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 * Trip to see the penguins at the Zoo
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Attractions with an entrance charge include:

 * Deep Sea World http://www.deepseaworld.com/ (via train: http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/content/travelinfo/ticketsandfares.php?pageid=00000000036&ms=sub)
Central Edinburgh attractions with an entrance charge include:
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 * Edinburgh zoo http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/
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 * Palace of Holyroodhouse http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=36  * The Palace of Holyrood House http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page559.asp

 * The Scott Monument http://www.cac.org.uk/venues/scott.htm

 * Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre http://www.whisky-heritage.co.uk/

Other attractions nearby include:

 * Deep Sea World http://www.deepseaworld.com/ (via train: http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/content/travelinfo/ticketsandfares.php?pageid=00000000036&ms=sub)

 * Edinburgh zoo http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/
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 * The Palace of Holyrood House http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page559.asp
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 * The Scott Monument http://www.cac.org.uk/venues/scott.htm
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 * Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre http://www.whisky-heritage.co.uk/

1. Day trip

Partly depends what people want, anything too 'cultural' may bore some people.

Cheaper to do some combination of things in Edinburgh itself (could even be free). But if we get sponsorship for it, a trip to the Highlands would be nice, perhaps including a visit to a distillery.

2. Suggestions

Possible activities during DebConf2007 include:

  • Climb Arthur's Seat
  • Trip to the beach, e.g. to North Berwick (by train or bus)
  • Ghost tour http://www.mercattours.com/private-bookings.asp

  • Trip to Holyrood House (could arrange group, apparently they're helpful/friendly)
  • Trip to the Castle (overrun with other tourists, but worth seeing)
  • Trip to see the penguins at the Zoo

For smaller groups:

  • Go shopping
  • Go to the some of the free art galleries
  • Walk along the Water of Leith to the modern art galleries
  • Walk along the Water of Leith to the Shore
  • Go to the Fruitmarket Gallery / City Art Gallery
  • Go to some of the free museums

3. Big list

Free attractions in central Edinburgh include:

Central Edinburgh attractions with an entrance charge include:

Other attractions nearby include:

Nearby castles include:

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