Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket area has everything you could possibly want contained into one, fascinating place.

Situated in the southern valley of the volcanic crag and tail of The Royal Mile, The grassmarket is backdropped by the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. Most of the original buildings of the Old Town still remain giving the area a distinctly historical atmosphere.

You can easily imagine the figures of the past who used to populate the Grassmarket taverns such as Robert Burns, Walter Scott and the notorious Burke & Hare.

There is a vast array of eclectic shops where you can buy everything from a practical Joke to a made-to-measure suit.

There is thriving bar and restaurant culture with pubs and clubs in abundance, and Restaurants serving French Italian, Mexican, Seafood and Scottish Cuisine. Many have outdoor seating and beer gardens for the warmer days in Edinburgh when the Grassmarket takes on a continental atmosphere.

The wide open spaces accommodate regular open air food markets, bric-a brac stalls and street sellers. Even Parades, open-air concerts and street performers during the buzz of the Edinburgh Festival. With accommodation from four star International Hotels to Backpacker Hostels available, you can abe sure to find somewhere to stay to suit your budget.