Volcano, Park, Lookout

Arthur's Seat is Edinburgh's iconic natural highlight and the highest point of Holyrood Park, which is close to the city centre. At 251 metres above sea level, it offers breathtaking views across the city, the North Sea and the distant peaks of the Scottish Highlands. The site is popular with tourists and locals alike, and is often ranked among the most beautiful urban viewpoints in Europe. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Edinburgh" https://www…

Castle

Edinburgh Castle is an iconic landmark of the city, perched on the rock massif of Castle Rock, visible from many places in Edinburgh. It is one of the UK's most important historical landmarks and is visited by over 2 million people a year. It is a symbol not only of Edinburgh, but of Scotland as a whole - in terms of history, culture and national identity. [btn "Find the top hotels in Edinburgh here" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/edinburgh…

Palace

Holyroodhouse Palace is located at the very end of the Royal Mile, just below Arthur's Seat. It is the official Scottish residence of the British monarch and one of Edinburgh's most important historic sites. The palace is still a functioning royal facility - formal receptions, audiences and ceremonies are held here during the monarch's stay in Scotland. [btn "Book a hotel in Edinburgh city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/edinburgh.en…

Street

Every city has its one most famous street, and for Edinburgh it's West Bow. Edinburgh's most photogenic street West Bow, better known as the bottom of the iconic Victoria Street, is one of Edinburgh's most beautiful and photographed places. This gracefully curving lane connecting the Grassmarket to the uptown area is a popular destination for tourists, photographers and Harry Potter fans alike. The colourful house facades, stone arches and…

Street

The Royal Mile is Edinburgh's historic thoroughfare and arguably the most famous street in Scotland. It is roughly 1.8 kilometres long and is the most famous street in the UK, with two iconic buildings - Edinburgh Castle at the top and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the other end. [btn "Find the top hotels in Edinburgh here" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/edinburgh.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-edinburgh-royalmile] It's a street where the…

Tower, Lookout

The Scott Monument is an unmissable Gothic tower in the heart of Edinburgh that pays tribute to Scotland's most famous writer, Sir Walter Scott. At 61 metres high, it is the largest monument dedicated to a writer in the world and one of the city's most prominent landmarks. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Edinburgh" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/edinburgh.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-edinburgh-monument] Located in Princes Street Gardens,…

Station

Edinburgh Waverley is the city's main railway station and the busiest transport hub in Scotland. It is located in the heart of Edinburgh, literally in the valley between the historic Old and New Towns, just a few minutes' walk from all the main attractions - the Castle, the Royal Mile, the Scott Monument and Princes Street shopping. The station is unique in its position below city level, nestled between two elevated parts of the city centre.…

Gallery

The Scottish National Gallery is the principal art gallery in Scotland and one of the most accessible and welcoming institutions of its kind in Europe. It is located right on Princes Street, in the heart of Edinburgh, between the Old and New Towns, on the edge of Princes Street Gardens. What's the best part? Admission is free for all visitors all year round. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Edinburgh" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/edinburgh.en…