RAIN 90 MM · DAYLIGHT 10.4 H
Europe
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Best time April
Best for History · Nature · Food
19:30
AUTUMN · 12° / 7°C
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The Place
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
City introduction
A castle on a volcano, medieval closes, and August's biggest arts festival. Edinburgh builds drama from geography: Edinburgh Castle on its extinct volcano, the Royal Mile tumbling to Holyrood, Arthur's Seat rising inside the city, and a Georgian New Town that earned the nickname 'Athens of the North'. In August the Fringe turns the whole city into a festival.
Getting there
Getting to Edinburgh
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Explore
Explore Edinburgh
Things to do · Stays · Food
Things to see in Edinburgh
Attractions
01Edinburgh Castle
Historic fortress perched on Castle Rock overlooking Edinburgh's Old Town.
Type Historic site
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) May-Jun
Suggested city stay 3 days
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02Royal Mile
Historic thoroughfare in Edinburgh's Old Town running from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Type Neighbourhood
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) May-Jun
Suggested city stay 3 days
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03Arthur's Seat
Extinct volcano in Holyrood Park offering panoramic views over Edinburgh.
Type Park
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) May-Jun
Suggested city stay 3 days
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04Calton Hill
Hill in central Edinburgh crowned with neoclassical monuments and panoramic city views.
Type Viewpoint
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) May-Jun
Suggested city stay 3 days
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05St Giles' Cathedral
Gothic cathedral on the Royal Mile known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh.
Type Temple
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) May-Jun
Suggested city stay 3 days
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06Palace of Holyroodhouse
Official Scottish residence of the British monarch at the foot of the Royal Mile.
Type Historic site
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) May-Jun
Suggested city stay 3 days
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