Sean Connery’s Edinburgh
A Captivating City Built for the Silver Screen
Sean Connery’s Edinburgh
When it comes to promoting the beautiful city of Edinburgh it’s hard to find a more fitting ambassador than the legendary Sir Sean Connery.
Known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond and his illustrious career in Hollywood, Connery was born and raised in Edinburgh and he never shied away from expressing his love for his hometown.
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Sean Connery’s Edinburgh
20 Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland Travel Guide:
1) Edinburgh Castle
2) Scotch Whisky Experience (suggestion)
3) Royal Mile Old Town for souvenir shopping
4) Edinburgh Walking Tours (Ghost Tour, Literary Tour, etc)
5) Eat Traditional Scottish food: Haggis, neeps & tatties (suggestion: Whiski Rooms)
6) Holyrood Palace (Official resident of British Monarchy)
7) Holyrood Abbey and Garden
8) Edinburgh Gin Distillery (suggested tour)
9) National Museum of Scotland
10) Princes Street Garden
11) Dean Village (underrated place to visit)
12) Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat
13) Scott Monument for great views of Edinburgh
14) Royal Botanic Garden not far from New Town
15) Food Tour (suggestion: Eat Walk Edinburgh)
16) Wynds and closes in the Old Town of Edinburgh
17) St. Giles Cathedral
18) Scottish National Gallery Museum
19) Scottish National Portrait Gallery Museum
20) Nightlife in Edinburgh (pubs, live band or a ceilidh)
A Captivating City Built for the Silver Screen - Sean Connery’s Edinburgh
In 1983, the City of Edinburgh District Council sponsored a film featuring Connery to showcase the city’s unique charm to tourist and it was distributed by the British Tourist Authority.
20 Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland Travel Guide:
