Edinburgh Castle
The fortress where the city was born, high on Castle Rock, and Scotland’s most visited landmark.
Read more20 essential sights in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an easy city to explore, packed with landmarks, museums, parks and historic churches. Here is our pick of the essentials. To see many of them in one morning, join our two-hour walking tour of the Old Town.
Landmarks and attractions
Parks and gardens
Unmissable museums
Historic kirks and graveyards
The most interesting neighbourhoods
Plan your visit
Day-by-day routes to make the most of your time in Edinburgh.
