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Places to Explore
Situated in the West End of Edinburgh, a stone’s throw from The Royal Mile, Calton Hill, as well as Princes Street and its collection of boutique designer shops, bustling cafes and upmarket restaurants, The Bonham Hotel is ideally located for those wishing to explore this handsome city, in addition to boasting outstanding city views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens.
The Bonham Hotel Edinburgh is a great base from which to explore the surrounding area including:
Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war. When you climb Castle Hill, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens – and even the odd pirate or two.
Scottish National Gallery Here is a collection of art for you to immerse yourself in. Experience artworks from some of the greatest artists of all time including Titian, Rembrandt and Constable.
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St Giles’ Cathedral St Giles’ Cathedral, founded in 1124 by King David I, has been a working church for almost 900 years. A backdrop to Scotland’s turbulent religious history, it has seen the seeds of civil war sown and been John Knox’s parish church during the Reformation.
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Edinburgh Old Town Since there are so many Old Town pubs and exciting dining opportunities, you will find locals among the crowds of tartan-loving tourists!
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Royal Botanic Gardens Come and enjoy the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, one of the world’s leading botanic gardens, and its three regional Gardens, home to a spectacular and diverse Living Collection of plants.
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National Museum of Scotland Our world-class collections will take you on a journey through the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature and diverse cultures from around the globe.
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Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat Arthur’s Seat is the highest point in Holyrood Park. It towers up from the remains of a 350-million-year-old volcano, and stone and flint tools found on the site have revealed there was human activity there as far back as 5,000 B.C.
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