Student Weekend
Description:
One of the cities greatest attractions is that it can appeal to all ages, tastes and persuasions. Three days in the capital with a group of students will undoubtedly be packed full of activites for both the day and long into the dark hours. First pick your hostel and Castle Rock is centrally located providing a buzzing and friendly environment. The hostel staff always offering great ideas for things to see and do and sometimes its difficult no to leave the hostel itself; with a great mix of foreign and local travelers you will more than likely gather a larger group together for a wild night out.
Author: Hollie
Day 1 - Edinburgh
Arrive at Skirmish Paintball just after midday to ensure you run off that pub lunch and get the adrenaline throbbing through your head. Skirmish is also a great place to meet other people with team events and prizes for tournaments on occassion. Set aside a full afternoon to travel here and back into the city centre. Café Graffiti is a great venue for live music get here early for a good seat and enjoy a some bar snacks.
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Skirmish Paintball
Location:
view in google maps195 Slateford Road
EH14 1QA Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
44 800 05261902
Café Graffiti
Location:
view in google mapsMansfield Place
East London Street
EH7 4BH Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
44 131 546 78653
Castle Rock Hostel
Location:
view in google maps15 Johnstone Terrace
EH1 1TB Edinburgh, Scotland
Phone:
44 131 225 9666Day 2 - Edinburgh
Keeping with the adrenaline theme take the bus out to Alien Rock which offers indoor wall climbing for the beginners and those who consider themselves a pro. The staff are an energetic and friendly group and make the whole experience great fun. The competition can continue for the afternoon at the bowling alley offering a well stocked bar and cafe. Begin the evenings festivities at Cas Rock- loud music venue for a bit of a dance and cheap lager. Move onto one of Edinburgh's more flamboyant and fashionably 'kitsch' nightclubs. You will not leave here without making friends.
1
Alien Rock
Location:
view in google maps8 Pier Place
Leith
EH6 4LP Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 131 552 72112
World of Bowling
Location:
view in google mapsCorn Exchange Village 11 Newmarket Road
EH14 1RJ Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
0131 443 04043
Cas Rock
Location:
view in google maps104 West Port
EH3 9DN Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
44 131 229 43414
CC Blooms
Location:
view in google maps23 Greenside Place
EH1 3AA Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Phone:
44 131 556 9331Day 3 - Edinburgh
Begin the day (and the recovery) with a refreshing walk through Princes Street Gardens. Ease yourself into reality with a browse through the local shops. The Museum of Scotland has a great selection of exhibits for those quieter afternoons. Pear Tree House has a large beer garden which at night is lit up with strings of twinkly fairy lights. Stay for your dinner and long into the night it sometimes offers accoustic music sets. A relaxed and enjoyable end to three nights away.
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Princes Street Gardens
Location:
view in google mapsPrinces Street
Princes St
EH2 2EL Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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National Museum of Scotland
Location:
view in google mapsChambers Street
EH1 1JF Edinburgh, United Kingdom
