Guidelet: Highlights of Edinburgh
A travel guide to Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Target Market: families, couples,tourists | A travel guide by: Rachael
Edinburgh is full of history and wonderful places to eat. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Castle
Why visit:
An iconic landmark in Edinburgh. The castle is full of history and legend. Listen out for the 1 o clock Guna day,fixed price,check site first option
at Castlehill
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The Royal Mile
Why visit:
A really interesting street in Edinburgh with lots of museums, shops and historical points.a day,lunch,dinner,night,free,just show up option
at Castlehill
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The Writers' Museum
Why visit:
A Museum dedicated to some of Edinburgh's writers including Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns.a day,fixed price,check site first option
at Lawnmarket
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Arthur's Seat
Why visit:
An excellent place to walk to get a view across the city.a day,free,just show up option
at Salisbury Crags
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Why visit:
This is where Mary Queen of Scots lived and where Lord Darnley was murdered. Today it is still the Scottish residence of the Queen.a day,fixed price,check site first option
at Canongate
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The People's Story
Why visit:
The story of the people of Edinburgha day,fixed price,check site first option
at 163 Canongate
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The Whisky Trail
Why visit:
A great place to try Scottish whisky,a day,varies,just show up option
at 223 High Street
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National Museum of Scotland
Why visit:
One of the best museums in Edinburgha day,fixed price,check site first option
at Chambers St.
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Scott Monument
Why visit:
A famous monument to Sir Walter Scotta day,free,just show up option
at Princes Street Gardens
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The Royal Yacht Britannia
Why visit:
A chance to tour this famous ship that belongs to the Queena day,varies,check site first option
at Ocean Terminal
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The Real Mary King's Close
Why visit:
An intriguing place that is quite spooky. Underground Edinburgh.a day,varies,check site first option
at 2 Warriston's Close, High Street
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Greyfriars Bobby's Statue
Why visit:
A statue dedicated to a small dog that lived by his master's grave.a day,free,just show up option
at Candlemaker Row
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Jenners (House of Fraser)
Why visit:
One of the most traditional stores in Edinburgh. Check out the food hall.a day,lunch,dinner,varies,just show up option
at 48 Princes St.
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Royal Botanic Garden
Why visit:
A beautiful garden to explore.a day,fixed price,check site first option
at 20 Inverleith Row
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The Black Medicine Coffee Co.
Why visit:
An excellent place to get a decent cup of coffee.a day,varies,just show up option
at 2 Nicolson St
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The Stand Comedy Club
Why visit:
Check out the shows here for some great entertainment.a night,varies,check site first option
at 5 York Pl.
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Grassmarket
Why visit:
You'll find quirky shops, bars and restaurants in this historic part of Edinburgh.a day,lunch,dinner,night,free,just show up option
at Grassmarket
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Scottish Parliament / Pàrlamaid na h-Alba
Why visit:
This is a very interesting building and you can also get tours,a day,varies,check site first option
at Horse Wynd
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Princes Street Gardens
Why visit:
A beautiful garden in the city centre.a day,free,just show up option
at Princes St.
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Tartan Weaving Mill & Exhibition
Why visit:
Learn about tartans and find out your family pattern.a day,varies,check site first option
at 57-59 High Street
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Why visit:
An interesting art gallery in Edinburgh.a day,varies,check site first option
at 1 Queen St.
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Museum of Childhood
Why visit:
A lovely museum to explore.a day,fixed price,check site first option
at 42 High St.
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The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
Why visit:
A unique guided tour taking in literature and pubs associated with writers.a night,varies,check site first option
at 5 Wellington Pl.
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Georgian House
Why visit:
See what a typical Georgian town house looked like.a day,fixed price,check site first option
at 7 Charlotte Square
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The Elephant House
Why visit:
One of the cafes associated with writers in Edinburgh. This is one of the many used by JK Rowling to write Harry Potter.a day,lunch,varies,just show up option
at 21 George IV Bridge
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