Edinburgh Attractions

With a UNESCO world heritage in the heart of the city, Edinburgh has a lot to offer its visitors from its ancient stone tenements to its castles and streets lined with Georgian architecture. There is a striking combination of old and new in Edinburgh, with the Georgian houses in the new part of the city.

If you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time then it is a good idea to take the city tour that is run by professional guides who know the city well. You can choose to take the tour cycling through the city, walking, or riding in an open top bus. The open top bus tour is ideal for newcomers and anyone who tires with too much walking, many of Edinburgh’s streets are steep and narrow so take some getting used to. When you take the open top bus tour you can buy a ticket that allows you to get off the bus when you see a part of the city that really excites your interests and then hop back onto another open top bus when you are ready to explore further. Open top bus city tour tickets run for up to 24 hours, which means you can explore the city and its architecture at your leisure.

You may even want to chance your luck by taking the night time ghost tour of the winding streets of Edinburgh’s old town. Edinburgh Castle is situated in the heart of the city and the oldest part of the castle that dates back to the twelfth century, is St. Mary’s Chapel. If you are looking for a good family day out then Edinburgh Wild Life Park and the Nature Reserve have something to please everyone.

Art and Museums in Edinburgh

The five National Galleries and the National Museum of Scotland are all situated in the heart of Edinburgh along with other world class museums and art galleries. Discover the history of Edinburgh from the remains of a Bronze Age settlement, to the invasion of the Romans, and Scotland’s turbulent history as it became part of the United Kingdom. The museums and galleries run events through out the year and you can check out what interests you on the websites before your visit.

Edinburgh is one of the main cultural capitals of the UK, home to the annual Edinburgh festival and with plenty of theatres to please even the most stringent critic.

 Shop till You Drop

You will find all the high street nationals on Princes Street and the city’s High street, there are also plenty of cafes and bars if your feet need a rest. If you are looking for designer gear then you will find handbags and shoes to drool over in the New Town.

Eating Out in Edinburgh

The city of Edinburgh has a wealth of bars and restaurants whether you are into dimly lit basement bars or you prefer stylish rooftop restaurants, there is something to suit all palettes and satisfy everyone’s sense of style.