EDINBURGH [Mass Market Paperback]

Charles Godfrey-Faussett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cadogan Guide Edinburgh | Publication Date: July 1, 1999

The Cadogan Guide to Edinburgh provides an insight into the history, architecture, culture and city life, with listings of shops and pubs, museums and galleries'

Editorial Reviews

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"We tout these guides a lot, we must confess, but we're suckers for good, humorous writing."
--Book Passage (US)

"The outstanding series."
--The Sunday Telegraph (UK)

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From the Back Cover

Edinburgh buzzes most during its world-famous Festival and at its wild Hogmanay celebrations. But this is a city that has plenty to absorb the visitor all year round, with its splendid architecture and rugged landscape, culinary thrills and chic shopping. From the nooks and crannies of the Royal Mile to the bars of the regenerated docklands of Leith, Edinburgh enthralls every time.
This guide is packed with ideas - for a romantic weekend, a literary walk or exploring the city's history-soaked backstreets. It takes you off the tourist trail to the Edinburgh the locals know, from neighborhood galleries to quirky shopping streets and cozy pubs. You will find all you need to know on Edinburgh's most famous event, from seeking out the best Fringe shows to finding a hotel room and drinking in the best bars.
Inside you will find: 60 hotels; 140 restaurants and cafes; 90 pubs and bars; clubs and music venues; 18 detailed maps; 8 pages of full-color maps with grid-references to help you find every sight and recommendation in the guide. There are also guided walks and itineraries that take you inside the best museums and out into Edinburgh's spectacular surroundings.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Everyman Publishers; 1 edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860119212
• ISBN-13: 978-1860119217
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,548,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you carry only one....this is the one to carry...., April 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: EDINBURGH (Mass Market Paperback)

Few publisher's self-promotions accurately reflect what one finds in their products. Cadogan's slogan, on the other hand, wonderfully characterizes this book: "humourous, informed, irresistable". Mr. Godfrey-Fausett's very portable vademecum combines outstanding historical insight, very up-to-date information on what's where, excellent suggested walking tours, and unusually accurate indications of where to take refreshments. His description of historical events that took place in each location visited are quite engaging. The accompanying maps are very helpful, and his recommendations for visits in the exurbs, and day trips further afield, are complete with the number of the bus to take there....and the number of the bus for your return, typical of the completeness of his recommendations. In the next edition, one might hope for a somewhat expanded shopping guide along the lines of that provided in "The Rough Guide to Edinburgh", the only other guide one might consider carrying through the day. Similarly, this edition emphasizes hotels in the upper ranges; one might hope in future for more emphasis on the many charming B&Bs and self-catering flats Edinburgh has to offer; in the meantime anyone with Internet search savvy can locate these....as we did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive amount of information, travel-friendly size, January 5, 2002

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Just-a-girl "abc-survivors.net" - See all my reviews

This review is from: EDINBURGH (Mass Market Paperback)

This guide was the perfect size for our four day stay in Edinburgh, and it contained all of the information I was looking for. The four walking itineraries covered everything I had researched and wanted to see, even the Royal Botanic Gardens which are outside the city limits. There are several detailed maps and recommendations about which walks to take in which weather. There is also a chapter on the museums and galleries. And of course, there are the standard travel tips, local information, and historical background.

One great thing about this guide that I found in no other was a walk called "The Waters of Leith." It ends at the gardens, but the walk there is magnificent...strolling along a river on side streets, over and under bridges. We would not have known to take this beautiful secluded route in an otherwise bustling city. And I'm so glad we did!

As mentioned by the other reviewer, this guide does not include a comprehensive lists of accomodations or shops. But these days, it is so convenient to find lodging online before the trip. Check out my site for Scotland travel links and tips.