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Cycling in Edinburgh
The Pentland Hills
The beautifully scenic Pentland Hills offer excellent paths for cycling trips in Edinburgh and can be reached by cycling alongside the Union Canal directly from Edinburgh. The views of Edinburgh from the top are worth the pedaling!
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Golf in Edinburgh
Scotland is after all the home of golf and where better to play this royal and ancient game than in and around the historic city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh golf courses are plentiful as are golf courses surrounding the city. There are courses to suit all abilities ranging from the city’s publicly owned golf courses; Braid Hills, Craigentinny, Carrick Knowe, Portobello, Silverknowes, and Princes to the Prestonfield Golf Club situated on the edge of Holyrood Park around 1 mile from the bustle of Princes Street plus Gullane, the Open Championship course at Muirfield, the Open Qualifying course at Dunbar - and of course the internationally renowned St Andrew’s Golf Course is around an hour away in neighbouring Fife. With so many fantastic golf courses Edinburgh golf breaks are popular too!
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Horseracing in Edinburgh
If horse racing is the sport of Kings where better to enjoy a flutter at the races than in historic Edinburgh. Just eight miles from Edinburgh’s city centre, and a mere stone’s throw from the beach Musselburgh Racecourse is easily accessible by road and rail. Established back in 1816 Musselburgh Racecourse hosts horseracing throughout the year with both flat and jump meetings taking place, the popular Christmas Family Day each December is always a highlight.
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Rock climbing in Edinburgh
On the outskirts of Edinburgh is the Ratho Adventure Centre, one of the most impressive and unusual climbing venues in the world. It offers beginners and training routes, a competition wall and free-standing boulders. The sky-ride is an aerial assault course 120 feet above the ground. Also on offer is a mini bungee jump called the `King Swing', a gym, a bar and restaurant.
Take an online tour of the Ratho Adventure Centre
Skiing in Edinburgh
Europe's longest artificial slope for skiers and boarders in the UK, the ski run offers a fun slope for beginners (with two tows providing the uplift). Whilst the more advanced skiers use the jump fitted in snowflex carpet. The centre is fully floodlit allowing skiing or boarding throughout the winter and till 9pm nightly (7pm Sundays).
Take an online tour of the Midlothian Ski Centre
Walking in Edinburgh
If you yearn to escape the city for the fresh air of the mountains of Scotland, but feel like you would sooner be part of a small and sociable walking group, then Walkabout Scotland is for you. They are dedicated to showing you the beautiful mountainous countryside of Scotland through a full programme of tours. In addition to walking tours in the hills you could also enjoy a guided walking Edinburgh ghost tour of the historic Old Town, click here for more details
- Edinburgh City Breaks
Discover the history behind the city, experience the numerous festivals and theatre productions and take in some of the world's most stunning landscapes.
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Tickets for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2010/2011; the greatest celebration of New Year in the world, are on-sale later this year!
View our more details - Edinburgh Seasonal Breaks
We offer great hotel deals year round! For short weekend breaks, midweek breaks and special offers in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
View our winter breaks in Edinburgh - Edinburgh Late Deals
Many Edinburgh guest houses offer great late rates and last minute deals and bargains from time to time throughout the year.
View our late deals in Edinburgh