Edinburgh’s historic sites & other attractions
There are monuments and statues to admire, beautiful open spaces, historic castles and palaces, with orderly New Town streets and higgledy-piggledy Old Town closes and wynds just waiting to be explored.
Explore the diverse attractions and activities Edinburgh has to offer through our curated sections. Below, you’ll find links to themed pages that delve deeper into specific categories, allowing you to easily discover experiences tailored to your interests.
Whether you’re interested in historical sites, green spaces, cultural venues, or other points of interest, these sections provide a focused entry point to help you plan your visit to Edinburgh.
More Edinburgh content
Edinburgh history
While many of the articles in the Edinburgh index have some historic information, the feature-length articles below go into more detail.
Edinburgh people
- Find out more About Truly Edinburgh.