Edinburgh must visit

National Library of Scotland

Scotland · National Library of Scotland · George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW, UK

Venerable research archive founded in the 17th century offering reading room access & a cafe.

Arthur's Seat

Scotland · Arthur's Seat · Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh EH15 3PY, UK

Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views.

Armchair Books

Scotland · Armchair Books · 72-74 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2LE, UK

Cozy, family-run bookstore with a quirky vibe offering a huge selection of rare & secondhand titles.

The Gently Mad Book Shop & Bookbinder

Scotland · The Gently Mad Book Shop & Bookbinder · 2 Summer Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5NR, UK

Calton Hill

Scotland · Calton Hill · Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5BN, UK

Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.

Princes Street Gardens

Scotland · Princes Street Gardens · Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2HG, UK

Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Scotland · Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh · Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK

Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.

Scott Monument

Scotland · Scott Monument · E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, UK

Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.

Dean Village River View B&B

Scotland · Dean Village River View B&B · Lothian, 10 Hawthornbank Ln, Edinburgh EH4 3BH, UK

New College, The University of Edinburgh

Scotland · New College, The University of Edinburgh · New College, Mound Pl, Edinburgh EH1 2LX, UK

Stramash

Scotland · Stramash · 207 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ, UK

Bi-level venue offering a variety of live music & sports events in a restored church.

Scottish National Gallery

Scotland · Scottish National Gallery · The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, UK

National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.

John Knox House

Scotland · John Knox House · John Knox House, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK

Holyrood Palace

Scotland · Holyrood Palace · Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK

The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.

Edinburgh Castle

Scotland · Edinburgh Castle · Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.