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Places (POIs) visited during this tour

Place #1
Distance: 0.07mi
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Castlecliff Hotel, 25 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2NH, UK
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The Esplanade
The Esplanade is a large, open area located in front of Edinburgh Castle. It is a long, flat, grassy space that stretches out before the castle gates and is used for a variety of purposes.

In the past, the Esplanade was used for military parades and other ceremonies, and it continues to be used today for events like the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which takes place each August.

The Esplanade also serves as a popular gathering place for tourists and locals alike, offering stunning views of the castle and the surrounding city.

Visitors can walk along the Esplanade, take photographs, or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

One of the most notable features of the Esplanade is the large, open-air stage that is set up each year for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 

This stage is one of the largest and most elaborate temporary stages in the world, and it plays host to a variety of performances by military bands and other entertainers.
Place #2
Distance: 0.00mi
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WRX2+97 Edinburgh, UK
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Statue of Robert the Bruce
There are several statues of Robert the Bruce in Edinburgh, each with their own unique history and significance, this one is the most famous statue of Robert the Bruce in Edinburgh.

Robert the Bruce is an important figure in Scottish history, having led Scotland to victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. He is also credited with establishing the Bruce dynasty and laying the foundation for Scottish independence.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 The Esplanade
Map Pin Place 2 Statue of Robert the Bruce
Map Pin Place 3 Argyle Tower and Fight for the Castle exhibition
Map Pin Place 4 Argyle Battery
Map Pin Place 5 One o’ Clock Gun
Map Pin Place 6 Masons’ Yard
Map Pin Place 7 Hospital Square
Map Pin Place 8 Governor’s House
Map Pin Place 9 New Barracks
Map Pin Place 10 The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum
Map Pin Place 11 Military Prison
Map Pin Place 12 The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
Map Pin Place 13 Foog’s Gate,
Map Pin Place 14 St Margaret’s Chapel
Map Pin Place 15 Mons Meg
Map Pin Place 16 Scottish National War Memorial
Map Pin Place 17 Half-Moon Battery
Map Pin Place 18 David’s Tower
Map Pin Place 19 Crown Square



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