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Edinburgh on the cheap?

It’s possible. It’s actually possible to do plenty of UK attractions on the cheap, though many North Americans like to think that travelling the UK is only for the uber-rich. And that’s true, if you stay to the high streets and Stonehenge.

Do and see: There’s so much to see outside the city centre. Buy a day pass for the bus (£3) and you can go ANYWHERE. Literally. The transit system is great. The 15 will take you to the Pentland Hills for a beautiful walk, you can take the 35 and get off at the base of Arthur’s Seat, or the 21 to see the Royal Britannia Yacht. Ticket prices at the amazing Cameo Cinema are low and you can catch new releases in historic theatres.

Leaving: From Edinburgh you can get two round-trip tickets to Perth or St. Andrew’s for less than £20, and it’s truly the Scottish countryside that’s worth a look. Don’t get me wrong, Edinburgh’s nice, but the villages are stunning, and almost hard to believe they’re real.

Eat: You can find a delicious cappuccino from any coffee shop in the city, usually for under £1.50 (in comparison, just a plain brewed coffee at a nice place in Canada will run you close to $2, a cappuccino being closer to $4). And when it comes time to eat you’ll find chippies, take-away curries, kebabs and even some great sit-down menus for less than £5.

Remember: Souvenirs is where your budget is most likely to break. Walk down the Royal Mile and purchase a few mementos along the way and your account will be done. But if you’re looking for whisky, visit any of the local ScotMid shops for better prices than tourist traps for the same products.

Accommodation: This is also a hard one. Travelling to Scotland in the off season is a big plus, and will bring hostel rates down to about £15-£20/night. But don’t bother arriving in August if you’re looking to save. The famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival draws millions from around the world, and most places boost rates. If you live here, considering avoiding the crowds AND earning money by renting out a room in your flat for a few weeks at high rates.

-Words by Lyndsie Bourgon.

-Image by Simon Corkum.

Momsie

I wanna be there…good article Lynds
Not so sure about the Curry’s - but I think there are varying degrees of spiceness with that right?
So-if I wanted a kilt…perhaps better to find one in Halifax is what you are saying?

I would settle for a nice ceramic tile or two with thistles and/or heather…just sayin’.

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