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Victoria Terrace runs along
the upper level of one side
of Victoria Street. Victoria
Street is well known in
Edinburgh for its multi-
coloured shop fronts, and it
is one of Edinburgh’s most
popular places for tourists
to visit. It was originally
called theWest Bow.
Edinburgh Castle is located
at the top of the Royal Mile,
which offers a naturally
defended position. In front
of the castle is a long
forecourt known as the
Esplanade.The story of the
Castle has helped shape
the nation’s history, as
battles were fought over it,
royalty lived and died within
its walls, and countless
generations have been
inspired by it.The Castle
has been a military base
housing a huge fortification
and a secure jail for
prisoners of war.
The Grassmarket was once
one of Edinburgh’s main
markets. The area has
always been dominated by
a series of public houses,
and in recent years many
have become more
family-friendly. For most
of its history, however,
Grassmarket was one of
the poorer areas of the
city. This changed in the
80s when property prices
started to rise sharply.
The Market was also used
as a setting for public
executions.
The Parliament Square
got its name from the
Parliament House, which
was built on the Square
in 1641. The Scottish
Parliament sat in the
Parliament House until
members were moved to
Westminster in London.
St Giles Cathedral was
named in honour of the
patron saint of the town,
St Giles. Some of the
highlights of the church
include the beautiful
stained glass windows
and the famous Thistle
Chapel, which is the home
of the Knights of the
Order of the Thistle.
The Mercat Cross was
the central meeting
place where Royal orders,
rulings, and other official
announcements were read.
Gladstone’s Land is a
surviving 17th century
high-boarding house. It
has been restored and
furnished by the National
Trust for Scotland, and it
is operated as a popular
tourist attraction. The
House offers a look
into 17th century life,
with open fires, lack of
running water, and period
decoration and furniture.
This most important
example of 17th century
high-tenement housing
to survive in Edinburgh
was completed in 1620,
and it was the home of a
successful merchant.
Victoria Terrace Edinburgh Castle Grassmarket
Parliament Square
St. Giles Cathedral
Mercat Cross
Gladstone’s Land
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Edinburgh
Excursion
Edinburgh
FullDay
Excursion
All groups are escortedbythePLUS staff
Private Bus
Excursions PickupTime
Pickupatthecentre:
Outside the College-time: 8,30
Dropoffatthecentre:
Outside the College-time: 18,30
DropOffPointatDestination:
St.Giles Cathedral (subject to change)-time: 9,45
PickupPointatDestination:
St.Giles Cathedral (subject to change)-time: 17,15
Campus:
St.Andrew’s
Trasportation:
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