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Only a portion of the entire holding can be shown at any one time. Accordingly a selection is rotated periodically, with special exhibitions mounted in the Dean Gallery, where there is, in addition, a permanent show of the work of Eduardo Paolozzi - a local hero with an international reputation.

Entry is free. The galleries have shops, selling scholarly material as well as postcards and gifts, and the Cafe Newton in the Dean Gallery is particularly attractive, with good food at sensible prices. The staff at both galleries are welcoming and helpful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16630 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14320
It is your opportunity to see inside some of Edinburgh’s most architecturally, culturally and socially significant buildings. This year’s programme gives free access to over 70 buildings, ranging from historic landmarks to the most contemporary of designs – including many hidden gems.

Each venue has organised a range of free activities, designed to bring the history, design and the everyday use of the building to life – including behind the scenes tours, talks, exhibitions, musical recitals, demonstrations and re-enactments. There are also many activities for children.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14320 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13765
Good tablet in the shop at the main gate too.

Queen Mother's memorial is spectacularly kitsch - walk into the little stone hut and look up. You'll wonder why anybody thought that was a good idea...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13765 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13746
The views are amazing. Sturdy shoes are a must.

While there make sure you go on a pilgrimage to Hutton's section, the place where one of the great heroes of the enlightenment, geologist James Hutton, deduced in the 18th century that the world must in fact be millions of years old: "there is no vestige of a beginning nor prospect of an end".]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13746 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13389
It makes a change from the usual high ticket prices!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13389 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10451 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10451 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8017
Oh yes, we have got everything here in Edinburgh, and these ruins of a very curious attempt can still be seen behind the emergency exit of the library in Morningside.

Unfortunately, the owners are quite protective of the old cinema, which is not open to the public.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8017 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7989
Its near the wonderful seaside promenade, with about 45 min if walked in full.

The path to Cramond Island is only walkable when the tide is out, so take some water with you in case you'll get trapped there with the tide rushing in.

Nice for doggies, kiddies and their owners as there is a big beach, too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7989 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7976 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7976 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7960 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7960 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7909 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7909 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7907
The views from this 200ft tower are breathtaking and really give you a perspective on the magnificent layout of Edinburgh and its sights. Be warned though - there is no lift just 287 steps to climb to the top.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7907 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7898 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7898 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7892 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7892 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7890 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7890 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7505 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7505 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4405
Not quite so lively is the Dean Cemetery, located at the side of the gallery. But it’s still wonderful to stroll through the trees and read the names of forgotten scholars and captains of industry on mossy mausoleums and gravestones.

Old and new melted into one another. Dali might have liked it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4405 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7990
There is also a restaurant at the back of Lauriston Park called Lauriston Farm, which is run by Brewer's Fayre, so the meals are pretty low priced and the quality is OK, though the menu is a bit mainstream. Pub is quite child friendly, and has a nice beer garden and huge parking space.

It is also situated near the famous seaside promenade by Cramond, and near the community golf course. Lots of sheep and cows in the fields, too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7990 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7972 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7972 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7440 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7440