Edinburgh Castle
The world-famous Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city. Explore the Castle's rich and fascinating history during your visit.
Edinburgh has a huge amount of attractions, here's a selection of top visitor attractions, as listed by TripAdvisor. View the full list of Edinburgh attractions. Listing by proximity to the EICC.
The five-star visitor attraction at the top of the Royal Mile has been inspiring visitors about the joys of Scotch whisky for over 25 years.
Take a tour, visit the shop or restaurant, or enjoy a tasting experience.
WebsiteEnjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Show - with fantastic views of Edinburgh and five floors of optical experiences.
The Museum's diverse collections will take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature and world cultures.
Edinburgh is home to three of the National Galleries of Scotland: the National Gallery, the Portrait Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art.
With some of the world's greatest art on show, a visit to the galleries is a must for art lovers.
WebsiteFor years, the hidden Closes of Old Town Edinburgh have been shrouded in myths and mysteries. Explore this underground site to hear these fascinating stories.
The Real Mary King’s Close is a warren of underground streets and spaces. In the 1600’s, Mary King’s Close and neighbouring Closes were open to the skies and bustling with traders. Why would this street find itself underground 400 years later?
WebsiteThe Palace of Holyroodhouse is the home of Scottish royal history and is the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen.
Admission to the Palace includes the State Apartments, Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers and the ruins of the 12th-century Abbey Church.
WebsiteRZSS Edinburgh Zoo is one of Europe's leading centres of conservation, education and research, and is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions.
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is home to the UK’s only koalas and giant pandas and has over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
WebsiteThe Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world.
Now berthed in Edinburgh, you can follow in the footsteps of Royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences.
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