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1. Edinburgh Castle
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No trip to Scotland would be complete without a stop at the magnificent Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock.... read more -
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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
- Nile Expert Tip: Watch the one o'clock gun salute from the tower at Edinburgh Castle and feast your eyes on Scotland's...
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2. Holyroodhouse Palace
- Situated at the opposite end of the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse Palace is today the official residence of The Queen when visiting... read more
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3. Princes Street
- If the Royal Mile is the life vein of the Old City, then Princes Street is its equivalent in the New Town. Just a short walk from the Old City,... read more
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4. Edinburgh City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights...
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5. Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest and most popular art festival. It runs from August 6-30th and features more than 2,000 shows... read more
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6. The Real Mary King's Close
- The Real Mary King's Close is an incredible tour of the long-forgotten underground streets of Edinburgh dating from the 16th and 17th centuries,... read more
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7. City of the Dead Tour
- The City of the Dead tour - approximately 1.5 hours long - is a walking tour that explores the gruesome past of Edinburgh's Old Town. The... read more
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8. Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Crags
- Like Castle Rock, Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Crags were formed by an extinct volcano and carved out by moving glaciers. These hills,... read more
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9. Rosslyn Chapel
- Rosslyn Chapel is the mysterious Masonic chapel made famous by the DaVinci code (part of the Tom Hanks movie was filmed here in 2005). Located... read more
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10. Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
The Winter Wonderland Ice Rink is a temporary ice rink that is part of the festivities and attractions of Edinburgh's annual Christmas and Hogmanay...
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Edinburgh has something to offer everyone, from historic castles to outdoor excursions to creepy ghost tours. Fun, thrilling and affordable these activities will leave you with a better understanding of our magnificent city, Auld Reekie. And you'll have plenty of photos and stories to share with the folks back home.
The Edinburgh City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour will get you everywhere you want to go. You'll see all the sights on an affordable two-day pass, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle which holds the impressive crown jewels of Scotland.
Explore Edinburgh's buried past on the Real Mary King's Cross Tour, which takes you underground to explore the city's forgotten streets. vaults and residences. If you want something a bit more spooky, the City of the Dead tour is the best ghost tour in Edinburgh. You'll have a chance to test your courage against the notorious Mackenzie poltergeist.
A short bus ride away is Rosslyn Chapel, the beautiful and ornate masonic church made famous again by the DaVinci Code. The interior intricate carving and mysterious symbolism is worth the visit alone.
No matter the time of year, Edinburgh is never at a loss for fun activities. Come for the summer to laugh yourself silly at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of the most popular performing arts festival in the world. In the winter, the city transforms into a winter wonderland. Head to Princes Street to twirl on Edinburgh's ice rink and sip on hot chocolate at the annual Christmas fair.
If you need a bit of fresh air, take a hike up Arthur's Seat or the Salisbury Crags, part of Holyrood park.
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