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Edinburgh

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Castles Landmarks Specialty Museums

Athens of the North

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Watched over by its iconic symbol, the Edinburgh Castle, this city manages to seamlessly blend medieval relics, Georgian grandeur, and modern living. In this town, medieval palaces stand right next to modern buildings, and Gothic churches rub shoulders with awe-inspiring contemporary museums and galleries. Scotland’s pulsing nightlife center, the city is often called the Athens of the North. Edinburgh’s world-famous cultural festivals are just a small part of its extensive special-events program. Often cited as the UK’s most desirable city to live in, Edinburgh is not only a city of explosive energy and crowded pubs, but it is also a center of high culture, fine art, and cutting-edge science. Make Edinburgh central to your United Kingdom travel plans using our United Kingdom trip site.
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Top Edinburgh tours

The Royal Yacht Britannia Admission Ticket BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $22
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Private Tour: 'Outlander' TV Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $760
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $46
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Popular things to do in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Castle
4.4
Duration: 3 hours
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The Royal Mile
4.5
Duration: 3 hours
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National Museum of Scotland
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
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Royal Yacht Britannia
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Edinburgh

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The Real Mary King's Close
4.1
Duration: 1 hour
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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St Giles' Cathedral
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Georgian House
4.5
Duration: 1 hour

Side trips from Edinburgh

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
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Glasgow Tigers Speedway
Glasgow
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
Glasgow
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Don Coyote Outdoor Centre
Lamancha
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Gin Distillery
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Photography Tours
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Pickering's Gin Distillery
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Scott Monument
4.5
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Edinburgh

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Scottish National Gallery
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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St Cecilia's Hall & Music Museum
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Edinburgh

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Jenners
1.7
Duration: 1 hour
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Celtic Craft Centre
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Allium
South Queensferry
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Jeffrey st. Whisky and Tobacco
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

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ScotBeer Tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Arthur's Seat
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Walking tours
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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