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Overview

Edinburgh is a city that begs to be explored, filled with quirky nooks and beautiful views.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Royal Yacht Britannia

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Built on Clydeside, the former Royal Yacht Britannia was the British Royal Family's floating holiday home during their foreign travels from the time of…

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

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Edinburgh's gallery of modern art is split between two impressive neoclassical buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds some 500m west of Dean Village…

Royal Botanic Garden

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Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden is the second-oldest institution of its kind in Britain (after Oxford), and one of the most respected in the world…

Surgeons' Hall Museums

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Housed in a grand Ionic temple designed by William Playfair in 1832, these three fascinating museums were originally established as teaching collections…

Cramond

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With its moored yachts, stately swans and whitewashed houses spilling down the hillside at the mouth of the River Almond, Cramond is the most picturesque…

Cammo Estate

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A hidden gem loved by local hikers and dog walkers, Cammo is all ancient woodlands, crumbling ruins and faded grandeur. Located on Edinburgh’s…

Corstorphine Hill

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The most westerly of Edinburgh’s seven hills, and the city’s largest woodland, Corstorphine offers steep (but short) ascents, venerable woodland and…

Gorgie City Farm

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A working community smallholding with a range of farm animals (including woolly pigs!), a wildlife garden, a play park, a mini farm shop, and a pet lodge…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Edinburgh is the crown jewel of the British Isles, blending the medieval, the regal and the outright fantastic. Here are the top things to do.

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Best Time to Visit

Atmospheric and minus the crowds in winter, or buzzing with festivals in summer: we explore the best time to visit Edinburgh, Scotland’s artsiest city.

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Things to Know

Here’s what you need to know before you dive into Edinburgh: when to go, what to pack, the slang, the smells, the banknotes and more.

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Transportation

From bike to bus, find your way around in Edinburgh with our top transportation tips.

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Free Things to Do

It might be Scotland’s most expensive city but there is a wealth of free things to do in Edinburgh for those on a budget.

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Best Neighborhoods

From the Old Town to the beach in Portobello, here's a helpful guide to Edinburgh’s best neighborhoods.

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Day Trips

Edinburgh has plenty of great day trips from historical castles to uninhabited islands, and in the depths of winter you'll have many of these to yourself.

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Money and Costs

Edinburgh is famously one of the UK's most expensive cities, but that doesn’t mean it has to cost you a pretty penny to visit.

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5 Shops

Edinburgh offers a diverse range of new and vintage goods, catering to tourists, students and locals alike.

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