The Out About Scotland Guide to Edinburgh: The Complete Story of Edinburgh and The Secret History Behind its Famous Tourist Attractions

Discover the greatest city on earth!

• Have you ever wondered what the history is behind Edinburgh's amazing tourist attractions?
• Do you want to know which are the best attractions to visit in the city, the ones that the locals regularly go to?
• Are you planning a trip to Edinburgh soon, and want to learn all about it before you arrive?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this book is for you! In the Out About Scotland Guide to Edinburgh, travel writer Craig Neil takes you on a journey through time from the very first traces of human civilisation at Castle Rock, through to modern times which has seen Edinburgh turn into one of the world's most popular destinations for tourists. Not only is there a fascinating story about how Edinburgh became the city that it is today, but there are countless secret tales waiting to be told about the world-famous tourist attractions that regularly draw in over four million travellers every year. This book will put you one step ahead of other visitors when you learn the incredible history of:

• Mary King's Close, the forgotten underground labyrinth where ghostly visions have been recorded for hundreds of years.
• Gilmerton Coves, the secret underground chambers where the builder's identity remains a mystery to this day.
• Edinburgh Castle, and the ghastly tale of murder in the bedroom of Mary, Queen of Scots.

....and many other fascinating tales The Out About Scotland guide to Edinburgh is the perfect accompaniment for any visit to the city, and within its pages, you will not only become acquainted with Edinburgh and its long, bloodthirsty history, but you will learn secrets about its tourist attractions that up till now only the locals have known about. So follow Craig Neil on a journey through time, and immerse yourself in the incredible story of this amazing city.