“This is the main dock. When that’s opened up all you see are fridges where they slide the bodies in. And there’s a separate room for the Decomposing Room, where they keep the really bad ones, which have been sitting for a while.”
This is just one quote from an interesting walk around Edinburgh based on its famous novelist son Ian Rankin’s favourite haunts posted recently by The Times newspaper.
You can read the full article at this link
This year’s Edinburgh Book Festival is just around the corner. I wonder how many of you are planning on attending?
Running from 15-31 August, it is described as: An inspiring literary festival, the world’s largest public celebration of the written word, right in the heart of Edinburgh: hundreds of author events, debates and workshops packed into 17 extraordinary days each August.
If you want to learn a bit more about the festival, visit http://www.edbookfest.co.uk/
We’re working hard to get the release of Historic Walking Guides Edinburgh in time for this festival. It would make the ideal companion for your trip if you’re visiting the book festival.
If you’ve checked out our About page, you’ll know why I love Edinburgh and why it’s one of the best destinations to head to this summer. But why choose the Edinburgh Historic Walking Guide to help you along during your stay? As Shakespeare said, “let me count the ways“:
I’m based here in Edinburgh and while I’ve not lived here my entire life, I’ve come to love the city as my home. I’ve included local secrets and tidbits that you won’t find in the other guides. From hidden gardens open to the public to railway tunnels and other walks often missed by many tours, I want to make sure you have the opportunity to experience Edinburgh just like you would if you lived here.
To help set the stage, I started the guide with a run-down of the city history. You’ll learn about the original fort that stood on castle hill; the Roman invasion and subsequent abandonment; and the continued power struggles between the growing nations of England and Scotland. You’ll also learn about more modern events, such as the re-establishment of the Scottish Parliament.
The walks I have put together cover nearly the entire city. The are designed to be mix-and-match, so I can guide you to nearly any of the attractions you want to see. The walks also note lengths and fitness levels required, so you can gauge how much will fit in a day. Don’t worry - almost all the walks are fairly easygoing and you can always jump on a local, inexpensive bus along the route.
I have included some of my favourite restaurants from across the city. Instead of fretting about where to go, let me recommend! I’ve included suggestions for all cuisine types - British, vegetarian, and Indian, and several others.
Just to save you the hassle, I mention opening times, prices, and websites for all of the major historic attractions in the city. This will help you plan your day and ensure you don’t miss anything. You’ll be able to match up the attractions with each walk, so you can easily identify you top spots for the duration of your trip.
Be sure to signup for our mailing list to be notified when the guide is available in shops. Just send an email to info@destinworld.com and let the friendly folk there know you’d like to be on the Edinburgh list. Looking forward to hearing about your trip to Edinburgh!
In the meantime, stay tuned to the website for more tips, information, and suggestions for the best of Edinburgh.
Historic Walking Guides: Edinburgh is in the final stages of production. We hope to have a release around mid-May. Please stay tuned here for more details.
The book is authored by local expert Andy Hayes.
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This Edinburgh guide book covers a number of walking routes through the famed historic city. Each walk is themed, allowing you to uncover the city's history piece by piece. From historic buildings of the Royal Mile, to gardens and canals, this book is a fantastic and up-to-date travel guide to Ednburgh written by local expert Andy Hayes.