on North Castle Street for a sophisticated cocktail appertif and then on to romantic restaurant for dinner.