Dubbed the ‘festival city’, the Scottish capital Edinburgh is a bustling mix of the old & new. From the shadows of the imposing & impressive Edinburgh Castle, the city & its inhabitants are a vibrant combination of the traditional & the modern. From the historic street of the Royal Mile to the hills of Arthur’s Seat, many hotels in Edinburgh will you give a view unlike no other. And of course, Scots are proud of their hearty, homely cuisine, which is rising in popularity. And what better place to sample the delights than Edinburgh itself.Haggis is known the world-over as a traditional Scottish dish but is often disregarded. See how the Scots eat it by sampling some in one of the many venues across the city – the experts will show you how it’s done! Seafood is another very popular choice here as the country boasts some of the finest shellfish, crabs & lobster in the world.
If you’re in need of a sugar fix, you’ve come to the right place. Stop for lunch in one of the city’s many café’s for a slice of Black Bun, a Girdle Scone, Clootie Dumpling or Fruit Slice. You’ll need to burn off some of those calories before dinner as puddings can be quite dense here.Scottish cuisine is classed as ‘homely’, which derived from the many Scots who took their meals home with them, rather than eating out. This saw a decline in the number of restaurants in the city until the 70’s but luckily, this phased out & Edinburgh is now bustling with an international range of restaurants. It has also seen the number of Michelin starred establishments in Edinburgh on the rise, with many reveling in the rich & hearty traditional recipes of the land. 21212, a daringly upmarket restaurant, Number One in the Balmoral hotel & Restaurant Martin Wishart have all been awarded. Why not treat yourself whilst staying at one of the Edinburgh Hotels?Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5975807
