Truly Edinburgh

A visitor guide to Edinburgh tourist attractions

Things to do in Edinburgh

Truly Edinburgh a great source of information for visitors to Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland.

Whether you're visiting or just want to know more, come on in and explore

Truly Edinburgh is different from your average travel blog. Written by somebody with an intimate knowledge of Scotland, the content is well-researched and more in depth than some other travel sites.

THINGS 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.

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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.

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This website is not just about things to do in Edinburgh. There are also feature length articles on other parts of Scotland with biographies on Scotland’s early kings and queens, and famous Scots in history.

Famous Scots in History

James Murray

James Murray: first editor of the OED in 1879

On the face of it the subject of lexicography may seem a somewhat tedious one, not so for James Murray ...
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James Braidwood

James Braidwood: pioneer of modern firefighting

James Braidwood, the son of a local tradesman was born in Edinburgh in the year 1800. This remarkable man founded ...
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David Hume

David Hume: influential Scottish Enlightenment figure

David Hume, regarded by many as the greatest philosopher to write in the English language, was born in Edinburgh in ...
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Edinburgh Guided Tours

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