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An unbearable shopping program can be organized in Edinburgh. Princes Mall shopping center is the starting point for many travellers. It is a real architectural landmark of the city, that was established in 1985. The opening ceremony was attended by Queen Elizabeth II herself. For more than 30 years, high-quality clothes, shoes, accessories and cosmetics have been sold in this trading complex. There are also many interesting specialized stores here. For example, it has a household goods store, as well as an elite store, which sells collectible sorts of whiskey. For the convenience of visitors, the shopping center has many restaurants and cafes.Among the most popular shopping centers of the city Livingston Designer Outlet should be noted. This is the largest designer clothing store in the country, which presents more than a hundred shops of famous brands, including GAP, Lacoste and Moss. The main attractive feature of this outlet is huge discounts. Designer items from last collections can be purchased at discounts of up to 60%. You can comfortably rest all day in numerous cozy restaurants and cafes.Scotland is famous for its very special cookies. It's therefore not surprising, that Shortbread House Store is one of the most popular in Edinburgh. It sells traditional Scottish shortbread cookies, all sweets presented in the store are hand-made only. Here, you can taste dozens of varieties of popular cookies, as well as buy hand-made homemade pies. Many products in the store are … Read further

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Unusual hotels

The old town area is the location of another wonderful hotel, Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh. This high-class hotel is open in the building of the former hospital. Nowadays, not much reminds of the former purpose of the building. Hospital wards have been turned into stylish rooms with all necessary amenities and equipment. Some elements of décor remind of traditions of the past – in some rooms, it’s still possible … Open

Traditions and mentality of Edinburgh

Hogmanay – the local New Year – remains the favorite holiday of locals and tourists. The celebration starts on December 29. During four days various celebrations and public festivals take place on the streets of Edinburgh. Colorful fairs, theatrical performances and activities for children – you will see many people on the streets of the city until late at night. This celebration is also notable for numerous … Open

Travel guide to Edinburgh

The Royal Yacht 'Britannia'. The Royal Yacht 'Britannia' served the Royal family for more than 40 years. Monarchs, heads of countries, and presidents visited the ship. Nowadays, everyone can make an excursion in the upper and lower decks, and imagine themselves a celebrity. Here visitors can get closer to all aspects of the royal sea life from fabulous dining rooms to small narrow … Open

Review of luxury hotels

Chester Residence offers posh guest rooms and apartments in elegant classic style for its visitors. The apartment hotel will perfectly suit travelers who need accommodation for a long term. Every apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen and a wide choice of home electronics, including a plasma TV with a collection of DVDs, iPod dock station, and other important devices. Chester Residence is an ideal variant for … Open

Edinburgh for children - what to visit

Children of school age, who like adventures and unusual excursions, will find it very entertaining to walk on a unique underground street that is called Mary King’s Close. This street was built yet in the 16th century. As the city was expanding and new houses were added, a few hundred years later the street was blocked. Nowadays, there are many legends connected with the mysterious street. Many locals believe … Open

Stylish hotels

Stay Central Hotel is another attractive design hotel that is particularly popular with young and active travelers. All rooms of the hotel are made in individual style and feature beautiful wooden elements and dominating black and white combinations. In all rooms, visitors will find interesting wall décor with images of old cameras, gramophones, and national symbols. The hall for breakfasts deserves a separate … Open

Great Britain - moving around the country

Gatwick Airport is on a second place in the country. Although, it is the busiest airport in the world by its capacity. It has two terminals, between which a line of underground trains lies. An infrastructure of the air harbor is nice. Here, you can find souvenir shops and boutiques, nurseries and meeting rooms, restaurants and cafes. It should be noted that hotels are located right on the territory. This airport is situated 46 kilometers from London. On the opposite side, at the same distance from the capital, there is Stansted Airport. It is famous for its unusual architecture and high-quality service. … Open

Nature and parks of Great Britain

The climate in the UK is influenced by the warm Gulf Stream, so the average temperature in the country is higher than in other countries of this latitude. Due to the peculiarities of the location, there are lots of cloudy days. They make up to 50% a year. The least precipitation and most sunny days are observed in the county of Essex. In the UK, a large system of national parks is established. It allows preserving forests and the unique ecosystem. Most of these parks are on the territory of England. Several reserves are also located in the territory of Wales and Scotland. One of the largest national parks is Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It is very popular among tourists and local residents. … Open

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