Visitor Attractions
Large, much-loved green space at the foot of Edinburgh Castle in the New Town.
Palatial, stately home near South Queensferry overlooking the Firth of Forth (just West of the Forth Bridges…
Edinburgh University was founded in 1582 at the site occupied by Old College Quadrangle.
The National Monument of Scotland Calton Hill is the most iconic of the cluster of historic buildings atop
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its…
The Nelson Monument is a tower on the top of Calton Hill used by 19th century mariners to set their time-…
An immaculately tended floral display in the shape of a clock, that has been telling the time since 1903.
This bronze, memorial statue of James Braidwood, widely regarded as the founder of modern firefighting tech
The Scottish Fire Heritage museum is a free museum that recalls the history of firefighting across Scotland
Statue of Adam Smith, the "Father of Economics", erected in 2008. Walking tour starting point.
"The Scottish parliament, adjourned on the 25th day of March, 1707, is hereby reconvened."
The National Museum of Scotland re-opened on 29th July 2011, following a £47.4 million refurbishment of…
15th century house that is home to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, and was the final residence of…
The 19th century Union Canal is not a park in the typical sense but, like the Water of Leith, it provides a…
Corstorphine Hill Tower, also known as Clermiston Tower or the Scott Tower, is a suitably dramatic memorial…
Edinburgh Zoo is one of Scotland's top attractions. While some question the ethics of keeping wild animals in…
The Festival Wheel (aka "Edinburgh Festival Wheel" and "Big Wheel") is a large mechanical, red and white Fe
On Calton Hill's city observatory site, a collection of artists run a collection of heritage buildings.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of the monarch, stands at the end of…
St Giles' is the huge, imposing cathedral that is situated on the Royal Mile, beside Parliament Square.