{"product_id":"edinburgh-by-smartphone","title":"Edinburgh By Smartphone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdinburgh by Smartphone is a city guidebook for the digital age, offering unique insight into the city and giving you the chance to put your smartphone to excellent use as your traveling companion!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdinburgh by Smartphone\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrates on photo locations for capturing iconic shots of the most famous sights in the city, and also some less well-known locations that nevertheless offer excellent photographic opportunities. The second main element of the book details walks around the city that can easily be incorporated into any city break. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach photo spot has clear \u003cstrong\u003ewhat3words\u003c\/strong\u003e references for getting to the required location and where to stand when you get there. It also provides background information about the photo subjects, and lists nearby refreshments options and other notable attractions in the vicinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photo spots include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eEdinburgh Castle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Scott Monument\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGreyfriars Bobby\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSt. Giles’ Cathedral\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Royal Mile\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCalton Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHolyroodhouse Palace\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eScottish Parliament Building\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eArthur''s Seat\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eVictoria Street\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Grassmarket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDean Village \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe walks covered in the book (complete with distances and estimated number of steps) are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Town Walk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exploring Edinburgh''s historic Old Town, centred around the Royal Mile.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Town Walk. \u003c\/strong\u003e  In contrast to the Old Town, the New Town presents ordered Georgian elegance and this walk takes you through its streets. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Walk. \u003c\/strong\u003e  Edinburgh has an extremely rich literary history, and this walk takes you to the places where many of Edinburgh''s most famous writers lived and worked, including Sir Walter Scott, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, J. K. Rowling and Ian Rankin. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Side Walk. \u003c\/strong\u003e  It is impossible to escape the fact that Edinburgh has had more than its fair share of devious and murderous characters over the centuries. This walk takes in the sites where they operated, and details many of their activities, including the numerous ghostly stories that have flourished around the city. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater of Leith Walk. \u003c\/strong\u003e  As an antidote to the hustle and bustle of the city centre, this walk takes you through the nearby tranquil Water of Leith, including the picturesque and historic Dean Village. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArthur''s Seat Walk. \u003c\/strong\u003e  Looming large over the city, this walk takes you to the summit of Arthur''s Seat (and back), for a vigorous walk and stunning views over the city. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting the best out of a smartphone camera is also looked at, so you can take the best photos possible, feel confident using your smartphone camera, and concentrate all your attention on the photo subjects. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312676741502,"sku":"NW9781840789782","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781840789782.jpg?v=1778589142","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/edinburgh-by-smartphone","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}