Edinburgh
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See | April 2010
Edinburgh
MUSEUM ON THE MOUND
Come here for the lowdown on filthy lucre, from the founding of the famous Royal Bank of Scotland to the artistry required to design notes, to cash-related crime. Ironically entrance is free!
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Hotels | April 2010
Edinburgh
APEX WATERLOO PLACE
The Apex on Waterloo Place is relaxed and funky, with sleek furniture and comfy beds, plus the excellent Elliot's Bar and restaurant and the exclusive Yu Spa in which to chill out and unwind.
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Bars | April 2010
Edinburgh
THE CABARET VOLTAIRE
Named both after the surrealist Swiss club and the Sheffi eld industrial band, this venue likes to keep things cuttingedge with a line-up of innovative bands.
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Restaurants | April 2010
Edinburgh
THE GLASSHOUSE OFF THE MILE
Recently opened on charming St Giles Street, Steven Adair takes pride in keeping it local and fresh. And this pride is well deserved: try the ham hough and pork cheek terrine with sweet piccalilli, or the no-nonsense beerbattered haddock.
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Visit | July 2009
Edinburgh
THE GHOSTHUNTER TOUR
Discover the city's macabre history of bodysnatching and grisly murders with a tour that takes in a secret underground city of vaults, recently uncovered.
Address: MERCAT CROSS, HIGH STREET. | Tel: +44 (0)131 225 5445
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See | July 2009
Edinburgh
ST GILES' CATHEDRAL
Imposing and dramatic, the distinctive spikes of St Giles' Cathedral pierce Edinburgh's skyline. Look out for its intricately detailed stained glass windows, said to be the best in Scotland.
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Shop | July 2009
Edinburgh
AVALANCHE RECORDS
Supporter of the local indie scene and of preserving Scotland's rich musical heritage, this well-stocked shop sells everything from used and new CDs to vinyl, from Radiohead to Zoey Van Goey.
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Restaurants | July 2009
Edinburgh
THE ELEPHANT HOUSE
This enchanting little café (pictured) serves Scottish food against an outlandish backdrop of over 600 decorative elephants. Voted the best coffee shop in Edinburgh, it has served as a haven to writers including JK Rowling and Ian Rankin.