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From stunning architecture to an awe-inspiring castle perched on a dormant volcano, here are some of the best places to see in Edinburgh.

EDINBURGH CASTLE

Dominating the skyline of Edinburgh, this imposing 12th Century fortress is easily the most iconic building in the city. Check out breath-taking panoramic views from its lookout position on the Castle Rock and don’t forget to discover the Crown Jewels and the fascinating history inside its museums.

QUEEN’S ROYAL YACHT, BRITANNIA

If you’ve ever wondered what royalty feels like, step aboard the Britannia. The former official ship of the Queen has sailed many seas and oceans for over 40 years!

THE SCOTT MONUMENT

A must-visit, this striking Gothic monument stands proudly on the edge of busy Princes Street. Built to commemorate Sir Walter Scott, the structure towers 61 metres high. The 287 step climb to the top is well worth the spectacular view of the city below!

ARTHUR’S SEAT

Put on your hiking shoes and climb Edinburgh’s ancient volcano. At an impressive height of 822 feet, Arthur’s Seat is believed to be around 350 million years old and is entwined with numerous mythological stories. Reach the summit and experience 360-degree panoramic views of Edinburgh and the Lothians.

THE ROYAL MILE

Lined with glorious churches, townhouses and historic landmarks, The Royal Mile is an amazing thoroughfare to wander for its shops (including kiltmakers), pubs, museums, cafés, and restaurants.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND

For free indoor fun, head to the National Museum of Scotland, one of the best attractions in Edinburgh. With over 20,000 unique artefacts to discover, there's something for all the family. Spend your visit learning about the catacombs of Egypt, the wonders of nature and modern-day technology.

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THE ROYAL MILE

The Royal Mile runs through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, from the magnificent Castle to the splendid Palace of Holyroodhouse. Not only is the Royal Mile peppered with amazing attractions but is also lined with some of the best eating and drinking spots in the city.

AIZLE

Located in Charlotte Square, Aizle offers a truly fancy night out. Their mantra is that the best meals are the ones you don’t have to choose! All the food and drink at Aizle is made in-house, from hand churned butter to nutritious live fermented sourdough to the aquavit and aged kombucha in the cocktails.

THE BON VIVANT

Of course, a visit to Scotland wouldn’t be complete without trying haggis! If you’re a novice to the often contentious classic Scottish dish (chopped-up sheep organs and oats boiled in a sheep’s stomach), a great place to start is The Bon Vivant where you can order haggis bonbons - haggis that’s breaded, deep-fried and served with bacon mayo.

HOOT THE REDEEMER

Hoot the Redeemer is a cocktail bar determined to help you have a great time. Dive into this wonderfully quirky cocktail bar with its unique retro 1950s New Orleans funfair-theme. The whole place is alive with an old-timey-carnival theme, including a claw machine you can pick cocktail ingredients with and a boozy ice cream dispenser!

THE LUCKY LIQUOR CO

Who said 13 was unlucky? The Lucky Liquor takes 13 bottles of spirits, uses them to make 13 cocktails and keeps them on the menu for 13 weeks. Featuring wide open spaces with bright white walls and light wood tables, the bar is a refreshing place to be in. With its cool Edinburgh vibe and friendly staff, it is well worth a visit.

THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

Edinburgh offers an abundance of opportunities to taste the local whiskies. If you’re a connoisseur head to The Devil’s Advocate for some of the best scotch selections in the city centre with literally hundreds of whisky options, together with friendly staff who can help you concoct the perfect flight.

GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY

To see whisky-making up close and personal, venture to Glenkinchie Distillery, which is about half an hour from Edinburgh and runs shuttle buses from the city centre twice a day. Once there, choose from a range of experiences, from a basic tour and single sample dram to a six-whisky personal tasting tour presented by the distillery manager.

Whether you love the arts or are science mad, Edinburgh is host to a multitude of magnificent year-round festivals bringing waves of colour and pulsing excitement to the city.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Learn about spaceships, weather, dinosaurs, the human body and much more at one of Europe's largest science festivals. Jam-packed with interactive exhibitions, events, workshops, performances, screenings and debates, the annual programme delivers a range of amazing experiences for all ages.

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE

Enter the Fringe and you’ll be captivated by an immense cornucopia of delights, elegance and total fantasticality! During the month of August, The Edinburgh Fringe explodes across the city with theatre, dance, cabaret, comedy, musicals, opera, children’s shows and more. Prepare to be delighted, shocked and spellbound by the largest arts festival in the world.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Experience first-class examples of artistic expression from around the world at the festival that started them all! With performances of opera, theatre, dance and classical music in some of Edinburgh’s grandest venues over August, you’ll be spoilt for cultural choice. And don’t miss the grand finale - live classical music accompanied by a phenomenal firework display from the castle ramparts above.

CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH

Edinburgh is truly dazzling during the Christmas season. From late November until early January, the city centre comes alive with bustling festive markets, thrilling rides and unforgettable shows and street performances. Make your Christmas a real cracker in the winter wonderland of Edinburgh.

EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAY

There's nothing quite like belting out Auld Lang Syne among a street full of joyous people. Edinburgh celebrates the New Year better than most with their Hogmanay Festival lasting three days! Start the festivities with a spectacular torchlight procession on December 30 and prepare to be blown away with dazzling nightly firework displays at this internationally known event.

EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

For ten groovy days in July, venues across Edinburgh play host to the best Jazz and Blues talent from all over the world. From Samba to Swing, from Soul to Boogie-woogie and Blues, there’s something to suit every mood and musical taste!