Lying immediately before majestic Edinburgh Castle, the Castle Esplanade hosts in late summer of each year the internationally acclaimed Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Since its inception in 1950, more than 12 million visitors from around the globe have come to experience the colour, splendour and stirring sounds of the massed pipes and drums of the Scottish Regiments, as well as to see at first hand dazzling displays of precision military drill.

From this high vantage point with its fabulous views over the city, many visitors are shocked to discover that between the late 15th and early 18th centuries at this precise location as many as 300 women suffered the horrific and terrifying fate of being burned at the stake for the crime of witchcraft. During the 16th century more witches were burned here than anywhere else in Scotland. Read the rest of this entry »

Nestled amongst mountains, Edinburgh presents one of the most enthralling sights one can ever hope to see. A place rich for its historical importance, it does not disappoint the modern tourists as well. A rare blend of traditional and modern, Edinburgh is any tourist’s delight. No wonder it witnesses assault form tourists season after season. It would, however, be advisable that tourists visit Edinburgh with a Edinburgh guide so that they do not miss out on any important tourist attraction.

Talking about tourist attractions one location that has to be included in the list is royal palace. An imposing structure, it can be termed as the identity of the place. It would be interesting to know that this palace was, at one point of time, the official residence of the royal family. Read the rest of this entry »