The I-Spy series of entertaining, educational books to keep children amused on holiday and day trips was founded in 1948. With over 18 million books sold, they have a unique place in British popular culture. After a 10-year absence, Michelin is publishing all new versions for today's kids with a wide choice of popular topics, wildlife, nature, cities, car, and train travel.
Now Edinburgh is the subject of a new I-Spy book - a tiny travel guide book aimed at 8-14 year olds. Scotland's capital city is famously child-friendly in terms of its five-star family attractions, and the very air is redolent with a gory history of plague, bodysnatchers, murder, witches and public executions - just what children love!
With maps and colour photographs, it takes you on an exciting time-travelling journey from the Castle through the Old Town and New Town, following in the footsteps of royalty, thieves, murderers, poets, writers and inventors.
Each themed chapter is full of amusing stories and unsual facts and figures. From city streets to Edinburgh's parks, rivers and seashore, there are 135 places to be spotted and things to find with varying degrees of difficulty. The more tricky it is to spy, the more points are given. Climb Arthur's Seat, take a magical Harry Potter trail, find a haggis and see the largest gannet colony in the world - are just a few of the wonderful things to see and do.
Young visitors and city residents alike are sure to have family fun exploring the city, countryside and coastline around Edinburgh with this I-Spy book in their pocket.
I-Spy Edinburgh (Michelin maps and guides) £2.50.