Out & About
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city is renowned for its history, architecture and cultural festival. It is also home to the nation's recently established Parliament.
The city centre is dominated by the magnificent Edinburgh Castle (designated a world Heritage Site by UNESCO) which stands at the head of the Old Town perched high on its volcanic rock looking down on a city where medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces hold over ten centuries of history, mystery and tradition.
Tourists come from all over the world to visit the castle alone, and yet Edinburgh is also a modern, dynamic city with a constant buzz as festivals attract world leading performers, galleries display cutting-edge art, and the huge choice of bars, restaurants and clubs create a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
There is so much to see and do in and around Edinburgh, that just one visit is not sufficient. In the city a cocktail of ghost tours, whisky tasting, open top bus tours, museums, art galleries, theatres, international restaurants, clubs, pubs, ceilidh dancing, are just a few of the things to while away the day.
Both inside the city of Edinburgh and around its outskirts, lie the options of golf courses, leisure complex, parks, horse riding, and visitor attractions galore - it is impossible to be bored when visiting Edinburgh at any time of the year.
Tourist Attractions
The Northfield House Hotel is ideally located for all, either by car or public transport. Here is just a small selection of the many tourist attractions within Edinburgh city, other than Edinburgh Castle, that are well worth a visit. For more information on each, please visit their websites:
- H.M.S. Britannia, Leith Docks
- Botanic Gardens
- Butterfly Farm
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
- Holyrood Palace
- Dynamic Earth
Further suggestions can be found on the following websites, especially for information concerning the Edinburgh Festival season, (including the Tattoo), that normally runs from around the 6 August to the end of the first week in September each year.
Other Attractions Outside Edinburgh
But don't forget the many attractions outside the city centre, and if you are staying at Northfield House Hotel, why not pay a visit to:
North Berwick - Scottish Seabird Centre
Rosslyn Chapel - steeped in history and once more the centre of attention in the new novel "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown
The Pentland Hills - only a short drive away from Northfield House when using the Edinburgh City by-pass
Hill End Ski Centre - artificial slopes - located on the edge of the Pentland Hills
Liberton Braids - golf course within easy distance of Northfield House Hotel and a new childrens golf course should be open on the far side of Braids for 2005
Kinneard Park; Dalkeith Country Park; Vogri Country Park
Musselborough Race Course
Tower Farm Horse Riding Centre - only 5 mins. from the Northfield House Hotel
With such a selection of activities for all ages, Northfield House is the perfect choice for your visit to Edinburgh, whether for just a night or two, or a longer stay, you can always come back to see more and be sure to return to a friendly welcome.