Things to do in Edinburgh
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Calton Hill
Climb this iconic hill for sweeping Edinburgh skyline views and fascinating neoclassical monuments at every turn.
Climb this iconic hill for sweeping Edinburgh skyline views and fascinating neoclassical monuments at every turn.
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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Mind-bending illusions and a rooftop camera with sweeping panoramic views over historic Edinburgh.
Mind-bending illusions and a rooftop camera with sweeping panoramic views over historic Edinburgh.
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Church of St John the Evangelist
Stunning sandstone sanctuary where soaring Gothic architecture and Scottish Episcopal tradition meet at Edinburgh's West End.
Stunning sandstone sanctuary where soaring Gothic architecture and Scottish Episcopal tradition meet at Edinburgh's West End.
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City Observatory
Perched on Calton Hill, this 19th-century observatory offers stunning city panoramas and celestial history.
Perched on Calton Hill, this 19th-century observatory offers stunning city panoramas and celestial history.
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Craigmillar Castle
Explore the hauntingly preserved ruins of a 15th-century castle with sweeping views over Edinburgh.
Explore the hauntingly preserved ruins of a 15th-century castle with sweeping views over Edinburgh.
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Cramond Roman Fort and Civil Settlement
Walk the ancient grounds of a 2nd-century Roman fort once guarding Edinburgh's northern frontier.
Walk the ancient grounds of a 2nd-century Roman fort once guarding Edinburgh's northern frontier.
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Edinburgh Castle
A dramatic hilltop fortress commanding sweeping views over Edinburgh, packed with Scottish royal history.
A dramatic hilltop fortress commanding sweeping views over Edinburgh, packed with Scottish royal history.
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Filmhouse
Edinburgh's beloved independent cinema screening cult classics, world cinema, and thought-provoking films in a welcoming setting.
Edinburgh's beloved independent cinema screening cult classics, world cinema, and thought-provoking films in a welcoming setting.
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Gilmerton Cove
Explore Edinburgh's enigmatic hand-carved underground tunnels, shrouded in centuries of mystery and intrigue.
Explore Edinburgh's enigmatic hand-carved underground tunnels, shrouded in centuries of mystery and intrigue.
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HMY Britannia
Step aboard the Queen's legendary floating palace and uncover royal secrets on the open seas.
Step aboard the Queen's legendary floating palace and uncover royal secrets on the open seas.
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Holyrood Abbey
Hauntingly beautiful abbey ruins beside a royal palace, steeped in centuries of Scottish royal history.
Hauntingly beautiful abbey ruins beside a royal palace, steeped in centuries of Scottish royal history.
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Modern Two
Explore bold contemporary art in a stunning neoclassical building set within scenic Edinburgh parkland.
Explore bold contemporary art in a stunning neoclassical building set within scenic Edinburgh parkland.
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Mons Meg
Marvel at this colossal 15th-century siege cannon, one of the largest ever built, perched atop Edinburgh Castle.
Marvel at this colossal 15th-century siege cannon, one of the largest ever built, perched atop Edinburgh Castle.
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Museum on the Mound
Discover the fascinating story of money and banking in a grand historic Edinburgh building, completely free.
Discover the fascinating story of money and banking in a grand historic Edinburgh building, completely free.
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National Gallery
Scotland's finest art collection, from Raphael to Rembrandt, completely free on Edinburgh's grand Mound.
Scotland's finest art collection, from Raphael to Rembrandt, completely free on Edinburgh's grand Mound.
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National Monument of Scotland
Edinburgh's grand folly crowns Calton Hill—a dramatic Greek ruin with sweeping city views.
Edinburgh's grand folly crowns Calton Hill—a dramatic Greek ruin with sweeping city views.
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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's greatest museum spans five centuries of history, science, and culture—and admission is free.
Scotland's greatest museum spans five centuries of history, science, and culture—and admission is free.
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Nelson Monument
Climb this Napoleonic Wars monument on Calton Hill for sweeping panoramic views over Edinburgh's iconic skyline.
Climb this Napoleonic Wars monument on Calton Hill for sweeping panoramic views over Edinburgh's iconic skyline.
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New Town Church
Church of Scotland set in Edinburgh's planned neoclassical New Town district.
Church of Scotland set in Edinburgh's planned neoclassical New Town district.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
The King's official Scottish residence, steeped in centuries of dramatic royal history and Highland grandeur.
The King's official Scottish residence, steeped in centuries of dramatic royal history and Highland grandeur.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Explore stunning plant collections and tranquil glasshouses at one of the world's finest botanical gardens.
Explore stunning plant collections and tranquil glasshouses at one of the world's finest botanical gardens.
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Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
Explore the cosmos at Edinburgh's historic astronomical observatory, offering stunning city views and celestial wonder.
Explore the cosmos at Edinburgh's historic astronomical observatory, offering stunning city views and celestial wonder.
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Scott Monument
Soar up a 61-metre Victorian spire honouring Sir Walter Scott with sweeping Edinburgh views.
Soar up a 61-metre Victorian spire honouring Sir Walter Scott with sweeping Edinburgh views.
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Scottish American War Memorial
A powerful bronze tribute honoring Scots and Americans who answered the call in World War One.
A powerful bronze tribute honoring Scots and Americans who answered the call in World War One.