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.
Your trip to Edinburgh isn’t complete until you pay a visit to the most iconic landmark in the city, Edinburgh Castle, the Guardian of Scotland.
The Royal Mile is the city’s most famous street, running through the centre of the Old Town from Edinburgh Castle to 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.
Take a break visiting the beautiful Dean Village, explore the Water of Leith walkway, take some pictures and enjoy realaxing at this peaceful location.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
You won’t be lacking in options if you want to visit museums in Edinburgh, but the biggest and most diverse, is the National Museum of Scotland.
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.
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.
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 and the Writers Museum a must-do.
Greyfriars Kirk is one of the most famous churches in Edinburgh where JK Rowling found inspiration and you'll find the famous Greyfriars Bobby.
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.
You will see examples of Neoclassical architecture around the New Town, inspired by the city's nickname at the time, the Athens of the North.
The neighborhood of Leith, northeast of Edinburgh, with its casual atmosphere, is where you'll find most of the young people of the city.
To the north of the New Town you should visit the neighborhood of Stockbridge with the appearance of a small town, the bohemian part of Edinburgh.
