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Edinburgh Gardens

How to Visit Edinburgh Zoo while staying at Craigwell Cottage

8 January 2013

Edinburgh Zoo is a firm favourite on a visit to Edinburgh no matter what age you are! It’s open every day of the year – including Christmas Day, so whenever you stay at Craigwell Cottage, you’ll be able to pay a visit to Edinburgh Zoo during your stay. You’ll find opening times and admission charges here. [...]

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A quiet place near the Royal Mile

25 May 2012

Wandering around Edinburgh this morning reminded me of city walking in Rome – the sort where you move from shady spot to shady spot with frequent stops for coffees and ices. As I’d arranged to visit a friend with an apartment near Nether Craigwell, I was strolling up the Canongate section of the Royal Mile [...]

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A walk round the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

9 May 2010

If you’re staying at Craigwell Cottage you can catch the 36 Bus from outside the Scottish Parliament to Canonmills, and a short walk will take you to the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. A walk around the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh

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