Part of the Cities of the Imagination series, this is an in-depth cultural, historical, and literary guide by a lifelong native to Scotland's vibrant capital and home to one of the world's greatest arts festivals.
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Michael Fry, who has lived & work in Edinburgh for nearly 40 years, provides a compellingly readable account of this great city, from the earliest times to the present, balancing...
From post-war austerity to the start of the swinging sixties.
Colourful and easy-to-use, this neighbourhood-focused guide includes unique local recommendations to maximise your quick-trip experience. Looking for more extensive coverage?
This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scotland includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Edinburgh's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps Top sights ...
Edinburgh: A Cultural and Literary History
The neighbourhood inhabited by Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith and J. K. Rowling is humorously knownas Writers' Block. One particular genre that has been popular with authors and readers is variously knownasdetective, crime, ...
In this informative and stimulating book. Hamish Coghill sets out to trace many of the lost buildings and find out why they were doomed. Lavishly illustrated, Lost Edinburgh is a fascinating insight into an ever-changing cityscape.
Georgian Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Top 10 helps you to plan how best to spend your time and experience the very best of Scotland's capital. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides.