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Edinburgh Coast Guide Edinburgh, the Scottish capital is located at the mouth of the River forth, overlooking the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh has a long history and there has been a settlement in this location for over two thousand years. A key feature being the strong defensive position that is now occupied by Edinburgh castle. Edinburgh is the home of the new Scottish Parliament and a major commercial and cultural centre. It is a major tourist destination and has a wonderful architectural heritage and vibrant atmosphere to offer the visitor.
Edinburgh also has a port area at Leith, to the east of the city. There has been a port here since the twelfth century and it is still very busy at the present time. A new line of business at the port has been an influx of cruise liners which bring thousands of visitors to see the city. Another of Edinburgh's landmarks is the Forth Rail Bridge which spans the River forth to the west of the city - see below.
Forth Rail Bridge
What to see around Edinburgh Edinburgh Quay - Canal side redevelopment - Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9AG Tel: 01324 602564 Dalmeny House - Stately home of the Earl of Rosebery - Dalmeny Estate, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9TQ Tel: 0131 331 1888 The Royal Yacht Britannia - Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH6 6JJ Tel: 0131 555 5566 The Edinburgh Dungeon - 31, Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1QB Tel: 0131 240 1000 The Edinburgh Experience - City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH7 5AA Tel: 0131 556 4365 Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh - Founded in 1670 the garden has 72 acres of rare and exotic plants - 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH3 5LR Tel: 0131 552 7171
Map of Edinburgh area 
Other sections of the guide you might also enjoy - see below. We will bring you feature articles about the coastline and news items about life in the coastal area. contributions to this section are welcome. Attractions - see listings pages
The National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth
The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon..... The Beach Pub - Exmouth
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For details of Edinburgh Hotels and Holidays, Guest Houses,
Cottages and
Attractions. Go to 
A
recent addition to the tourist trail in Edinburgh is the Royal Yacht Britannia
which is located at Leith and is open to the public. Britannia was the official
yacht of H. M. The Queen from 1953 until its decommissioning in 1997. 
Around
Edinburgh there is also some spectacular coastline. This is a grand historic setting, with castles, great houses and miles of glorious
coastline. It's also the ancient home of the game of golf. You can find some of
the great links and parkland courses of the world here. But trails and parkland
open up the countryside for everyone - from picnickers on the fine golden
beaches, to walkers high in the Pentland Hills.
A
huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this
section will have details of many of them. From piers and harbours to fun fairs
and roller coasters, the listings will have details of what's available in your chosen
area. For details of attractions look in the resort pages. 
Whether
your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more
strenuous, the chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the
coast. There is a wide selection of activities that can be found on our
coastline - these range from a gentle stroll to the next bay, to swimming and snorkelling,
to more energetic activities such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite
sailing. See Activities section.
Pubs, restaurants and shopping
guide