Top Ten Edinburgh Freebies: part 2

And now for part 2. Of Edinburgh on a budget. Make the most of everything the capital has to offer. See the first installment of Edinburgh on a budget.

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• Westy

Edinburgh’s Wild West Town

Yes you read right. Take the opportunity to see this Morningside wonder - while it still exists – Edinburgh property magnates are probably drooling over this land as you read...

• Pubby

Cramond

Just out of Edinburgh is this hidden gem of a village, complete with conveniently located island. You can walk to the island when the tide is out – so you’ve been warned, make sure you get back in good time! Cramond has one of the best pubs in the area to reward you for your walking, whether it’s to the island or along the promenade.

Take no. 41 or 42

• Chilling-y

Dunbar’s Close: take in a wee surprise half way down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Switch off in the quiet relaxing atmosphere of this garden, set back from the hustle of the Royal Mile’s Canongate. Laid out in the style of a 17th century walled garden and offers Edinburgh tranquility and space that is so refreshing to visitors and locals alike.

• Spirity

Polyfaith Tour of Edinburgh

For once, spirits in Edinburgh doesn’t mean a)ghosts or b)whisky. You’ll find this tour gives you’re a unique way to find out about Edinburgh’s diverse spiritual communities. You take it at your own pace, print out your map, download the sound files to ‘meet’ people who will tell you about the locations. Intriguing.

• Watery

Water of Leith Walk

This one does what it says on the tin. You walk as far as you like down the Water of Leith. Pubs, coffee shops, galleries and restaurants can be used to break up your trek nicely and give you a wee break.

Do you have any suggestions - what else can you do for nada, rien, gratis around Edinburgh?

• 13 Aug 2008
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