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Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Category: Historic Sites - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 153 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8BR
When King James II created his Knights of the Thistle, the congregation of the Holyroodhouse no longer had a place of worship. Thus, in 1891, the Canongate Kirk was built. This captivating church also has an intriguing cemetery, which includes the gravesites of philosopher Dugald Stewart, artists Alexander and John Runciman, and poet Robert Dugald.
Category: Historic Sites - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Castlehill St, City Centre, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
The Edinburgh Castle was a royal residence until the late 16th century when Mary Queen of Scots and her supporters were moved to Holyroodhouse. The 12th-century, Norman-style St. Margaret's Chapel still stands in its original form. Inside the castle, you can see the Scottish Crown Jewels, the French prisons, and the most famous cannon in the UK,...
Category: Historic Sites - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: High St, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ
The City Chambers started as a place to serve merchants in the Royal Exchange when it was built in 1761. By 1811, the town council had moved into the building, and council meetings have been held here since that time. When the Parliament is in session, you can purchase tickets to attend on an ad hoc basis or for a particular debate.
Category: Historic Sites - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Holyrood Rd, Queen's Park, Edinburgh EH8 8DX
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the Queen's holiday home. When she is not residing here, you can tour the home. This palace contains much of the history of Mary Queen of Scots. There is a plaque put up in recognition of her secretary, David Rizzio, who was stabbed by her jealous husband. There is a collection of portraits of Scottish monarchs,...
Category: Historic Sites - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Since the ninth century, there has been a church on the site of this cathedral. St. Giles' Cathedral was built in 1120, and four supportive piers remain from the church's Norman history. St. Giles was the site from where John Knox led the Scottish Reformation. The pre-Raphaelite stained glass is amazing. Worth seeing is the Thistle Chapel, chapel...
Category: Historic Sites - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh, UK EH12 5AW
The neo-Gothic St. Mary's Cathedral towers above Charlotte Square with an unequaled majesty. Designed by George Gilbert Scott, St. Mary's is the largest ecclesiastical building to be built in Scotland since the Reformation. Admire the flying buttresses and don't miss the art collection inside. The Sunday Eucharist is at 8am, the Service at...
Category: Historic Sites - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 7 Charlotte Square, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 4DR
The Georgian House was built in the late 18th century and recently restored by Scotland's National Trust. The home combines Greek and Roman influences in architecture, as was the trend at the time, and all the home furnishings mirror the Georgian period. In the bedroom, you will find a four-poster bed with an original 1700's canopy. The kitchen is...
