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# Things to do in Edinburgh · OpenVibe.Tours

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![Edinburgh](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70GA00DADF6KZS13DYKQSB0) Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AEdinburgh_cityscapes_-_aerial_-_2025-04-19_20.jpg) · [licence](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) 

United Kingdom

# Things to do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh (Gaelic: Dùn Èideann) is the capital of Scotland, located in the Central Belt of the country. With a population of 526,470 in the urban area in 2021, and 901,455 in the metropolitans, Edinburgh fizzes with a cosmopolitan yet uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Old volcanoes ensure a dramatic natural setting, with the imposing castle atop one. The city combines medieval relics, Georgian grandeur and a powerful layer of modern life with contemporary avant-garde. Medieval palaces, Gothic churches and fascinating historical buildings rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, such as the Scottish Parliament and the National Museum of Scotland. Variously dubbed "Auld Reekie" or "Athens of the North", but usually just plain "Embruh", it hosts great restaurants, shops, pubs, wild and mild clubs, and an unrivalled programme of events and festivals throughout the year.

488,050 people · [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=55.95333333333333&mlon=-3.1891666666666665#map=12/55.95333333333333/-3.1891666666666665) · [Wikivoyage](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Edinburgh) · fetched Nov 12, 2026

## Places worth going 60

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1. ![Edinburgh Castle](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3RQAEPVCBYRQJESAJ9YCT?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Edinburgh Castle](/place/edinburgh-castle-plc_E42ZHF41GAGCVGT5T78H9WMNCZ)

   

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   Photo: Stephencdickson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AEdinburgh_Castle_from_the_Grassmarket.jpg)
2. ![Holyrood Palace](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3RXKWC873P258SKWH6VWM?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Holyrood Palace](/place/holyrood-palace-plc_9NP730K5XS6YY3D5C6WVK26D38)

   

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   Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHolyrood_Palace_-_aerial_-_2025-04-19_04.jpg)
3. ![National Galleries of Scotland: National](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3RAKYSVYNNPY1T76NP6RR?w=640)

    

   

   ### [National Galleries of Scotland: National](/place/national-galleries-of-scotland-national-plc_981J6ESVYX3MV3KVJ1N1TN5P8E)

   

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   Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AScottish_National_Gallery_-_aerial_-_2025-04-19_01.jpg)
4. ![National Museum of Scotland](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3SABB08RWW89TK0MHA3FH?w=640)

    

   

   ### [National Museum of Scotland](/place/national-museum-of-scotland-plc_GH8WRHDZH7J5AZMG3FB486N31X)

   

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   Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Maccoinnich~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMuseum_of_Scotland.jpg)
5. ![Murrayfield Stadium](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PJFEWB2YGHT3Z45PGK9GM?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Murrayfield Stadium](/place/murrayfield-stadium-plc_1KE45XSHJ4H0WJQG9PSVEJ5FZT)

   

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   Photo: Photo taken by Vclaw · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMurrayfield_Stadium_2005-05-13.jpg)
6. ![St Giles](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3S44Q602RKJ19GVDDFJDH?w=640)

    

   

   ### [St Giles](/place/st-giles-plc_EAM196EDR2F562AKDXDN6207VG)

   

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   Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASt_Giles'_Cathedral_-_aerial_-_2025-04-19_04.jpg)
7. ![Hibernian FC](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PH3BS9MF6HGP9JKCQ76CH?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Hibernian FC](/place/hibernian-fc-plc_0WVNZ6WX4JGGADGVJR6R7QGWET)

   

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   Photo: Pachiscool11 · CC0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AEaster_Road_-_Edinburgh_Derby.jpg)
8. ![Royal Yacht Britannia](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PGWVDNSYAS47N40MET5YC?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Royal Yacht Britannia](/place/royal-yacht-britannia-plc_CKTKW6KFFN49H57N4YZ3RWQDJ3)

   

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   Photo: Akiramenai · Public domain · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHMY_Britannia.jpg)
9. ![Edinburgh Zoo](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PK2NVQA7DPFM4XZR36BNN?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Edinburgh Zoo](/place/edinburgh-zoo-plc_NHJC04KTQQH8QXS7P0B9JNWRWW)

   

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   Photo: Rafboy15 · Public domain · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AStanleycrane.JPG)
10. ![Royal Botanic Garden](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PG9SMRT1PGW5GJXSC867B?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Royal Botanic Garden](/place/royal-botanic-garden-plc_4YVG2RNPBCWDB2H3TW563X2TRY)

    

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    Photo: Steve nova at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3APalmhouse.jpg)
11. ![National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3WWK9MR444RNJ2VBGQC6A?w=640)

     

    

    ### [National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait](/place/national-galleries-of-scotland-portrait-plc_YZYQ2B48WAW8JZF77KEQDZ3SGM)

    

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    Photo: Original uploader was Maccoinnich at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AScottish_National_Portrait_Gallery.jpg)
12. ![Scott Monument](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3TGEZ00GGSVBCR1YKN1H1?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Scott Monument](/place/scott-monument-plc_PTPN0SJBFQA6A11C7M79HHDV0K)

    

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    Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Schatir assumed (based on copyright claims) · Public domain · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASchottland-Edinburgh-Sir_Walter_Scott_Monument.JPG)
13. ![Scottish Parliament](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3TPWXC4R07V20ZY8D9S31?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Scottish Parliament](/place/scottish-parliament-plc_R4YK5MYEWP3XG2K8J24S4DTXEK)

    

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    Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AScottish_Parliament_Building_-_aerial_-_2025-04-18.jpg)
14. ![Craigmillar Castle](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PKF9K3Q6X6BZXV61PA3T3?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Craigmillar Castle](/place/craigmillar-castle-plc_J3Z20TXBJ54SFK0FB8VPZ585VY)

    

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    Photo: Photograph by Stuart Yeates, from en:Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACraigmillar_Castle.jpg)
15. ![National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3W37D08NC1N482F1DW61B?w=640)

     

    

    ### [National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One](/place/national-galleries-of-scotland-modern-one-plc_TTKV3DSB0TJD3FCPJ9CJN9DC2E)

    

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    Photo: John R. from Scotland, Britain · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASNGMA_The_Building.jpg)
16. ![Royal Observatory](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PH9FHB5E8BV6KYBB6JS5W?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Royal Observatory](/place/royal-observatory-plc_7WTJTP7FVYWZD46C4N0R1WZHNW)

    

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    Photo: Karora · Public domain · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARoyal_Observatory%2C_Edinburgh.jpg)
17. ![Princes Street Gardens](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3SXFZED9BAZPQPVRKE0MC?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Princes Street Gardens](/place/princes-street-gardens-plc_MH37EEMMBQH2GWWY4VDMF5HRK0)

    

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    Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AEdinburgh%2C_Scotland_%2839616917631%29.jpg)
18. ![St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3QY5EGCT3G5YF0VYABHTV?w=640)

     

    

    ### [St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral](/place/st-mary-s-metropolitan-cathedral-plc_4R8YEERBZ8GFSV5MPCNR482JRM)

    

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    Photo: Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASt_Mary's_Roman_Catholic_Cathedral_Edinburgh.jpg)
19. ![St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3RH2CS6E53J6FC3QH5DZD?w=640)

     

    

    ### [St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral](/place/st-mary-s-episcopal-cathedral-plc_A2C90H0XYWBHQVEWJFRS6BFA64)

    

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    Photo: Farwestern Photo by Gregg M. Erickson · CC BY 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASt_Mary's_Cathedral%2C_Edinburgh.jpg)
20. ![Usher Hall](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PEXCEQRCFKRV9H2MA8G4M?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Usher Hall](/place/usher-hall-plc_0APSZZ7BN6BMVEF43MBZ6W8WPD)

    

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    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AUsher_Hall%2C_Edinburgh.jpg)
21. ![Lauriston Castle](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PJNXSQTP7QJ5K9EFMR8CH?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Lauriston Castle](/place/lauriston-castle-plc_HN8RDD2CKYK44RBJ8HQRBEESS5)

    

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    Photo: User:Supergolden · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ALauristonNW.jpg)
22. ![Modern Two](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3TA6S6TS1YPASY4YPCD08?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Modern Two](/place/modern-two-plc_NN5PNKH6AX2ADNZZDW3VWQ8807)

    

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    Photo: Grousebeater2 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AModern_Two_%28Dean_Gallery%29%2C_73_Belford_Road%2C_Edinburgh_%28side_view%29.jpg)
23. ![Rosslyn Chapel](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7397G1855ZNA09JBJC9CJQ4?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Rosslyn Chapel](/place/rosslyn-chapel-plc_4QJ4TA0XZQ6EY0VG4G81RM7FZB)

    

    attraction · Chapel Loan, EH25 9PU · step-free

    

     

    Photo: Syrio · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARoslin_-_Cappella_di_Rosslyn_01.jpg)
24. ![Calton Hill](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PFPVMP96YTMKHBENZZZAD?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Calton Hill](/place/calton-hill-plc_YM1JKTTYJ1RG0M6REP0Q538HY8)

    

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    Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACalton_Hill_-_aerial_-_2025-04-18_02.jpg)

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1. ![Fettes College](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PHFSG41YH4S29408RH8SG?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Fettes College](/place/fettes-college-plc_QHGZEZESK95NVP8HNG51XQ51RY)

   

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   Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AFettes_College_south_front%2C_Edinburgh.JPG)
2. ![Camera Obscura](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3WPCB50TB54R0NB4Q27FK?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Camera Obscura](/place/camera-obscura-plc_XXA3WDGH018DMYJN0EVDMK9N8S)

   

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   Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AOutlook_Tower%2C_Castlehill%2C_Edinburgh.JPG)
3. ![Central Library](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3V3KKG5ZTGCTT05JM3ZQW?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Central Library](/place/central-library-plc_T70C36AV7YEFYSHZMCMCG5NVGC)

   

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   Photo: Brian McNeil · CC BY 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACentral_Library_Edinburgh_pano3.jpg)
4. ![King's Theatre](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PFGA40J8EX3RAW3WZQNXY?w=640)

    

   

   ### [King's Theatre](/place/king-s-theatre-plc_E73M8SYG545P86R9S10XDW69H0)

   

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   Photo: kim traynor · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AKing's_Theatre%2C_Tollcross_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1317671.jpg)
5. ![Gladstone's Land](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3SGVQ5EPEF8NN34029RAX?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Gladstone's Land](/place/gladstone-s-land-plc_KXZF6QJ5NR07GC1VJACPFVW2BB)

   

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   Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGladstones_Land_%284530213293%29.jpg)
6. ![Museum of Childhood](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3QQNWQH2XTX1TFM6SR0JS?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Museum of Childhood](/place/museum-of-childhood-plc_490SNAMRCXSP8S2ZJH075CG4YY)

   

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   Photo: Stefan Schäfer, Lich · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMuseum_of_Childhood%2C_Edinburg.jpg)
7. ![Royal Commonwealth Pool](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PJ2WQ86A66YY9K86A61FN?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Royal Commonwealth Pool](/place/royal-commonwealth-pool-plc_MP3VXTV6HWQSSBBW3YXKPHY3S2)

   

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   Photo: SylviaStanley · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARoyal_Commonwealth_Pool%2C_Edinburgh.JPG)
8. ![Surgeons' Hall Museums](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3SQ20Y993Z8J2NR109PJJ?w=640)

    

   

   ### [Surgeons' Hall Museums](/place/surgeons-hall-museums-plc_EBVZNDWW5T49481TN13NWQJHH4)

   

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   Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASurgeons'_Hall%2C_Nicolson_Street_Edinburgh.jpg)
9. ![The Grange](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PGPDSBCEPSD995VDW0HF1?w=640)

    

   

   ### [The Grange](/place/the-grange-plc_HV3HZ52504K1907ARZM31VMKN3)

   

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   Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AThe_Grange_-_geograph.org.uk_-_177673.jpg)
10. ![City Art Centre](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3T3VHM507ZXXBE0V2EFNJ?w=640)

     

    

    ### [City Art Centre](/place/city-art-centre-plc_MMX4XYGX3RC5NERBA7R6XZ1T8P)

    

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    Photo: Macfack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACity_Art_Centre_Edinburgh.jpg)
11. ![Dean Bridge](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3XP4BDG1PQ9YVEJYXHCWV?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Dean Bridge](/place/dean-bridge-plc_VXKKAZZZBY6V7ESZ1B0GQ1KETM)

    

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    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ADean_Bridge%2C_Edinburgh.JPG)
12. ![Old Calton Cemetery](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3R4DF766D70W3GC2CE5JJ?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Old Calton Cemetery](/place/old-calton-cemetery-plc_87S9CTH6ESHAF1SVTAPH7ZE4ZE)

    

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    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AOld_Calton_Burying_Ground%2C_Edinburgh.JPG)
13. ![The Peoples' Story Museum](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3WFXAY2J43044GMADEC1W?w=640)

     

    

    ### [The Peoples' Story Museum](/place/the-peoples-story-museum-plc_WBZV8H1PVKJFXDKK3D45RXWPXG)

    

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    Photo: kim traynor · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACanongate_Tolbooth_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1336771.jpg)
14. ![Royal Highland Showground](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PKNRVF6HNPWMRXSJ9K629?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Royal Highland Showground](/place/royal-highland-showground-plc_0F7HVHJ1CB4Q97EDHRVRPYAVQC)

    

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    Photo: Des Colhoun · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AThe_Highland_Hall_Exhibition_Centre_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1205044.jpg)
15. ![St Cecilia's Hall](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3VA16C3VG880RE4494RTK?w=640)

     

    

    ### [St Cecilia's Hall](/place/st-cecilia-s-hall-plc_SDZESAEY8J83DRHFXMX8T6D8HW)

    

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    Photo: Jim Barton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASt_Cecilia's_Hall%2C_Edinburgh%2C_by_Jim_Barton%2C_Geograph_4253114.jpg)
16. ![The Georgian House](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3QH6R3B7KR92K84MPHH0H?w=640)

     

    

    ### [The Georgian House](/place/the-georgian-house-plc_3BSCGBGJS6M85YM0H157MZRAZS)

    

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    Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Supergolden assumed (based on copyright claims) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACharlottesq2.jpg)
17. ![Corstorphine Old Parish Church](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PK93K9S9CRV4QTTA3JJRQ?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Corstorphine Old Parish Church](/place/corstorphine-old-parish-church-plc_1CW212BJY0NDYKPK77KSMJJW5P)

    

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    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ACorstorphine_Parish_Kirk.jpg)
18. ![Dovecot Studios](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3VWYTGPSQMJEEZ8WSNZ8A?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Dovecot Studios](/place/dovecot-studios-plc_VW3ZQQKW8YK2XF6PTVRASV8ZGM)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Mike Wilkinson · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ADovecot_Exterior.jpg)
19. ![Midlothian Snowsports Centre](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PJ959Z4RFK7VKGQG520FF?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Midlothian Snowsports Centre](/place/midlothian-snowsports-centre-plc_M127TF98P2JKJBA68Z39KSQ6DR)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Keith Boardman · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHillend_Ski_Slope%2C_Edinburgh_-_geograph.org.uk_-_30620.jpg)
20. ![Summerhall](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M70PHWHBVW3R5GJ84EPWEX47?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Summerhall](/place/summerhall-plc_EG07PD5443W4JF7H7FQX5EKZPM)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASummerhall_arts_hub.JPG)
21. ![West Princes Street Gardens](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M6Z3SXFZED9BAZPQPVRKE0MC?w=640)

     

    

    ### [West Princes Street Gardens](/place/west-princes-street-gardens-plc_HPB800JPCAX7BHCNE5SGMM3EPY)

    

    park

    

     

    Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AEdinburgh%2C_Scotland_%2839616917631%29.jpg)
22. ![Malleny Garden](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M73973C8B38MGZ9WAF2B04BP?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Malleny Garden](/place/malleny-garden-plc_WJ8NFJY6XWY1MRQRM2TCDKH98X)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Sarah Charlesworth · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMalleny_House_gardens_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1299371.jpg)
23. ![National Monument of Scotland](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7391QSVGGGVW0ABGJDV6VRG?w=640)

     

    

    ### [National Monument of Scotland](/place/national-monument-of-scotland-plc_V509Q56S7XH37FC7F9RCND6Y9D)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Colin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ATourists_posing_at_the_National_Monument_of_Scotland.jpg)
24. ![Inchmickery](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M71F8CX3GKPMT1S7P8GM0HJR?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Inchmickery](/place/inchmickery-plc_YN04RJN3R6BZ9YBZEB01R0QNZF)

    

    nature reserve

    

     

    Photo: James Allan · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AInchmickery_Island.jpg)
25. ![Holyrood Park](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7393AKCRMVYD0YC0146B1AX?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Holyrood Park](/place/holyrood-park-plc_FDZW79F02QE13084VABFQNWFDG)

    

    Queens Drive, EH8 8HG, Edinburgh

    

     

    Photo: David Monniaux · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AEdinburgh_Arthur_Seat_dsc06165.jpg)
26. ![Greyfriars Kirk](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M73992SABH4F51A6MY8HP49Q?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Greyfriars Kirk](/place/greyfriars-kirk-plc_NVS9ARJ5YZWV6JDJDZ1Z770H29)

    

    attraction · Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh · step-free

    

     

    Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGreyfriars_Kirk_-_01.jpg)
27. ![Newbattle Abbey](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M73963ET284T5MJPWQE6CA6T?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Newbattle Abbey](/place/newbattle-abbey-plc_6BXVPBGYRYDG2NXBZPJTZ6ZH8Z)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ANewbattle_Abbey.jpg)
28. ![Ross Fountain](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7394Q5TVPNCE11VDM9SAB06?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Ross Fountain](/place/ross-fountain-plc_R8J1TJ744HMB2FAYK7XVWDGQEN)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: James F · CC BY 1.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ARoss_Fountain_in_Edinburgh.jpg)
29. ![Bruntsfield Links](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7392AZET1MYVWRBH4A3V0HE?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Bruntsfield Links](/place/bruntsfield-links-plc_YYE2ABMVH61MPASQ5BV7QFRXK3)

    

    park

    

     

    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ABruntsfield_Links%2C_Edinburgh.jpg)
30. ![Inchcolm Abbey](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M739991HZWVFN4NERGTN55H7?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Inchcolm Abbey](/place/inchcolm-abbey-plc_5MRSSKS68HNJXCJRVX8T68KB6W)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Rianess · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AInchcolm_Abbey_Panorama.jpg)
31. ![Old College](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7398WB0S44RNJ6JYEFMKRHD?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Old College](/place/old-college-plc_BP7CYWK5VVG4AR2TKE40MSYGNN)

    

    attraction · South Bridge, EH8 9YL, Edinburgh · step-free

    

     

    Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AOld_College%2C_Edinburgh_-_aerial_-_2025-04-19_02.jpg)
32. ![St Andrew Square Garden](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7394XCVZB1H9P55Y6QM3S0N?w=640)

     

    

    ### [St Andrew Square Garden](/place/st-andrew-square-garden-plc_HRR7SZS1Q2SJHPETPKKW9819D4)

    

    step-free

    

     

    Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGeorge_Street_from_St_Andrew's_Square_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1116148.jpg)
33. ![The Meadows](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M73979K3AB5DPM8GA74XY0XD?w=640)

     

    

    ### [The Meadows](/place/the-meadows-plc_EE763TPV9VVXDKPHMP52HG3SW0)

    

    park · step-free

    

     

    Photo: Benjamin Brock · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASummer_Crowd_in_the_Meadows.JPG)
34. ![Nelson Monument](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7398PFMB516PN3CW57HCXX0?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Nelson Monument](/place/nelson-monument-plc_A4Q8VEQETN4BHHF9EW15HQN5CN)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ANelson_Monument%2C_Calton_Hill%2C_Edinburgh.JPG)
35. ![Dugald Stewart Monument](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7397WQV8FG30J1MFRNGPQ2C?w=640)

     

    

    ### [Dugald Stewart Monument](/place/dugald-stewart-monument-plc_VPQPBM455F4CGEPKBZSPHCPZ0Z)

    

    attraction

    

     

    Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ADugald_Stewart_Monument_-_05.jpg)
36. ![John Knox House](https://openvibe.media/o/med_01M7397P4KWNAAW4CC6W48F133?w=640)

     

    

    ### [John Knox House](/place/john-knox-house-plc_GNG3V37C857X8BSKM8HRNJ18SZ)

    

    attraction · 45 High Street, EH1 1SR, Edinburgh

    

     

    Photo: kim traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AJohn_Knox's_House_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3060967.jpg)

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## Self-guided routes

from Wikivoyage's See list

1. [**Edinburgh: a self-guided walk** 7 stops · 682 m · 44 min](/routes/rte_BPTQCSY78ARY7AA5CR80XZ0ZWC)
2. [**Edinburgh: more of the See list** 7 stops · 1.1 km · 49 min](/routes/rte_TZ51YZ7S257BZA9EHBGFN6WR0S)

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