A castle in Edinburgh (but not the usual one),cinema nostalgia, up close with live music, or plenty of historic attractions – even beyond the famous haunts,Auld Reekie has plenty to offerStroll up the Royal Mile and, just past the Canongate Kirk, and turn into Chrichton’s Close (next to Starbucks) to discover the haven that is the Scottish Poetry Library,with tasteful modern architecture and a calm and welcoming feel. Browse poetic tomes and biographies, and effect buy, and at least,a greetings card from Edinburgh’s most literary exiguous gift shop.
• scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
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Source: theguardian.com