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Easy-to-use maps

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City Life coverage

Two-colour layout

Itineraries

Set off with a well-informed spring in your step

With the cobbled lanes and underground vaults of the Old Town and the elegant Georgian terraces of the New Town, Edinburgh is a city that begs to be explored.

Whether you crave cultural treasures, an unparalleled arts scene or a nightlife that just goes on and on, this smart and stylish guide will help you find your niche.

· Go beyond the fringe - discerning coverage of Edinburgh's many festivals with a dedicated Festival City chapter

· Get the inside scoop - expert tips from our Edinburgh-based author

· Drink up - whether you fancy a real-ale howff, an Edwardian drinking palace or a pre-club bar, we've got a pub covered for every mood

· Sleep like an angel - accommodation options to suit all, from enchanting Victorian villas to the latest temples of designer cool

· Get out, get about - with 16 cross-referenced colour maps, inspirational walking tours and excursions including Glasgow and St Andrews