Stand Comedy Edinburgh

Nicknamed 'Auld Reekie' long ago because of the stench of kicking the former Nor Loch, a trip to Edinburgh today suggests that this name is long outdated, with perhaps the "Athens North "a little more specific. Any resident of Edinburgh say that the charm of this city lies in its ability to be everything to everybody, do not be afraid to think outside the box that you spend a day exploring this city of unquestionable character.

Take a stroll in the gardens of Princes Street and you would be basically what was formerly the Nor Loch. Now a flower garden in the heart of the city, with an outdoor stage and the carousel over looked by the castle, the head is the Scott Monument, the memorial to the most elaborate of any poet who ever lived, with a view breathtaking from the top of the 287 steps.

Jenner, who was formerly the store's second oldest in the United Kingdom, is a maze of services across several floors - an absolute institution Edinburgh. Relatively new on the scene, but no less impressive is Harvey Nichols. If designer labels are not your thing, the view from the Place Saint-Andre winning Forth Floor restaurant could certainly be. If not, head along the Rose Street for some food. Parallel to Princes Street, close contest full of bars, cafes and restaurants, and guaranteed to be lively come the evening time.

The head of the Butte and you're in the old town, a maze of Wynd, farm yards and buildings, forming the start of the Scottish capital. Get off the Royal Mile or High Street as the locals call it, and untold levels of hidden streets and rooms are located under your feet, some of which can be rotated in the evening by one of the many companies offering their strange and services by Mile. Ghosts and evil spirits of Burke and Hare, Snatchers infamous, the hidden depths of the history of Edinburgh should not remain a mystery for long.

Long head of George IV Bridge and you'll pass the picturesque Victoria Street. One of the most beautiful streets of the city, he winds down toward the wide boulevard as beautiful landscapes of the Grassmarket. Save Victoria Street is a modest Elephant House, a large coffee and people watch immortalized as if JK Rowling wrote at least part of the Harry Potter series.

Open space and freedom is easy to find in Edinburgh. Headquarters Mount Arthur (the city's highest and oldest film), hike to the castle esplanade or simply take a stroll among the joggers and students in the meadows, before enjoying one of the many award-winning restaurants or take in some evening, mocks the Stand Comedy Club? Retreat in one of many central hotels in Edinburgh , knowing that you have tasted that the city has to offer.