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Things to do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a vibrant town in central Scotland, offering a wealth of cultural experiences for visitors. You can explore the serene grounds of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh before visiting the historic Holyrood Palace. The city also features notable sites like St Giles' Cathedral and the National Museum of Scotland for further discovery.
1,056 attractions & places to visit · Edinburgh overview →
★ Iconic📷 5Botanic gardens · Central Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Founded 1670, Edinburgh's 70-acre garden — world's largest rhododendron collection.
★ Iconic📷 5Palaces · Central Scotland
Holyrood Palace
Holyrood Palace — official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
★ Iconic📷 5Cathedrals · Central Scotland
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral — Church of Scotland cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 3Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian — Public artwork (mosaic).
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland — combined museum in Edinburgh.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Royal Museum of Scotland
Royal Museum of Scotland — museum in Edinburgh, now part of the National Museum of Scotland.
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📷 4Parks · Central Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens — park in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Galleries · Central Scotland
Scottish National Gallery
Scottish National Gallery — part of National Galleries Scotland in Edinburgh.
📷 4Galleries · Central Scotland
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery — art museum in Edinburgh, Scotland.
📷 4Maritime museums · Central Scotland
HMY Britannia
HMY Britannia in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle — castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre — visitor attraction in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
📷 4Observatories · Central Scotland
Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura — Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Galleries · Central Scotland
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art — part of National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Usher Hall
Usher Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St John's Church and Parish School, 9 Victoria Street, Edinburgh
St John's Church and Parish School, 9 Victoria Street, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 3Stadiums · Central Scotland
Murrayfield Stadium
Scotland's national rugby ground, 67,000 seats, since 1925.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Edinburgh Playhouse
Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Robertson Memorial Mission Church, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Robertson Memorial Mission Church, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Museum of Edinburgh
Museum of Edinburgh — museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Prestonfield House
Prestonfield House — house, now hotel in Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Breweries · Central Scotland
Innis & Gunn
Edinburgh's oak-aged-beer brewer (2003), with a city-centre tap and beer kitchens.
📷 4Gardens · Central Scotland
Lady Stair's House
Lady Stair's House — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · Central Scotland
The Queen's Hall
The Queen's Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth — science center in Edinburgh, Scotland.
📷 5Theatres · Central Scotland
Royal Lyceum Theatre
Royal Lyceum Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · Central Scotland
The Cameo
The Cameo in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Palladium Theatre, Edinburgh
Palladium Theatre, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · Central Scotland
Stepping Stones Theatre, West Bow, Edinburgh
Stepping Stones Theatre, West Bow, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed theatre in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · Central Scotland
Edinburgh Filmhouse
Edinburgh Filmhouse in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
17, 19, 21 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh
17, 19, 21 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh
Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh — lighthouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Berkeley Casino, 2 Rutland Place, Edinburgh
Berkeley Casino, 2 Rutland Place, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kirk Memorial Evangelical Union Church, 121 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh
Kirk Memorial Evangelical Union Church, 121 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Philip's Church And Hall, Broughton Road, Edinburgh
St Philip's Church And Hall, Broughton Road, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church, 13 Bangor Road, Leith, Edinburgh
Church, 13 Bangor Road, Leith, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · Central Scotland
Bute House
Bute House — official residence of the First Minister of Scotland.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Andrew's Free Church, 7, 8 Pier Place, Newhaven, Edinburgh
St Andrew's Free Church, 7, 8 Pier Place, Newhaven, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Catholic Apostolic Church
Catholic Apostolic Church — church building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Galleries · Central Scotland
Modern Two
Modern Two — Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Tron Kirk
Tron Kirk — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Life Church
Life Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Assembly Rooms
Assembly Rooms is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland (CoS; Scots: The Kirk o Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Eaglais na h-Alba) is a Reformed denomination of Christianity that holds the status of the national and established church of
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caley Picture House
Caley Picture House in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 30, 32, 34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Public House, 30, 32, 34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · Central Scotland
St Cecilia's Hall
St Cecilia's Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Thomas' Church, 9 Mill Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
St Thomas' Church, 9 Mill Lane, Leith, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · Central Scotland
Mortuary Chapel
Mortuary Chapel — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh
St George's West Church, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · Central Scotland
City Art Centre
City Art Centre — Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Ninian and Triduana's Church
St Ninian and Triduana's Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Traverse Theatre
Traverse Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Carrubbers Christian Centre
Carrubbers Christian Centre — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Stockbridge Church, 38 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh
Stockbridge Church, 38 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.