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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...
Category: Sightseeing - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 2 Greyfriars Pl, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ
This historic site contains the graves of over 80,000 people. It is where the National Covenant was signed in 1638. Though the graveyard is a memorial for many important people and events, it has become most renowned for Bobby, a Skye terrier buried here in 1872. Bobby was famous for his loyalty to John Gray, his...
Category: Sightseeing - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 354 Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
Sampling Scotland's national drink is a must for visitors, so why not do it right and learn about what you are sampling? Funded by several big distillers, this tour teaches visitors about the history of whiskey, the way it is made, and the economic role the business has played. Though you'll pay a bit more, you can...
Category: Science & History Museums - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 112 Holyrood Rd, Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8AS
This phenomenal museum celebrates the beauty of the earth via innovative technology. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience simulated earthquakes, tropical rainstorms, the ocean floor, ice ages, glaciers and mountains. Particularly interesting is the virtual tour around the eleven Earthscapes.
Secrets of the Royal Mile, Mercat Tours of Edinburgh
Category: Tours and Excursions - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Tour meets at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a city of stories and legends, and this tour is a great way to learn the most unique tales. You'll get to stroll down the evocative lanes of this history-laden city while hearing about the Great Fire, the man who survived when a building fell on him, and much more. You'll see the small quirks that make...
Category: Cultural Venues - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Lothian Rd, City Centre, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
For musical performances of every description, a popular venue is Usher Hall, one of the most dramatic structures in the area. Classical and pop musicians draw large crowds, and the architecture provides a unique backdrop.
Category: Sightseeing - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1
This area is historically renowned for its seedy history. It was once the location of the city gallows. In 1736, this was the spot in which Captain Porteous was lynched. Fortunately today, visitors will not be able to witness hangings or lynchings. Part of the city's past can be seen by the bits of the Flodden Wall...
Category: Zoos, Aquariums & Reserves - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: 134 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh EH12
No, there are not formally attired gents walking around at 2pm March through October. Instead, there are darling penguins that are one of the main attractions at the Edinburgh Zoo. See them walking or swimming in the globe's largest penguin pool. Other highlights include monkeys, lions, marmosets and tamarins. Over...
Category: Parks - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Holyrood Park Rd, Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8
On what used to be the Royal Hunting Grounds in the 12th century, now is a wonderful public park that has trails for walking (some a bit steep!) and wonderful views of the countryside. Closed to cars on Sunday, 9am-6pm.
Category: Great Views - Edinburgh Attractions & Activities
Address: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Scale rocky crags on the edge of town to get a closer look at Arthur's Seat, a once-active volcano that erupted more than 300 years ago. Though interesting by itself, the views from the rocky vista are the best in the city, showcasing a 100-kilometer, 360-degree panorama. This is a large park, perfect for hiking, and...
