Advantages: A world famous landmark & you learn about Scottish history Disadvantages: Expensive & not that much to see once inside
This weekend I made my first visit to Edinburgh. Being such a famous and well visited city I was looking forward to doing some sight seeing. Whilst I had to do a little research to complete my list of the attractions I wanted to see, EdinburghCastle needed no such introduction. So, full of excitement for my long overdue visit to the Scottish capital, I boarded a GNER train in London and arrived at the other end of the country (well, it seemed like it!) four and a half hours later.
On exiting Edinburgh Waverley station onto the bridge one of the first things I saw was EdinburghCastle, floodlit and standing proud and tall over the city. As Edinburgh's most famous landmark and tourist attraction, the Castle was the first destination on my extensive list!
The very first people to settle in Edinburgh are thought to have based ...
Advantages: Out of the town Disadvantages: Too many people!
I'm glad that I did not get to read any of the reviews before I went to this hotel, or see the Holidays from Hell programme the night before!
The hotel can be found along the seafront, about three miles from the main centre of Blackpool, heading out towards Fleetwood. It is now under the Britannia hotels group and it is easily accessible by tram and bus. We used the trams the whole time instead of me driving all the time.
My husband, my two youngest children and myself went last week for a couple of nights, after finding an advert which gave a special price of £35 per person dinner bed and breakfast per night. The two children were included free of charge, including their meals. The advert did state that the hotel was ungoing a £7million pound upgrade, and that some services may not be available. This did not deter us as we ...
Advantages: Sheer luxury, fantastic food, everything about it Disadvantages: No lifts
As soon as you turn off the main road and get your first glimpse of Dalhousie Castle you know you're in for something special. The hotel sits on its own and in daylight looks beautiful, at night, lit up by the lights in the ground, its breathtaking.
Dalhousie is a 13th century castle steeped in history and situated in acres of forest and parkland beside the River Esk Bonnyrigg, around 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh, close enough if you want to visit the city but far enough away to feel like another world.
When you walk in the front door, you're greeted by several sights. First the stair case leading to the upper deck floor. The stairs are to the left and right and meet up on the top forming an arch at ground level, through which is reception. Reception its self is small and cosy with armchairs should you have to wait ...
