Edinburgh Attractions

Whether you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time or coming back for a special experience, you’ll find a town full of fantastic things to do and incredible landmarks.

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  Edinburgh Castle

  Edinburgh Castle is the most iconic landmark in the city, Edinburgh Castle, which dominates Edinburgh's Old Town from its position on top of a hill called Castle Rock
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  Royal Mile

  The Royal Mile is Edinburgh’s most famous street, running through the Old Town and made up of five streets: Castle Hill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, and Abbey Strand.
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  Holyrood Palace

  The Palace of Holyroodhousethe is the one of the Queen’s official Scottish residences. You can explore many beautiful and historically significant rooms inside Holyrood Palace.
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  St Giles Cathedral

  St Giles’ Cathedral has played an important role in the religious history of Scotland. St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh was at the heart of the turmoil for the Scottish Reformation led by John Knox.
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  Royal Yacht Britannia

  In Edinburgh you can explore the decks of the Royal Yacht Britannia, a magnificient vessel once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, sailing her all over the globe.
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  Dean Village

  Experience the calm atmosphere in the peaceful Dean Village and get out from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s city centre.
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  Parlamento de Escocia

  A symbol of Scottish sovereign and a modern building that has won several awards for its design. Designed by architect Enric Miralles it was rather controversial when it was approved.
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  Scott Monument

  The huge black spire that towers above Princes Street is the monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland’s most famous writers.
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  Camera Obscura

  Camera Obscura is one of Edinburgh’s most singular and amazing attractions, that will make you explore an incredible world of illusions, before heading to the actual camera on the rooftop.
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  Mercat Cross

  The Mercat Cross is on The Royal Mile beside St Giles Cathedral and is an old marketplace structure which is definitely one of the Old Town sights.