愛丁堡古堡(Edinburgh Castle)是愛丁堡以至蘇格蘭的精神象徵,它建於海拔一百三十多米,在南、西、北三面陡峭的山頂上,地勢險峻,氣勢磅礡。這是七世紀時由蘇格蘭國王愛德華為防禦敵人而建的城堡,十一世紀時馬康爾三世(Malcolm III)又在裡面建成王家住所,延續至中世紀,這裡一直是英國重要的王室古堡之一,到十六世紀初,聖十字架王宮(Palace of Holyroodhouse)落成,才取代古堡的地位。
火烈鳥酒店Flamigo HotelInside, the blue domes are especially impressive.
這家酒店在阿卡波克是一座豪華酒店,建於20世紀30年代。In 1950, the hotel was purchased lock, stock, and barrel, by a group of Hollywood actors as their own private Shangrila.1950年直到1984年,一群好萊塢演員如:This group was called The Hollywood Gang , and was led by Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan), and John Wayne.Johnny Weismuller〔泰山〕、約翰韋恩、There were about 10-15 other investors in the deal, including names like Cary Grant.加里格蘭特。把這裡作為The hotel would remain the private resort of these stars until 1984.私人度假勝地。The hotel lobby and restaurant are filled with photos and film memorabilia from these people.酒店大堂和餐廳都挂滿了好萊塢明星和名人的照片。