Top Ten Edinburgh Freebies: part 1

Change the way you see Edinburgh. With no price tag. Get an insight into Edinburgh that goes beyond Edinburgh Castle and shopping on George Street. If you’re wanting to explore the city on a budget or just trying to save money for some gig tickets but not become a hermit this guide is just what you need! You'll have to read part 2 for the finale!

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• Windy

Flying Kites around Edinburgh – just check the wind socks are blowing, grab your scarf, kite and kite buggy if you have one and get out there! Try out Holyrood Park; the Pentlands (south Edinburgh); and if beaches are your thing go to Portobello (take no.26 bus)

• Grisly

Edinburgh’s bloody past on tap for you...
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’ Pathology Museum

• Brassy

Make a real impression as you see some of Edinburgh’s shiniest stars from yesteryear. Note: rubbing costs money.Brass Rubbing, Trinity Apse, Chalmers Close, Royal Mile

• Nosy

An annual Edinburgh institution, Doors Open Day is usually held in September. Get behind the scenes and see a side of Edinburgh that’s generally under wraps

• Walkies

Arthur’s Seat and Playfair Monument on Calton Hill. Yes, you’re entitled to think Edinburgh’s all built on hills. Because it is. And as an extinct volcano (Arthur’s Seat) and an unfinished monument that’s famous for being well, unfinished, they make a nice couple to tick off your list

And now for part 2 - see the second half of this list

• 13 Aug 2008
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