5 things to do near Craigwell Cottage, Edinburgh

by Susan on March 8, 2013

When you’re staying in a city centre cottage, in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, there’s so much to do within a few hundred yards of your front door.  Here is a quick selection for you to try

  1. Visit the Scottish Parliament
  2. Visit the Queen’s Gallery
  3. Visit the Palace of HolyroodHouse
  4. Visit Dynamic Earth
  5. Visit the Museum of Edinburgh

Where do you like to visit around the Canongate section of the Royal Mile?

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