Take in the history of Edinburgh, walking hand in hand! Raphael's Madonna of the Pinks is at the National Gallery on the Mound. A lifetime chance of viewing the great painting will seem even more worth it when you remember that the painting was almost shipped abroad by its owner after receiving a $29 million offer. Go on to the National Museum, for the usual round of tourist stuff. Have a cozy dinner together in the splendid restaurant at the top, with the Edinburgh sights at your feet, literally.
Next, come back to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia; revel in the feeling that you are the royal couple for a moment. See the bedroom where the prince and princess of Wales made love for the first time, during their honeymoon aboard the yacht.
Go on to the Edinburgh Castle to complete the romantic history tour. You are viewing a thousand years of history on that rock. The Royal Mile is a collection of streets that take you from the Palace of Holy Rood House, the Queen's residence in Scotland, to the Edinburgh Castle.
2. Walk Hand in Hand
The Royal Mile
If walking is your passion, the walking tours of these streets and the Mary's Close, the back streets of the Royal Mile, can be unforgettable. There are drama and ghost effects added by tour companies, but the feeling of setting your feet where royalty and historical figures strolled will give you a thrill, especially if romance is in your mind. The clean roads, splendid hospitality, and the ambience of romance create a heady feeling, and well worth the journey.
3. Literary Litany
Local Bookstore
If books are your obsession, then you are in for a treat. Edinburgh, declared by the UN as a City of Literature, is the first city to be so honored. The Writer's Museum will keep you enthralled for a few hours. Edinburgh has been home to many honored writers, such as Burns, Scott, Stevenson, Carlyle, Conan Doyle, Muriel Spark, and Rowling. One look at the magical atmosphere tells you where they got their inspiration.
4. Touristy Stuff
Camera Obscura
The Edinburgh Zoo is not just an eighty-acre spread, it hosts many threatened species, and you have the rare opportunity of viewing penguins. The greenery and vast space is soothing and ideal for just wandering around together.
Go on to the Camera Obscura, the gallery of illusions and visual oddities, and then to Our Dynamic Earth. This Edinburgh edition of a science museum is a soul-searching voyage to understanding science and the earth around us. You may not take the actual journey, but your philosophical understanding of a voyage together will certainly take on new meanings here.
5. Picnic and Outdoors
Aurthor's Seat
Pack a picnic for dinner and set off to Arthur's Seat, the remains of an extinct volcano, to get an experience of a lifetime. The walk is not tough, but very scenic, as you see the whole city at your feet. The sunset will definitely set off the spark of romance in you; it is simply gorgeous.
6. Romantic Evening
Butterfly World
What can be more fascinating than standing amid a hundred fluttering, colorful butterflies? Anyone who loves nature will enjoy spending a day at Butterfly World. The more interested you are in these tiny wisps of color, the more you can learn here. Yes, there are bound to be plenty of families, kids, and crowds, but you cannot always be alone. This is a great way to spend a few hours before heading for an invigorating walk along the riverbank and a late lunch.
7. Take a Witchery Tour
Witch Actor on Tour
Edinburgh and surrounding areas have a history of magic, wizardry, and witchcraft. If the two of you are so inclined, take a witchery tour of Edinburgh and learn about its history (steeped in mystery). This will give you the perfect chance to stick close!
8. Check out the Castles
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh's beautiful and historic castles stand tall and strong, beckoning locals, and visitors alike. Visit the majestic Edinburgh Castle, take the tour and peek into the past, imagining the lives of Mary Queen of Scots and her family. The surrounding forested areas present plenty of opportunities for solitary walks, secluded picnics, and cozy canoodling.
The Gothic Craigmillar Castle is another beautiful and spectacular relic of the city's history.
9. Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town District
Edinburgh and surrounding areas have a history of magic, wizardry, and witchcraft. If the two of you are so inclined, take a witchery tour of Edinburgh and learn about its history (steeped in mystery). This will give you the perfect chance to stick close!
10. Royal Treatment
Leith Docks
Visit the Royal Yacht Britannica at the Leith Docks, where it was retired in 1988 with a tear from the Queen herself. Explore the lavish ship and pretend to be a pair of royals. Then give yourselves the royal treatment by going to dine at one of the beautiful and luxurious seafood restaurants in the area.
