Essential Edinburgh Sights
Top 20 Attractions in Edinburgh
Discover the 20 essential attractions in Edinburgh, from the National Museum of Scotland to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, the Top 20 tourist attractions in Edinburgh.
Essential Attractions in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Your trip to Edinburgh isn’t complete until you pay a visit to the most iconic landmark, Edinburgh Castle, the Guardian of Scotland.
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Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is the city’s most famous street, running through the centre of the Old Town from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace.
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Holyrood Palace
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is one of the The Royal Family’s Official Residences in Scotland, where you can see many beautiful royal rooms.
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Dean Village
Take a break visiting the beautiful Dean Village, explore the Water of Leith walkway, take some pictures and enjoy realaxing at this peaceful location.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
You can explore one of Edinburgh’s most unique and interesting attractions: the Royal Yacht Britannia, the beautiful vessel once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.
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St Giles Cathedral
The impressive High Kirk of Edinburgh is a beautiful church building on the Royal Mile, which has played a key role in the religious history of Scotland.
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Holyrood Park
Everybody can enjoy Holyrood Park as there are pathways and routes to suit everyone and should definitely be on your to-do list when visiting Edinburgh!
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Princes Street Gardens
The Edinburgh's park that lies nestled between the Old and New Towns is Princes Street Gardens, where you should definitely stop by to roam its grounds.
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Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a centre conservation, where you can learn about the plants grown there, and see climate zones from around the world.
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Calton Hill
Calton Hill is an easy climb where you can see some of the best views of Edinburgh, discover the monuments built there, or just relax for a while.
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National Museum of Scotland
Take a journey through Scotland’s history in the National Museum of Scotland. The biggest and most diverse museum in Edinburgh.
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Scottish National Gallery
The Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh houses art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and is now the largest fine art collection in Scotland.
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Museum of Edinburgh
If you really want to learn about the history of the city itself, then the Museum of Edinburgh should be your destination on The Royal Mile.
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Writers Museum
If you’re a literature lover, then Edinburgh is the perfect city for you to visit. It’s the world first UNESCO City of Literature.
Find out moreBest Kirks and Graveyards in Edinburgh
Greyfriars Kirk
Greyfriars Kirk is one of the most famous churches in Edinburgh where JK Rowling found inspiration and you'll find the famous Greyfriars Bobby.
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Canongate Kirk
If you’ve already seen St Giles’, you will notice that Canongate is designed in a very different style, much simpler and more austere, tipically Presbyterian.
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Old Town
You will be fascinated by the unique architecture and the hidden corners to discover, as you almost feel like you're stepping back in time.
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New Town
You will see examples of Neoclassical architecture around the New Town, the centre of the Enlightenment in Scotland.
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Leith
The neighborhood of Leith, northeast of Edinburgh, with its casual atmosphere, is where you'll find most of the young people of the city.
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Stockbridge
To the north of the New Town the neighborhood of Stockbridge, with the appearance of a small town, is the bohemian part of Edinburgh.
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