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Edinburgh visitor guide

Discover the best things to do in Edinburgh and sometimes a bit further afield too.

Come on in and explore.

It’s a great resource for visitors to Edinburgh and for others who just want to know more.

Edinburgh is a city with a castle at its heart, witness to many of the events that shaped Scotland’s history. It's a history just waiting to be discovered…

WHAT TO DO IN EDINBURGH

Edinburgh has castles, abbeys, palaces and much more to explore.

Edinburgh Attractions

EARLY KINGS AND QUEENS OF SCOTLAND

find out more about the lives of the early kings and queens of Scotland.

Find Out More

DISCOVER FAMOUS SCOTS IN HISTORY

Find out more about the lives of some of Scotland’s greatest historical figures.

Famous Scots

EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF SCOTLAND

Visit historic landmarks and investigate the events that shaped Scotland’s history.

Explore and Enjoy

“Edinburgh isn’t so much a city, more a way of life… I doubt I’ll ever tire of exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.”

Ian Rankin
Edinburgh Castle seen from Grassmarket

Edinburgh Castle

craigmillar castle

Craigmillar Castle

st giles

St Giles’ Cathedral: Edinburgh Old Town

St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh Castle

St Margaret’s Chapel: Edinburgh Castle

Greyfriars-Kirkyard

Greyfriars Kirkyard: Edinburgh Old Town

Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh

Canongate Kirk: Edinburgh Royal Mile

Crichton Castle

Deacon's Chair Magdalen Chapel, Edinburgh

Magdalen Chapel: Old Town Edinburgh

MORE CASTLES IN SCOTLAND

Huntingtower Castle

Dumbarton Castle

st andrews castle

St Andrews Castle

Stirling Castle overlooking the gardens

Stirling Castle

ABBEYS IN SCOTLAND

Sweetheart abbey

Sweetheart Abbey: abbey in Scotland

Paisley Abbey

Paisley Abbey: abbey in Scotland

Dryburgh Abbey

Dryburgh Abbey

Cambuskenneth Abbey

Cambuskenneth Abbey: abbey in Scotland

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