Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A dramatic Scottish capital of castle, festivals, cobbled alleys, and whisky.
🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle — Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as a military garrison. Its importance as a part of Scotland's national heritage was recognised increasingly from the early 19th century onwards, and various restoration programmes have been carried out over the past century and a half.
- Royal Mile — The Royal Mile is a series of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. The term originated in the early 20th century and has since entered popular usage.
- Holyrood Palace — The Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom in Scotland. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood has served as the principal royal residence in Scotland since the 16th century, and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining.
- Arthur's Seat — is an ancient extinct volcano. It is the main peak of a group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park. Robert Louis Stevenson described it as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design". It is situated just to the east o
- Calton Hill — Calton Hill is a hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Views of, and from, the hill are often used in photographs and paintings of the city.
- St Giles' Cathedral — St Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is one of three cathedrals in Edinburgh, Scotland. The existing building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel. St Giles' is closely associated with many events and figures in Scottish history, including John Knox, who served as the church's minister after the Scottish Reformation. The cathedral is administered by the Church of Scotland.
- National Museum of Scotland — The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a museum of Scottish history and culture.
- Palace of Holyroodhouse — The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official Scottish residence of the British monarch, founded in 1128 as an Augustinian abbey. Mary Queen of Scots lived here 1561-67; tours include the Great Gallery, the Royal Apartments, and the abbey ruins.
- Greyfriars Kirk — is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard.
- Scott Monument — The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second-largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, opposite the former Jenners building on Princes Street and near Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, which is named after Scott's Waverley novels.
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🥾 Trails & Hikes in Edinburgh
- Meadows to Bruntsfield walk — Meadows to Bruntsfield walk is a running route through parks or along waterfronts, popular with locals for exercise.
- Bruntsfield Links walk — Bruntsfield Links walk is a running route through parks or along waterfronts, popular with locals for exercise.
🍽️ Restaurants in Edinburgh
- Mother India's Cafe — Mother India's Cafe is a café serving coffee, pastries, and light meals in a relaxed setting.
🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Edinburgh
- Bramble — A hidden cocktail bar behind an unmarked door in the New Town, with expertly crafted classic drinks.
- Panda & Sons — A speakeasy behind a barbershop facade in the New Town, with vintage decor and creative cocktails.
- The Devil's Advocate — A whisky and cocktail bar in a 19th-century building in the Old Town, with 200+ whiskies and a courtyard.
🎯 Activities & Tours in Edinburgh
- Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town — Journey along Edinburgh's Royal Mile hearing some of Edinburgh's darker history before visiting the infamous hidden and supposedly haunted vaults beneath the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town. Hear tales of how the poor and unfortunate lived in these former slums. Explore these
- Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh — Dark as the devil's heart, our haunted underground network of vaults from the 1700s will stimulate and excite your senses as the sinister history of these former slum dwellings, once inhabited by the poor and unfortunate along with criminals and prostitutes, begins to come to lif
- Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh — This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture. The tour runs for around two hours taking in many of the sites of the Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We strive to be informative yet entertaining on this tour
- 90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town — Whisky 101! An introduction to the history, process, and tasting of our national drink - whisky - all done in 90 minutes in a unique underground space, recently uncovered, in the heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh. You will have exclusive access to this historical site, taste whi
- Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included — We pre-collect your tickets so that our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland. Tour leaves from our start po
- The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh — A chocolate experience to remember! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about how the beans are transformed into delicious chocolate. Have fun making your own Scottish-themed chocolate to take home! You can even make a chocolate Greyfriar's Bobby, a ch
- Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour — Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge. Walk in the footsteps of your favourite Harry Potter actors and screenwriters around the magical world of Edinburgh. Your guide is a movie enthusiast, armed wi
- Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh — Join if you dare! This tour is strictly for over 18's only. Journey into our network of haunted underground vaults below the South Bridge, you shall visit a torture exhibition to see the instruments from the “Burning Times”, used to extract confessions, and punish the unfortuna
- Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh — Embark on a journey through the heart of Edinburgh with our captivating Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour. Your adventure begins on the iconic Royal Mile at 130 High Street, where the past meets the present. Traverse the enchanting cobblestone streets as we guide you to Edinbu
- Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included — Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with our guided walking tour that combines a walk on the historic Royal Mile and a guided visit inside Edinburgh Castle (entry included). The tour will begin on the Royal Mile, where your guide will lead you through cobbled streets, sharin
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Edinburgh
- The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection — The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a 5-star luxury hotel in New Town & Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Located at 1 Greenside Row, EH1 3AA Edinburgh, Scotland. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
- The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton — The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 5-star luxury hotel in Princes Street & Old Town, Edinburgh. Located at Princes Street, EH1 2AB Edinburgh, Scotland. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
- Nira Caledonia — Nira Caledonia is a 4-star boutique hotel in New Town (West), Edinburgh. Located at 1-3 Gloucester Place, EH3 6LH Edinburgh, Scotland. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
- Fingal, A Luxury Floating Hotel — Fingal, A Luxury Floating Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel in Leith, Edinburgh. Located at Port of Leith, EH6 6LY Edinburgh, Scotland. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
- Virgin Hotels Edinburgh — Luxury hotel in Old Town with rooftop terrace, two restaurants, and design rooms near Edinburgh Castle.
- Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh — Upscale hotel near Royal Mile with garden, Lantern Room restaurant, and 24-hour gym.
- Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel — Luxury hotel on a converted lightship in Leith with Lighthouse Restaurant, free breakfast, and terrace.
- The Balmoral Hotel — Iconic luxury hotel at Waverley Station with spa, pool, Michelin-starred restaurant, and castle views.
- Kimpton Charlotte Square — Boutique luxury hotel in Charlotte Square with spa, restaurant, and evening wine hour.
- Apex Grassmarket Hotel — Mid-range hotel in Grassmarket with pool, sauna, gym, and views of Edinburgh Castle.
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