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SCOTT MONUMENT

Street square and neighborhood to visit
3.7/5
13 reviews
60 metres high, inaugurated in 1844, it is Edinburgh's tribute to one of ... Read more
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MERCAT TOURS

Guided tours €€
4.7/5
3 reviews
Mercat Tours offers several different tours about the history and ghosts of ... Read more
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THE ROSSLYN CHAPEL

Religious buildings
4.3/5
6 reviews
Founded in 1446, the Rosslyn Chapel has seen its popularity grow since Dan ... Read more
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THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA

Monuments to visit
4.1/5
7 reviews
The Britannia, Britain's last royal yacht in service from 1953 to 1997, is ... Read more
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WATER OF LEITH WALKWAY

Parks and gardens
4.5/5
2 reviews
The Water of Leith Walkway is over 13 km long, between Balerno in the west ... Read more
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ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
4.3/5
4 reviews
Its three towers dominate the West End skyline and are visible from many ... Read more
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Schools colleges and universities to visit
4.3/5
3 reviews
Created in 1582, it is the fifth oldest English-speaking university on the ... Read more
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SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART

Modern art
4.3/5
3 reviews
Opened in 1960, the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art is the temple of modern ... Read more
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THE QUEEN'S GALLERY

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
4/5
1 review
During its various reigns, the royal family acquired a sumptuous collection ... Read more
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AULD REEKIE TOURS

Themed tours and activities €€
4/5
1 review
This is probably the best ghost tour available. Your guides will lead you ... Read more
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RABBIE'S TOURS

Guided tours €€
4/5
1 review
Since 1993, Rabbie's Tours has been offering ethical small group tours ... Read more
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THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY

Fine arts museum
3.6/5
5 reviews
The neoclassical building designed by William Henry Playfair houses a ... Read more
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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

Public buildings to visit
3/5
7 reviews
Designed by the Spanish Enric Miralles, the construction of the Scottish ... Read more
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NELSON MONUMENT

Towers to visit
3/5
2 reviews
This colossus overlooking the hill was completed in 1815 to celebrate the ... Read more
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EDINBURGH ZOO

Zoo €€
3/5
1 review
Opened in 1913, this 33-hectare zoo is home to more than a thousand animals ... Read more
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MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD

Specialized museum
2.5/5
2 reviews
A collection of toys, dolls, costumes and equipment provides a fun and ... Read more
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THE SUCKERS' HALL MUSEUM

Specialized museum
This beautiful columned building dating from 1832 houses Scotland's largest ... Read more
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THE WRITERS' MUSEUM

Specialized museum
The Writers' Museum packed its suitcases full of books in Lady Stair's ... Read more
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6 TIMES

Natural site to discover
Famous for his in situ interventions in important British cities, the ... Read more
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SAINT BERNARD'S WELL

Contemporary architecture
Legend attributes the discovery of this source to Bernard de Clairvaux, ... Read more
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THE COLONIES OF STOCKBRIDGE

Street square and neighborhood to visit
A picturesque atmosphere emanates from this group of workers' houses, built ... Read more
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DOVECOT STUDIOS

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
Fans of art, crafts and design will come here to stroll through the former ... Read more
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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
The National Library regularly exhibits a selection of manuscripts, ... Read more
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OUR DYNAMIC EARTH

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
What better place than the base of a former volcano to erect a museum in ... Read more
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LITERARY PUB TOUR

Themed tours and activities €€
Edinburgh's celebrity does not rest solely on its ghosts, but fortunately ... Read more
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THE FRUITMARKET GALLERY

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
This excellent gallery of contemporary art is particularly innovative ... Read more
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SANDEMAN'S NEW EDINBURGH TOUR

Guided tours
The guides tell you all the little anecdotes, from the great buildings to ... Read more
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COLLECTIVE GALLERY

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
Inspired by the Athenian Temple of the Four Winds, the City Observatory was ... Read more
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THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON

Local history and culture €€
This lively and frightening visit to the city's basements is as much fun as ... Read more
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EDINBURGH GIN DISTILLERY

Agriculture and viticulture
In the heart of Edinburgh, this small distillery produces a gin that is ... Read more
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THE PEOPLE'S STORY MUSEUM

Specialized museum
As its name suggests, the People's Story Museum tells the story of the ... Read more
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MUSEUM ON THE MOUND

Specialized museum
This museum, which opened in 2006, is a young museum in Edinburgh, as its ... Read more
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CITY ART CENTRE

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
The City Art Centre specialises in Scottish painting from the 17th century ... Read more
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THE ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
Contemporary art lovers will not miss the Royal Scottish Academy after ... Read more
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THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

Tourist office
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is a charitable organization ... Read more
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CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE

Castles to visit
Craigmillar Castle is nicknamed "Edinburgh's other castle", located just 1 ... Read more
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THE GEORGIAN HOUSE

Places associated with famous people to visit
Welcome to the world of the Edinburgh bourgeoisie, at No. 7 Charlotte ... Read more
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SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

Fine arts museum
The building alone is worth a visit: in a nugget of the Gothic Renaissance ... Read more
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GLADSTONE'S LAND

Mansion to visit
Welcome to this house from the 1600s. First go upstairs to discover what ... Read more
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CANONGATE KIRK

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
This church, which had begun renovation work in 1991, is special in many ... Read more
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DUNBAR'S SECRET GARDEN

Parks and gardens
This secret garden, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Royal ... Read more
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RED BUS BISTRO

Guided bus and train tours €€
Discover Edinburgh in a vintage bus, just enough retro to be full of charm. ... Read more
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TOURS ET DÉTOURS D'ÉDIMBOURG

Visit Points of interest
Independent French tour guide company founded by Karine Savage, based in ... Read more
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INVERLEITH HOUSE

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center

BOBBY STATUE OF GREYFRIARS

Animal park and aquarium
3.6/5
5 reviews
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SCOTTISH SPACE SHUTTLE

Natural site to discover
Recommended by a member

THE TRON KIRK

Monuments to visit
Recommended by a member
The Tron Kirk is an old church, built between 1636 and 1647. Its imposing ... Read more