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EDINBURGH HEN DAY

There really is so much to see and do. Ifyou really want to get to grips with everything there is to see go on an open top sightseeing bus tour. We reckon it’s the best way for you and the girls on your Edinburgh hen party to get your heads around this fantastic city in one go.

Shopping

Fact: When it comes to shopping, Edinburgh has it all. From high street chains to specialist outfitters, bargain basements to exclusive boutiques, there really is no limit to places you can flex your plastic.

Harvey Nichols – a well known shrine to style. Packed with designer names, Stella McCartney, Prada and Gucci to name but a few - this is a must for every fashionista!

Multrees Walk is just around the corner and home to some serious designer labels, including Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani and Mulberry. Just a short walk across St Andrew Square takes you to Jenners, Edinburgh's original department store and a magnet for fashion lovers since 1838.

Princes Street offers a shopping experience with a difference - the perfect mix of shopping and sightseeing, with all the usual High Street favourites, on one side and the spectacular Edinburgh Castle on the other.

George Street – a block away from Princes Street, has a divine mix of sophisticated shops and hip bars, this is one stylish street not to be missed for the girls on your hen party Edinburgh! There is ample opportunity to take a cocktail break in one of the many stylish bars and bistros which line the street, making this the ultimate shopping experience for the seriously hip, which we know that FREEDOM hen weekend Edinburgh girls are!

FREEDOM reckons that you must not leave your Edinburgh hen parties without at least one Scottish souvenir! Head over to Edinburgh’s vibrant and historic Grassmarket area, overlooked by Edinburgh Castle, or take a walk down the Royal Mile which is the best place for Scottish related items tartan, tartan, tartan— kilts, whisky, shortbread and the like — but look closer and you can find some of the best quality knitwear, textile and food retailers in the country.

Edinburgh Culture

If art is your thing, then there are plenty of museums and art galleries throughout the city to fill your day on your Edinburgh hen parties. The National Galleries of Scotland are located on three sites, each home to special exhibitions and different parts of the national collection of fine art. The collection is free to the public, open daily and among the best in the world.

As well as the permanent exhibitions, which include masterpieces from the early Renaissance to the present day by some of the most important artists in history, there are regular temporary exhibitions in the various galleries which range from John Turner through to Tracey Emin.

Edinburgh Castle

Sited on top of an extinct volcano, majestic Edinburgh Castle is steeped in history. The Castle hosts the fabulous and infamous Edinburgh Military Tattoo every August and has hosted numerous rock and pop concerts over the years, it is open every day for Edinburgh hen parties to tour, discover its secrets and enjoy the spectacular views across the city. Make sure you see Scotland's Crown Jewels - the crown, sword and sceptre are amongst the oldest regalia in Europe – girls, you can’t beat this for serious bling!

Be part of history at the new very expensive Scottish Parliament and wind your way down the Royal Mile from the Castle and witness a wonder of modern architecture. Spend a fascinating few hours on a guided tour of the new home of Scottish politics. Watch history being made in the awe-inspiring Debating Chamber.

Edinburgh Dungeon

Feeling brave? Do you fancy the darker side of life on your Edinburgh hen weekend? We at FREEDOM can help you satisfy your every whim! You could visit The Edinburgh Dungeon on Market Street for some gruesome humour and horror. You could then build this experience with the Murder and Mystery Tour around the Historic Old Town where your hen party in Edinburgh will be regaled with tales of mystery intrigue and the supernatural. You can experience more of this side of Edinburgh in the dark of the night! BOO!!

Why don’t you conquer Arthur's Seat? This is not what you think! It is the top of a volcano crater! Get out in the fresh air and climb Arthur's Seat, the highest in a group of hills that make up Holyrood Park. The views from the top are well worth the effort – and it’s free and a great way to blow away the cobwebs from the Edinburgh hen nights.

We may be able to help you resolve a secret and break a code during your hen weekend in Edinburgh! Only a few miles outside of the city is Rosslyn Chapel. Is the Holy Grail hidden in this medieval chapel? Famous for its unique stone carvings and for being a key filming location for the Da Vinci Code, a trip to Rosslyn makes an intriguing day out for you and the girls.