| | Facilities within the Property |
 The hotel offers a Restaurant called BACCHUS, which is elegantly designed in black and gold. Our chef David Scott produces only fresh, locally sourced produce of international taste. The staff are professional and friendly and we have a loyal clientele. The hotel has a Bar with a full drinks license and after midnight the night porter can serve drinks after hours. |
Our guests are welcome to use the Leisure Club at the Caledonian Hotel on Princes Street which is fully equipped with a large Swimming Pool, Gym and Beauty treatments. |
| Property Facilities Summary: |  Bar | Car Rental (with Driver) | | Child Friendly | Concierge Service | | DVD Library | Fax Service | | Fitness Facilities | Fridge | | Guided Tours | Laundry | | Parking | Photocopier | | Wake Up Service | | | |
EDINBURGH CASTLE: This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex history. The oldest part, St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510; the Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late 16th century; and the Scottish National War Memorial after the First World War. The castle houses the Honours - the Crown Jewels - of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th-century gun Mons Meg, the One O' Clock Gun and the National War Museum of Scotland. In addition to guided tours provided by the castle stewards, there is an audio guide tour available in six languages. The audio tour takes the visitor on a tour around the castle, explains its architecture, and tells its dramatic history. This guide is available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese and German. The charge for Adults is £3.00, Concessions £2.00, Children £1.00. The Crown Jewel shop in the Royal Apartments offers exclusive lines of specially designed jewellery. A courtesy vehicle, provided by the Bank of Scotland, can take visitors with a disability to the top of the castle. Ramps and a lift give access to the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny and associated exhibition; and ramps provide access to the war memorial. For those with impaired vision, there is a free Braille guide and hands-on models of the Crown Jewels with Braille texts.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Scotland's stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Featuring the ever popular massed pipes and drums from around the world.
THE REAL MARY KING'S CLOSE: A historical accurate interpretation of life in Edinburgh from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Accompanied by a costumed tour guide, visitors walk through a warren of hidden streets beneath the Royal Mile to discover dramatic episodes from the past.
THE PALACE OF HOLYROOD HOUSE: The official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history.
NO.22 CHARLOTTE SQUARE: Charlotte Square, in Edinburgh's renowned New Town, is considered by many as the finest Georgian square in Britain. It was the last commission of Robert Adam (1728-92), one of the world's most influential architects. The square's light, spacious town houses attracted Scottish landowners and professional people, who could afford to move out of the crowded tenements of the Old Town, and the south side's first feus were sold in 1796. During the 20th century the houses on the south side were used increasingly as offices by legal and financial companies, many of whom had moved out by the early 1990s. In 1996 the Trust bought Nos 26-31, with the vision of initiating a renaissance of the square. The houses are now the head office of the National Trust for Scotland, with The Drawing Room Gallery, Gift Shop, Coffee House and Restaurant open to visitors. On display is a collection of 20th-century Scottish paintings, including works by the Scottish Colourists, which has been donated to the Trust. It is complemented by a loan collection of fine Regency furniture and objets d'art. The Drawing Room Gallery also acts as an information centre about the Trust and its work. There is a wide range of exciting goods in the shop, and visitors can enjoy morning coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea in style in the Coffee House. The 'Taste of Scotland' restaurant offers a lunch menu with fresh seasonal produce in a relaxed atmosphere.
THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT: Explore the Visitor Centre's hands-on interactive displays and discover the past, present and future of the Scottish Parliament. Visit the Debating Chamber and see the Parliament in action!
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS: Known locally as the 'Botanics' and established way back in 1670, Scotland's Premier Garden is one of the UK's favourite attractions welcoming over 660,000 visitors each year. Originally founded as a physic garden in Holyrood, the Garden moved to Leith and finally, settled and expanded in Inverleith in 1820. Home to over 6% of all known plants, the Garden is acknowledged to be one of the finest in the world where unusual and beautiful plants can be found. Tender plants have always been an important part of the Living Collections and the Glasshouses featuring Britain's tallest Palm House, is a haven for botanical wonders in ten climate zones. Discover some of the world's oldest plants in the Orchid & Cycad House. Edinburgh's most famous tropical rainforest, the Tropical Aquatic House, displays well-known and economically important plants, including bananas and rubber, as well as some familiar houseplants. The world's largest collection of vireya rhododendrons, originally from the mountains of New Guinea and Borneo, are on display in the Peat and Rock House. These beautiful species share their house with plants that feed on insects!
A popular area since its opening in 1997 is the Chinese Hillside providing a showcase to RBGE's historic and contemporary Chinese plant collections. With the largest collection of Chinese-origin plants in cultivation, familiar garden plants alongside more unusual specimens can be seen, many of which were collected in China during the early 20th Century by the intrepid plant-hunters. With a beautiful setting and a tranquil pool of water, it is a favourite with those who want to escape the stresses of life for a while.
Other feature highlights include, the world-famous Rock Garden, which displays some beautiful and rare alpine gems, native wonders can be discovered in the Scottish Heath Garden and an impressive arboretum of colourful trees can be found in the Woodland Garden. Just 1 mile from the City Centre, this beautiful oasis has spectacular views of the Edinburgh skyline. There are events, exhibitions and activities all year round.
THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART:
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art houses Scotland's finest collection of modern and contemporary art. It opened in 1960 and since then the collection has grown to include 5000 items, ranging from paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings of the 1890's right up to contemporary video installations of the 1990s. Highlights include works by Vuillard, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Kirchner and Dix; a superb selection of paintings by Scottish artists such as Peploe, Fergusson, Gillies and Redpath; post-war work by Bacon, Freud, Davie, Hockney, Balthus and Lege, and more recent work by artists including Baselitz, Antony Gormley and Damian Hirst. The building was designed by William Burn in the 1820's as a school, but has been adapted with great success. grounds surrounding the Gallery provide the perfect setting for sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth amongst others.
THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY: The Scottish National Portrait Gallery provides a visual history of Scotland from the 16th century to the present day, told through portraits of the people who shaped it: royals and rebels, poets and philosophers, heroes and villains. The collection is specifically of western art, with works by artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Dali. The gallery also holds an unrivalled collection of twentieth century Scottish art including paintings by Bellany, Gillies, Peploe, Davie and Redpath. The Gallery is situated in extensive parkland, providing the perfect setting for sculptures by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Anthony Caro and others. The light and airy café has a pleasant buzz all year round but really comes into its own in the summer when seating extends onto the terrace and lawn to the rear of the Gallery. The shop is the place to go for unusual gifts and a great range of books and catalogues. Temporary exhibitions change on a regular basis, details of which can be found on the website.
THE DEAN GALLERY: The Dean Gallery, situated opposite the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, houses an extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art including many celebrated works by Dali, Duchamp, Ernst, Giacometti, Magritte, Man Ray, Miro, Picasso, Tanguay and Delvaux among others. The Gallery is also home to a large collection of work by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, including a substantial number of plaster sculptures, prints and drawings, as well as books, toys, machine parts and other items which have inspired his work over the years. Using these various artworks and object, the gallery has recreated the artist's densely crowded London studio. There is also a suite of galleries for displaying exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. New landscaping has the Gallery with magnificent grounds for the display of sculpture along with commanding views south over the city.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF SCOTLAND: Widely regarded as one of the finest smaller galleries in the world, the National Gallery of Scotland contains an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by the greatest artists from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism. The Gallery occupies a handsome Neo-Classical building designed by William Playfair. It contains notable collections of works by Old Masters, Impressionists and Scottish artists. Among them are the Bridgewater Madonna by Raphael, Constable's Dedham Vale and works by Titian, Velazquez, Van Gogh and Gaugin. The Gallery also contains the most comprehensive collection of Scottish art from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century with masterpieces by such well-known figures Ramsay, Raeburn and Wilkie. Snap up an Old Master for less than you might think at the Gallery's shop - a twist on the traditional, with surprises round every corner.
THE HUB - EDINBURGH'S FESTIVAL CENTRE: Spectacular A-listed building. Ticket centre, cafe, shop, information, function space. Home of the Edinburgh International Festival and a visitor centre for the city's festivals. Fantastic art and craft in magnificent building.
THE ROYAL MUSEUM: Welcome to the Royal Museum, a magnificent Victorian building, distinguished by its soaring, glass-topped roof which floods the Main Hall with natural light. The Royal Museum houses outstanding international collections of decorative arts, science, industry, archaeology and the natural world. Some exhibits are millions of years old, others less than a decade. Together they reflect the diversity of life on earth and the ingenuity of humankind. Adjacent to the Museum of Scotland.
THE SCOTT MONUMENT: On the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832, the great and good of the city came together to agree on a fitting monument to this outstanding Scottish literary figure. In 1836, an architectural competition was launched, inviting designs for an appropriate memorial. Two years later, the trustees approved the design submitted by George Meikle Kemp, and construction began in 1840.
ST GILES' CATHEDRAL: The oldest parts of the present building are the four massive central pillars, thought to date from about 1120. The church was burnt down in 1385, but quickly rebuilt. Over the next 150 years, many chapels were added. These included chapels set up by the craftsmen's guilds of Edinburgh; chapels endowed by prominent merchants and nobles, and even a chapel for the relic of St. Giles.
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA: Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia, a five-star attraction in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith. The experience starts in the Visitor Centre where you can discover Britannia's fascinating story. Then step aboard for a self-led audio tour (available in 7 languages with a special handset for children in English) which takes you around five decks, giving a unique insight into what life was like for the Royal Family, Officers and Yachtsmen. Following Britannia's move to Ocean Terminal in October 2001 there is even more to see with the opening of further areas of the ship, including the Royal Marine Barracks, the Laundry and the Sick Bay. |
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