Top 10 Edinburgh attractions

The 10 places you shouldn’t miss in Edinburgh

However much time you have in Edinburgh, these are the 10 things you can’t miss. Click on each one to find out how to visit it. Many of them are stops on our free walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

1

Royal Mile

The street that runs through the Old Town from the Castle to Holyrood Palace. Walking it is an experience in itself.

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2

Edinburgh Castle

The city’s great fortress, high on Castle Rock, and Scotland’s most visited landmark.

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3

Calton Hill

Relax and enjoy the best views of Edinburgh while you take some iconic photos.

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4

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The royal residence at the foot of the Royal Mile, next to the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Park.

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5

National Museum of Scotland

Discover Scotland’s history and its contribution to science and progress. Free entry.

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6

Holyrood Park

Climb Arthur’s Seat and enjoy classic Scottish scenery without leaving the city centre.

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7

Scottish National Gallery

An impressive collection with works by some of the greatest masters of European painting.

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8

St Giles’ Cathedral

The High Kirk of Edinburgh, witness to some of the key moments in Scotland’s history.

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9

Dean Village

A former milling village by the river that crosses Edinburgh, where time seems to have stood still.

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10

Princes Street Gardens

Between the Old and New Towns, beneath the Castle: the park Edinburgh locals love most.

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