Attractions in Edinburgh

Scotland, UK

Edinburgh, EH7 5AA

Prominent monument to Admiral Lord Nelson, in the shape of an upturned telescope, built shortly after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Offers superb views over Edinburgh.

Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN

72 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5QG

Small group adventure holidays with Scotland's leading wilderness guides. Hiking, sailing, sea-kayaking, mountain-biking and more. www.wildernessscotland.com

Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ

Edinburgh's first reformed church. Historic graveyard, once a prison for Covenanters. Visitor centre exhibition and video. Greyfriars Bobby's memorial, statue and portrait.

Edinburgh, EH7 5SG

Guided daily hillwalking tours from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands. Choice of easy to strenuous walking through stunning scenery. Day tours or weekend breaks. Entertaining guides, transport, lunch included.

Edinburgh, EH1 1SG

MacBackpackers are Scotland’s biggest independent, Scottish born and bred tours and hostels company! Owned and run by Scottish backpackers we have been running tours throughout Scotland since 1998 and hostels since 1985! We offer great value to young independent travelers with a thirst for adventure eager to explore the magnificent land that is Scotland!

Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6BJ

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

Crosslee, Renfrewshire, PA6 7BQ

From the comfort of our top of the range executive mini-coaches let Discover Scotland Tours take you to some of the most beautiful and inspiring views Scotland has to offer - spectacular mountain scenery, ancient castles, shimmering lochs, flowing streams and waterfalls. From beauty and tranquility to battlefields and scenes of massacre. Hear about our legends, the exploits of our heroes and villains. Our tours are informative, relaxing and entertaining. We will leave you with a thirst to come back for more.

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

The secrets of Loch Ness in stereo 3D. There is a mixture of history, mystery, hoaxes and illusions, eye witnesses and facts. Souvenir and gift shop.

Edinburgh, EH1 1LJ

Let our costumed guides take you back into Edinburgh's grisly past and tell you about the characters that once stalked the very streets that you are taken on. Hear the terrifying true stories unfold.

Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Visit the Centre's large collection of replica brasses and try your hand at brass rubbing.

Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1LJ

An important collection of early keyboard instruments including clavichords, chamber organs and early pianos housed in restored 1762 concert hall. Musical events.

Craigmillar, Edinburgh, EH16 4SY

One of Scotland's best preserved early 15th century castles, later much expanded, with great hall, courtyard and gardens.

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW

Scotland's largest library is a treasure-house of books and manuscripts on Scotland and the Scots, with free exhibitions on a variety of Scottish themes.