20 Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland Travel Guide
Come along with us as we explore the top attractions and things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland city tour. Our 20 things to do in Edinburgh travel guide features the best activities, museums, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, food and entertainment venues in the city along with numerous suggestions for tours that will make your stay in Edinburgh unique and memorable.
Edinburgh has a highly underrated food scene with plenty of traditional Scottish foods (such as Haggis) and many contemporary style restaurants to tickle your fancy. A suggestion we recommend higly is to take a Edinburgh food tour and also partake in Scotch Whisky and Gin tours.
Your visit wouldn't be complete with visiting Edinburgh Castle, walking along the Royal Mile and enjoying some of the legendary nightlife the city has to offer in both New Town and Old Town.
20 Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland Travel Guide:
1) Edinburgh Castle
2) Scotch Whisky Experience (suggestion)
3) Royal Mile Old Town for souvenir shopping
4) Edinburgh Walking Tours (Ghost Tour, Literary Tour, etc)
5) Eat Traditional Scottish food: Haggis, neeps & tatties (suggestion: Whiski Rooms)
6) Holyrood Palace (Official resident of British Monarchy)
7) Holyrood Abbey and Garden
8) Edinburgh Gin Distillery (suggested tour)
9) National Museum of Scotland
10) Princes Street Garden
11) Dean Village (underrated place to visit)
12) Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat
13) Scott Monument for great views of Edinburgh
14) Royal Botanic Garden not far from New Town
15) Food Tour (suggestion: Eat Walk Edinburgh)
16) Wynds and closes in the Old Town of Edinburgh
17) St. Giles Cathedral
18) Scottish National Gallery Museum
19) Scottish National Portrait Gallery Museum
20) Nightlife in Edinburgh (pubs, live band or a ceilidh)
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Our visit Edinburgh travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the city by day. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Edinburgh tourism brochure or Edinburgh, Scotland city tour.
20 Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland Top Attractions Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Our week in Edinburgh was action packed! We sampled gin and Scotch whisky, wandered down tiny closes, braved the crowds along the Royal Mile, ate our fill of haggis, and even visited a castle, a palace, and an abbey. So, if you’re looking for things to do in Edinburgh on your visit, this video guide will show you all of those attractions and then some!
Edinburgh Castle is hard to miss as it dominates the city’s skyline. The first thing you should know about the Castle is that it’s not just one single building, so once you’re inside there’s quite a bit to see and do; you can tour the Royal Palace, see the Crown Jewels, watch the firing of the one o’clock gun, step inside St. Margaret’s Chapel, visit the National War Museum and so much more, so give yourself plenty of time.
We also made time to visit the famed Royal Mile, which is the busiest street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. There’s quite a bit to see along here, so we first popped into the Royal Mile Market, which is set inside a former church, and from there we continued down the street, visiting little souvenir shops along the way. You’ll have no trouble finding a kilt here!
Another activity we really enjoyed was taking a food tour with Eat Walk Edinburgh. We got to try a lot of delicious bites and beverages along the way, and one of the highlights was visiting the Fugde House.
Another fun way to explore Edinburgh on foot is by wandering down the tiny closes. These small alleys were often named after a memorable occupant, and the Old Town is full of them.
And that’s it for our visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. We hope you enjoyed following our travels and that this video gave you a few ideas of things to do, foods to try, and places to visit around the city. As always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do in Edinburgh, feel free to share those with fellow travellers in the comments section below. Until next time!
This is part of our Travel in Scotland video series showcasing Scottish food, Scottish culture and Scottish cuisine.
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Apex European Hotel
With its central location, guests staying at the Apex European Hotel can spend a day at Murrayfield Stadium to watch rugby, shopping on Princes Street, or conducting business at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, a brief 10-minute walk from the property. The Apex European Hotel has limited car parking in the rear of the property for guests with a rental or personal car or people can get around the city via train, bus, or taxi.
Holiday Inn Edinburgh City - West
This hotel in Edinburgh is located less than two miles from the west side of Edinburgh City Centre and only five from Edinburgh International Airport, making the Holiday Inn Edinburgh City - West a highly convenient choice. Other popular places to visit include Murrayfield Stadium, The Botanic Gardens, The National Gallery of Modern Art, Pentland Hills, and both George and Princess Street. This accommodation is in a great location, being only a few miles from the Royal Mile, Princess Street, and the Edinburgh Airport. The Holiday Inn Edinburgh City - West is a Scotland hotel with all the standard and extra amenities enjoyed by the entire family.
Marriott Edinburgh
The Marriott Edinburgh has a longstanding reputation for high standards, luxurious accommodations, and friendly staff. Guests of this Edinburgh hotel stay in one of 245 air-conditioned rooms while being impressed by rich décor and abundance of amenities such as sauna/steam room, mini-bars, gym, and high-speed Internet. After relaxing, guests can dine in the Source Bar and Grill or eat something light in the café bar. Guests can visit the city centre just five miles away or spend time at the Edinburgh Zoo, less than two miles away from the hotel. The Marriott Edinburgh is near the bus line so people can see an array of shops, historic buildings, restaurants, or get involved with a variety of annual events.
Ten Hill Place Hotel
Around Ten Hill Place Hotel, you will find numerous top attractions. You will be able to access historic Old Town in mere minutes, as well as Princes Street and Holyrood Park. The Royal College of Surgeons is located nearby, as is Surgeons Hall Museum and the heart of this marvelous city. Ten Hill Place Hotel also provides you with a café/bar for your enjoyment, where you will enjoy a nice menu and excellent drinks. You will also enjoy room service during your stay and the staff is happy to assist with tours and ticketing needs.
The Royal Scots Club
Royal Scots Club is situated within close proximity to a range of different sights and attractions, including Hanover Street, Abercromby Place and Queen Street Gardens. St. James Shopping Mall is also near the hotel. There are also many restaurants and entertainment venues situated in the local area. Waverley Station is located only two miles from Royal Scots Club while the airport is seven miles away. Public transportation services area available throughout the area, making it easy to get around.
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In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe travel expert Julia Reams-Giersch takes you on a virtual tour of Scotland's dual, different-as-night-and-day leading cities. In Glasgow, we'll see the architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and tour fascinating museums. And in Edinburgh, we'll check out the castle, stroll the Royal Mile, and explore the Georgian New Town.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND | Top 5 Things To Do
These are my top five things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland! Obviously there is more than five things to do (including Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament Building, which are both great) but these are my personal favourites. Enjoy!
1) Arthurs Seat - Situated on top of the remains of an extinct volcano, known as the castle rock, Edinburgh castle is one of Scotland's most iconic sites. The castle has been under siege on 26 occasions and researchers claim it is the most besieged place in Great Britain and one of the most attacked in the world.
2) The Royal Mile - Stretching one Scots mile, roughly 1.8km, between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood palace, the royal mile is the busiest street in Edinburgh. Along the mile, you can visit St Giles, a 14th century cathedral which acts as the principal place of worship for the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh, and is refereed to as the Mother Church of Presbyterianism.
3)Visible for miles around Edinburgh, Arthur's seat rises 822 feet above Edinburgh, and provides excellent panoramic views of the city. Its name comes from the mythology surrounding it, as it is often mentioned as one of the possible locations of Camelot, the legendary castle of King Arthur. The crags, which are found right next to Arthurs seat, provide the best views of the hill itself.
4) Found at the east end of princes street, Calton hill is part of Edinburgh's UNESCO world heritage site. The hill itself is home to a number of iconic buildings, such as the city observatory and national monument, which was based on the pantheon in Athens, and gave rise to one of Edinburgh's nicknames, the athens of the north. My favourite thing about Calton Hill, however, is the view over the centre of Edinburgh, where you can see St Giles cathedral, Scott monument, the castle, north bridge, the Balmoral hotel, the Dugald Stewart monument, and the Pentland hills all the way in the background.
5) Scott Monument - Affectionately referred to as the Gothic Rocket by Edinburgh residents, the Scott monument was built as a memorial to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is possible to climb up for a fee of around £4, and the highest platform is 287 steps up.
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Underground City, Edinburgh, Scotland
This was an interesting walk through the underground city in Edinburgh. Sadly my video battery died on me while I was down there, but I still got a bit. This was done about two hours before leaving the great land of Alba. There are other tours that take one to different parts of the underground and hope to be able to see them some day too.