Scotland - Edinburgh

Travel Guide to the grand capital city on the East Coast of Scotland. Famous for the Castle on the hill, the Royal Mile, the historic Old Town and New Town
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Discover historic tales of murders and executions in Edinburgh in this guide which explores hangings, torture, and mob riots in Scotland's capital city.
The history of Edinburgh stretches back over 1,000 years, though the earliest humans lived there around 8500 BC. Discover more Edinburgh facts in this guide.
Discover a collection of fascinating facts about Edinburgh in this article which covers the city's landscape, buildings, tourist attractions and people.

Overview

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This article features essential Edinburgh tips & advice that will show you the best times to visit, how to save money, and how to travel around the city.
This page is your ultimate tour guide, loaded with a collection of essential tools and resources that every tourist should have at their fingertips.
This page will help you find things to do in Edinburgh with a map, tourist information articles, and visitor guides about Edinburgh's top attractions.

Itineraries & Tips

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Accommodation

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Fishers Leith | The original Fishers

Food

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The Best Traditional Pubs In Edinburgh
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Bars & Pubs

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Food & Drink - Le Monde (City Centre) George Street, Edinburgh
Food & Drink - Le Monde (City Centre) George Street, Edinburgh

Cafes, Coffee Shops, Afternoon Tea

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Calton Hill, located close to Princes Street, features a collection of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks situated within a few hundred feet of each other.
National Monument | Edinburgh World Heritage

Calton Hill

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Discover the top Outlander filming locations near Edinburgh with this guide that explains the history of each site and its use in the show.
Underneath the streets of Gilmerton lies Gilmerton Cove, a secret underground series of passageways and chambers that were carved into the sandstone by hand.
It’s possible to visit a huge number of tourist attractions in any direction from Edinburgh when you have a car. Glasgow is just an hour away on the M8 and Stirling is an hour on the M9, while Perth is an hour on the M90 – all wonderful cities with heaps of things to see and do. In this article you’ll discover some of the best attractions to visit on day trips from Edinburgh including The Kelpies, Doune Castle, and Loch Lomond, all of which are easily driveable by car.

Day Trips from Edinburgh

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Dean Village in Edinburgh is a historic city suburb that was once the home of mills and industries that used the nearby Water of Leith. Although the water-powered mills are long gone many of the original mill buildings remain, most of which are protected and therefore unaltered from the time they were built over 100 years ago. Discover Edinburgh's Dean Village with this complete visitor guide.

Dean Village

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Edinburgh Castle is Scotland's most-visited attraction. Dominating the city skyline, the castle sits on Castle Rock at the upper end of the Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Castle

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Edinburgh's Christmas is a winter festival featuring markets, shows and funfairs that is held in the centre of Edinburgh every December.

Holidays & Festivals

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Exploring Holyrood Abbey Ruins In Edinburgh | Suburban Tourist One of the oldest, historic sites in Edinburgh is Holyrood Abbey. Explore the ruins, located right by Holyrood Palace. #traveltips #Edinburgh #Scotland #travel #historicsites #architecture #medieval
Holyrood Abbey: Prices and Opening Times | Hist Env Scotland

Holyrood Abbey

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Holyrood Palace, located at the bottom of The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, is the official Scottish residence of the British Monarchy in Scotland.

Holyrood Palace

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Arthurs Seat and Holyrood Park are two of the highlights of any visit to Edinburgh, and the top of Arthurs seat presents some fantastic views of the city.
Edinburgh is a city filled with spectacular sites, both natural and man-made. Many of the most exciting natural attractions can be found in Holyrood Park, an expansive area of hills, cliffs, lochs and...

Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat, Duddingston Village

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The Union Canal in Edinburgh opened in 1822 to transport coal. It is now mainly used by leisure craft and by cyclists as part of the Sustrans route 75.
Portobello Beach is a popular seaside destination 4 miles from Edinburgh city centre. The beach features 2 miles of golden sand and a wide promenade.
Leith is a historic district of Edinburgh that centres around the Water of Leith and Leith harbour. Discover the top things to do in Leith with this guide.

In the Outskirts

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Greyfriars Kirkyard Ghostly History | Mental Floss

Kirkyards

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Central Edinburgh model Model landscape of central Edinburgh, moulded in bronze. It shows the crag and tail formation on which the Old Town was built, running eastwards from the Castle Rock down to the end of the High Street. The foreground is occupied by the 18th century Georgian New Town with the Calton Hill at the extreme upper left. The Old and New Towns were connected by the North Bridge (1763) and the artificially constructed earthen Mound (1781-1830). The model is situated in an open spac
Ramsay Gardens, Castlehill area, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, 2012 Brian Furbush Photography.

The Mound - Ramsay Gardens

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Discover Scotland's rich cultural heritage at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. View iconic portraits and learn about the nation's history.
The National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh cares for, researches and displays the national collection and also stages art exhibitions.
The Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh is home to some of the greatest artworks in the world and also displays a large collection of Scottish masterpieces.

Museums & Galleries

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National Museum of Scotland

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The Balmoral Hotel is a popular Edinburgh landmark that was built in 1902. It is situated near the Waverley train station in Princes Street.
In the centre of Edinburgh's Princes Street gardens stands one of the grandest man-made landmarks in Europe - the Scott Monument.

New Town

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Discover a selection of must-visit historic buildings in Edinburgh which are all located within walking distance of the medieval Old Town.
The Flodden Wall is the often-forgotten protective boundary that once played a pivotal role in the city of Edinburgh's history.
No visit to Edinburgh can be complete without a visit to the wonderful Greyfriars Kirk, home to the famous Greyfriars Bobby.

Old Town

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Old Town - Cowgate

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Edinburgh's Grassmarket is a historic square in the city's Old Town that joins the iconic West Bow and Victoria Street to the Cowgate.
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Old Town - Grassmarket

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Inside the parts of Edinburgh store Jenners you've never seen before
Jenner’s Department Store, Princes Street
General Register House | Edinburgh World Heritage

Princes Street

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St Cuthbert's Kirkyard, West End of Princes Street Gardens in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Princes Street Gardens

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