EDINBURGH BY BICYCLE

 

• ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF SCOTTISH HISTORY

• CROSSING PLACES FULL OF CHARM

• EXPLORING THE CAPITAL AND THE SURROUNDINGS ON THE MOVE

 

Contact me at: giuseppe@travellingminds.co.uk

 

Itinerary 1: KING ARTHUR, MARIA STUARDA AND JIACOBITES

Historical-naturalistic itinerary (morning and early afternoon)

Collection of rental bicycles and departure for the Palace of Holyrood, royal residence in the Scottish capital. The palace is located at the foot of the Royal Mile, opposite the seat of the Scottish Parliament built at the end of the 20th century and at the foot of Arthur Seat, the top of the ancient extinct volcano that dominates the city. The large surrounding park, Holyrood Park, is characterized by green meadows and ponds. Continue to Craigmillar Castle, now in ruins but one of the best preserved medieval castles in Scotland. Next, stop at the pretty village of Duddingston, famous for the Sheep Heid Inn, Scotland's oldest pub.

 

Some ideas:

 

+ Coffee & scone at Prestonfield House

+ Drink at The Sheep Heid Inn, Scotland's oldest pub

+ Visit to the Edinburgh Distillery

 

Itinerary 2: FROM THE GEORGIAN DISTRICT TO THE EDINBURGH FJORD

City-country route (morning and early afternoon)

Collect your rental bikes and depart for the New Town, a Georgian-era district of central Edinburgh. From here we will reach the districts of Newhaven and Granton, located north of the city and overlooking the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh's fjord. Continuing along the coast, we will continue towards Cramond, a small village famous for the island of the same name, reachable in periods of low tide by crossing the sea barrier built at the time of the Second World War which today serves as a pedestrian street. Continue through the Scottish countryside until you reach South Queensferry, a village located at the foot of the three bridges, including the famous UNESCO heritage railway bridge, which connect the two banks of the fjord allowing you to quickly reach the ancient Kingdom of Fife, located on the other side.

 

Some ideas:

 

+ Walk to the Botanic Gardens

+ Fish & Chip at Newhaven's Fishmarket

+ Walk to Cramond Island, tide permitting

 

 

 

Itinerary 3: AMONG THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF EDINBURGH

Route between parks and districts of the city (morning and early afternoon)

Withdrawal of rental bicycles and departure for the Meadows park, a large expanse of green located in the center of the city, and formerly a lake now drained, near the university area and the old hospital. Continue through the neighborhood of The Grange, characterized by large Victorian-era villas and then arrive at Morningside, a wealthy district of the city. From here we will reach Bruntsfield, a neighborhood known for its public golf course, and then continue towards the West End area, with its characteristic terraced houses. From here we reach the Dean Village, located on the banks of the Water of Leith, a small river that crosses the city, and the National Gallery of Modern Art.

 

Some ideas:

 

+ Drink at Canny Man's, a pub with character

+ Self-service lunch at the Gallery of Modern Art

+ Free time to visit the Gallery of Modern Art