Crest Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Keep an eye out on the Royal Mile for a riot of tartan-kilts, scarves, even the occasional plaid-clad dog mannequin. That鈥檚 your cue, you鈥檝e landed at the Crest of Edinburgh, a compact shop crammed with all things Scottish attire. Inside, the racks groan with tartan and tweed, but the real treasures are the clan-crested Highland accessories-like sporrans (those leather/fur pouches worn at the front of a kilt to hold personal items), cufflinks, sgian dubhs (which means "black knives" or "black daggers" in Scottish Gaelic), and, of course, the star of the show: Scottish crest badges.
These little emblems aren鈥檛 just shiny souvenirs. They鈥檙e heraldic badges, each one pairing a clan crest with a motto, traditionally worn to signal allegiance to a chief. Think of it as a wearable family banner, in silver or white metal, polished up to pin proudly on your lapel-or, if you鈥檙e following tradition, as a brooch on the left side. Women often wear them as a statement piece, but they look just as sharp on a kilt jacket.
Now, a fun fact: the crests technically belong to the clan chief, not just every member, but that doesn鈥檛 stop anyone from snapping them up. Prices range from 20 to 150 dollars apiece, depending on how fancy you want to go. So, if you鈥檙e looking for a gift that screams Scotland without literally screaming, a crest badge is a clever choice-heritage, sparkle, and a dash of Highland pride all in one pin...
These little emblems aren鈥檛 just shiny souvenirs. They鈥檙e heraldic badges, each one pairing a clan crest with a motto, traditionally worn to signal allegiance to a chief. Think of it as a wearable family banner, in silver or white metal, polished up to pin proudly on your lapel-or, if you鈥檙e following tradition, as a brooch on the left side. Women often wear them as a statement piece, but they look just as sharp on a kilt jacket.
Now, a fun fact: the crests technically belong to the clan chief, not just every member, but that doesn鈥檛 stop anyone from snapping them up. Prices range from 20 to 150 dollars apiece, depending on how fancy you want to go. So, if you鈥檙e looking for a gift that screams Scotland without literally screaming, a crest badge is a clever choice-heritage, sparkle, and a dash of Highland pride all in one pin...
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Sight Name: Crest Of Edinburgh
Sight Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (See walking tours in Edinburgh)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (See walking tours in Edinburgh)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Walking Tours in Edinburgh, Scotland
Create Your Own Walk in Edinburgh
Creating your own self-guided walk in Edinburgh is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
New Town Walking Tour
Rightly regarded as the historic masterpiece of city planning, the New Town of Edinburgh has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. The area forms a significant part of the Scottish capital and is known for its elegant Georgian architecture, abundant shopping opportunities, and many other delights firmly associated with this city.
One of the prominent landmarks in the New Town is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
One of the prominent landmarks in the New Town is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Famous Squares and Streets Walking Tour
Being in Edinburgh, it is only natural to be curious about the avenues, boulevards, and streets leading to (or stemming from) the city's picturesque squares. There, you can find a copious amount of historic and religious sites, fashion stores, classy restaurants, and marketplaces, not to mention some hidden gems, exploring which is well worth the time spent.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
One of Edinburgh's most... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Royal Mile Walking Tour
The Royal Mile, a steep thoroughfare in the heart of Edinburgh, has served as the city鈥檚 backbone since the medieval period. Carved along a volcanic ridge called Castle Rock, this spine of the Old Town slopes down from the mighty Edinburgh Castle at one end to the Holyroodhouse Palace and the weathered ruins of Holyrood Abbey at the other. The distance is almost exactly one Scots mile (hence the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh鈥檚 Old Town isn鈥檛 just old-it鈥檚 ancient, smoky, and proud of itself. This is the city鈥檚 historic core, where centuries of drama, diplomacy, and architectural ambition come layered in stone, soot, and scandal. From its Celtic roots to Roman incursions and royal power plays, this part of town has seen more plot twists than a binge-worthy period drama.
At the heart of it all lies... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
At the heart of it all lies... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Literary Landmarks Tour
For centuries, Edinburgh has been home to numerous writers. The likes of Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, and JK Rowling, just to name a few, have given pride to this city. Fortunately, the tradition doesn't seem to die out any time soon, as Edinburgh keeps producing more and more authors and literary heroes in whose footsteps people still wish to tread.
Naturally, there is a wealth... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Naturally, there is a wealth... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Harry Potter Trail
Years after the last Harry Potter book hit the shelves and the last movie rolled its credits, the cultural phenomenon of Harry Potter doesn't seem to fade away, and the fandom continues strong as ever. Although by now Harry Potter has become a household name across the globe, his literary roots are right here in Edinburgh.
Indeed, J.K. Rowling wrote much of the saga in Scotland鈥檚... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Indeed, J.K. Rowling wrote much of the saga in Scotland鈥檚... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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