Attractions in Edinburgh

Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland, UK

An ancient Christian site, there has been a church here since the late 7th century. The present church dates from 16th century, its splendid Hopetoun Loft was fitted out in 1708. Fine 17th - 18th century gravestones.

Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30

A wonder of the Victorian engineering world, this extraordinary steel bridge was built between 1882 and 1890. Almost 2 miles long, it expands by a metre between winter and summer.

Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6BJ

Home of the Incorporation of Shipowners and Shipmasters with an outstanding collection of maritime memorabilia. Guided tours only.

Niddry Street South, Edinburgh, EH1 1NS

Edinburgh's original ghost and history tours led by historians. Tours of the Old Town, New Town and Leith. Edinburgh's largest haunted underground vaults. Tales of torture, hauntings and witchcraft..

Fife, KY11 1JR

Scotland's largest marine aquarium offers an amazing underwater safari. Walk along the bottom of the ocean and come face to face with sharks and a host of other fish.

Annandale Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4AZ

Enjoy the sights of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns on a circular open-top bus with the option to get on and off as many times as you like. Various tour options.

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE

Experience the history and mystery of Scotland's most famous export. The entire Scotch Whisky experience includes a whisky barrel ride back in time.

Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ

The Royal Yacht Britannia, now permanently moored in Edinburgh's port of Leith. Tour the Visitor Centre and then four decks on board. Britannia Café and Shop.

Edinburgh, EH8 8AS

Dynamic Earth is Scotland's interactive geological attraction. Feel the restless earth move beneath your feet and witness a real tropical rainstorm. Live 4,500 million years in one day.

Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND

This extraordinary tower was built in 1854 to house a camera obscura. Superb views over Edinburgh, highly entertaining exhibitions on optical illusions, with guided 'tours' of Edinburgh in the historic camera obscura.

Edinburgh, EH1 1SR

The oldest house on the Royal Mile, with an exhibition on its two most famous residents. John Knox, the leader of the Reformation in Scotland, and James Mossman, goldsmith to Mary, Queen of Scots.

Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG

Described as the noisiest museum in the world, it is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present.

The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ

This fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more.

Edinburgh, EH8 8DX

The Queen's official residence in Scotland, with a superb range of State Apartments, Mary Queen of Scots' chambers and the Queen's Gallery.

Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

This most famous of Scottish castles dominates the city. With its magnificent buildings, exhibitions and museums the castle is deservedly Scotland's premier attraction.