Saturday 19th April, and Saturday 23rd August Green Party Railtour
'The
Edinburgh Tours'
A great destination : the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century stands on
seven hills creating the dramatic skyline of this lively cosmopolitan city. Visit the medieval old town, contrasting
with the structured grace of the Georgian new town. Towering above all is the castle and the extinct volcano, King Arthurs
Seat. If shopping is your passion, try Jenner's -Edinburgh's Harrods. Why not visit the former Royal Yacht
Britannia. The vessel spent 44 years in the service of the Queen, undertaking 968 official visits. There are five decks to
explore, as well as the Britannia Visitor Centre housed within Leith's Ocean Terminal, a short bus ride in Leith.
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.ukPossibly the most famous of Scotland's attractions is Edinburgh Castle. Situated atop an extinct volcano, the
castle houses Edinburgh's oldest building, St Margaret's Chapel, which dates from the 1100's.
Attractions in Edinburgh
THe Royal Botanic Garden set in the heart of the capital, allows visitors to refresh their senses amongst 72 acres
of stunning scenery. Founded in 1670, the garden is recognised as one of the finest in the world.
www.rbge.org.ukThe Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of
Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. Best known as the home of Mary, Queen of
Scots, the Palace was the setting for many dramatic episodes in her short and turbulent reign. Today it is very much a working
royal residence used by the Queen for state ceremonies and official entertaining.
www.royalcollection.org.ukOur Dynamic Earth, explores the world from a geological perspective. Visitors learn about the polar regions,
the formation of the earth and the power of the oceans.
www.dynamicearth.co.ukScottish Parliament: 1998 saw the act establishing the first Scottish parliament since 1707. There are guided tours
of this modern building, completed in 2004, which cost British taxpayers £431 million (it recently appeared
on Channel 4's 'Demolition' programme.)
www.scottish.parliament.ukTour buses are operated by City Sightseeing, who kindly
issue discount vouchers for
use by
Green Express Railtour passengers. These vouchers are issued on the train to give a discount
on their Edinburgh tour buses
www.city-sightseeing.com 
