New Years Eve options in Edinburgh

- Definitely get street party tickets in Edinburgh, whether you spend the entire evening there or not, as it allows you critical access to the heart of the city, which you may need in order to get to other activities like a ceilidh ("Kay-lee"). Street party and most other city parties go from 9p to 1a.

- Consider attending the Candlight Concert at the St Giles cathedral from 730p to 9p. It's a beautiful church and wonderful classical concert.

- Definitely attend one of the ceildh's - the outdoor one also treats you to the midnight fireworks. You will enjoy learning the scottish folk dances with thousands of new friends. Many people there are also learning the moves for the first time, so you are not alone, and it's a lot of fun.

-Download the full lyrics to the Auld Lang Syne and bring them with you, and you will sing like a pro at midnight.

- and the #1 PLANNING CONSIDERATION: ARRIVE TO THE STREET PARTY BEFORE 11PM, OR THE OFFICIALS WILL NOT LET YOU IN! This was the case in 2008/09 - so make sure you read the fine print on your ticket about access.

A winter wonderland - Edinburgh

A New Year city break in Edinburgh offers enduring festive traditions such as candlelit concerts and choral performances at St Giles Cathedral and an alluring torch lit procession through the city streets. New Years day offers little respite from the fun and action with lots to see and do and especially rewarding for family city breaks. The famous Winter Fayre is the perfect cure for that hangover with a traditional funfair, dog sledding, open air ice skating and numerous speciality shops selling all kinds of tempting local snacks, souvenirs and gifts.

With more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the UK, revellers will certainly not go hungry on a New Years Eve in Edinburgh. Special festive menus of every description are available in the myriad of elegant dining rooms, cafes and taverns catering to all taste buds from European specialities, oriental and Asian delights and traditional Caledonian food such as succulent game dishes, stews and Scottish salmon. Most hotels have gala dinner evenings on the 1st of January along with traditional Scottish entertainment.

In Edinburgh - New Years Eve

The historic streets of Edinburgh city centre resound to the sights and sounds of what is universally renowned as the largest and most unique New Year celebrations in Europe. A New Year city break in Edinburgh is much more than a single night of fun and partying with a four day program of events and entertainment designed to cater to all ages and tastes.

The main focus is the main Hogmanay street party where over 100,000 people will brave the chilly midnight air to see in the New Year against the spectacular illuminated backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Here all manner of entertainment is on offer from street theatre, vibrant dance music stages, concerts and a truly enthralling fireworks display.

Edinburgh Pass Tour

Visiting Scotland's capital city has never been easier with the Edinburgh Pass. No need to carry notes and small change, with this electronic smart card you can experience quick and hassle-free entrance to attractions.

From museums and historic buildings to breath-taking art exhibitions and interactive visitor attractions, fine dining and shopping - you can use the Edinburgh Pass to make the most of your trip to Edinburgh. There is something for everyone!

See more and save more with the Edinburgh Pass, the must-have sightseeing pass in Edinburgh. Enjoy free entry to over 30 top attractions, free return airport transfers, great savings while in Edinburgh plus lots more.

Just visit 3 attractions and you can save £10 on a 1 Day Pass. The Edinburgh Pass contains £220 worth of entrance fees and transport tickets at any one time.

The Edinburgh Tour includes FREE entry to the following attractions:

* 3D Loch Ness Experience
* Almond Valley Heritage Centre
* Auld Reekie Tours Terror Tour
* Auld Reekie Tours Underground Tour
* The Cadies and Witchery Tours - Ghost and Gore Tour
* The Cadies and Witchery Tours - Murder and Mystery Tour
* Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh
* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
* Dynamic Earth (Child Pass not valid here)
* Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World
* Edinburgh Visit Scotland - Robert Louis Stevenson Experience
* The Edinburgh Dungeon
* Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour (Child Pass not valid due to licensing laws)
* Edinburgh Zoo
* Glenkinchie Distillery
* Greenyonder Tours - Walk the Talk
* Geernyonder Tours - Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile
* Hopetoun House
* John Knox House
* Lauriston Castle
* Maid of the Forth - Cruise N' Relax
* Maid of the Forth - Cruise N' Explore
* Mercat Tours - Secrets of the Royal Mile
* Mercat Tours - The Historic Vaults Tour
* Mercat Tours - The Ghostly Vaults Tour
* Mercat Tours - Gallows to Graveyards Tour
* National Museum of Flight including Concorde Experience
* National Trust for Scotland - The Georgian House
* National Trust for Scotland - Gladstone's Land
* National Trust for Scotland - Newhailes
* Nelson Monument
* National Museums of Scotland National Museum of Flight and Concorde Experience
* National Museums of Scotland - National Museum of Scotland, Special Exhibitions
* The Queens Gallery (Palace of Holyroodhouse)
* Scottish Mining Museum
* Scottish Seabird Centre
* Seafari Adventures High Speed Boat Trips
* Surgeon's Hall Museum
* National Gallery of Scotland Impressionism and Scotland Exhibition
* The 3D Loch Ness Experience

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Kew House and Apartments

The Kew House and Apartments is a quite comfortable, nice five stars residence in Edinburgh (United Kingdom). The hotel offers eight rooms. The Kew House and Apartments provides among other amenities heating, tour organiser and public and private non-smoking. Typical amenities of the rooms are: seating area, bath-room, iron available and trouser press. Rates start from 79 £.

Kew House is an excellent choice, very easy access to the city centre, spotless accommodation and extremely helpful hosts.
1 Kew Terrace EH12 5JE Edinburgh
General: Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Gay Friendly, Parking, Free Parking, Garden, Valet Parking.
Services: Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Tour Desk, Room Service.