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kcfaye
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Our first time in Scotland, have one day (our arrival day) to spend in Glasgow. What are the must sees? Best places to eat? Then 1 day in Edinburgh again must sees? and eats? we do want to see Mary King Close in Edinburgh and the Necropolis in Glasgow. Help with other stuff please. June 2017. So excited.
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Horizons
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@kcfaye Luckily for you, I have brain-dumped my favourite places to eat in this thread : https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/comment/4523#Comment_4523
1 day in Edinburgh seems to little but if the weather isnt horrid, a climb up Arthurs seat is a must. I also like visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens.5 -
VisitScotlandAmanda
Member, Administrator, Moderator, VisitScotland Staff ✪
Hello @kcfaye!
You'll need to make your days jam packed so that you see as much as possible in the short amount of time
Glasgow is a bit of a foodie heaven for me, I always have the best meals there! Some personal favourites are Stereo, The Flying Duck, The 78, Mono and Steak, Cattle and Roll. Take your pick - they are all great!
While in Edinburgh if you're wanting to do the Mary King's Close tour then you'll have the castle, the Royal Mile and the Grassmarket all in the same area which will be handy, as well as a few Harry Potter fan sites - Greyfriars Kirkyard and The Elephant House cafe (if that's your thing!). There's plenty more to see in Edinburgh but those attractions will take a full day quite easily!
Foodwise on that side of town I always enjoy Ting Thai Caravan (one of @Horizons favourites too!) as well as Paradise Palms or the good ole Baked Potato Shop on Cockburn street for cheap and cheerful.
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VisitScotlandJulie
Member, Moderator, VisitScotland Staff ✩
Hi @kcfaye
There are walking tours of the Necropolis available on certain dates in June:
http://www.glasgownecropolis.org/tours-events/
In Glasgow, take advantage of the City Sightseeing bus which can get you around the city pretty quickly and conveniently:
http://www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk/
...or take a taxi tour of Glasgow:
http://www.glasgowtaxis.co.uk/passenger-services/guided-tours.html
In Edinburgh, if you are already at Mary King's Close you are very close to many fantastic attractions: Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral, The Writers' Museum, Scotch Whisky Experience. You'll also be spoilt for choice when it comes to places to eat. If you are looking particularly for Scottish dishes, try Whiski Rooms, Whiski Bar, Ghillie Dhu, Deacon Brodies, The Cellar Door, Cannonball to name but a few. Mary King's Close cafe also has some fine Scottish dishes to try. Climb up Calton Hill which is not too far from Princes Street. It's quick and you get a breathtaking view of Edinburgh's skyline.
Here are our guides to days out in Glasgow and Edinburgh to help you make the most of your time:
https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/glasgow/see-do/weekend-itinerary/
https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/edinburgh/see-do/one-day-itinerary/
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